Can you put music on from CD's and not just itunes? I was looking at the ipod nano 8 GB for my 12 year old daughter. Can we load songs from CD's she already has, or do you have to purchase songs from itunes only? Can you put music on from CD's and not just itunes? I was looking at the ipod nano 8 GB for my 12 year old daughter. Can we load songs from CD's she already has, or do you have to purchase... » Read More Can you put music on from CD's and not just itunes? I was looking at the ipod nano 8 GB for my 12 year old daughter. Can we load songs from CD's she already has, or do you have to purchase songs from itunes only? « Show Less
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the simple answer is yes, you can load them. you dont have to pay for what you already have on cd. and its very easy. also, i recommend using limewire to download music. i have more than a thousand songs on my ipod video and i've never paid for anything on itunes. you just download. and its legal. technically.
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Yes, using Limewire is legal, but using it to distribute or receive items to which you do not have the legal right to do so, can hit you with fines from the RIAA/MPAA in the (unlikely) scenario that you are caught.Furthermore, Limewire, along with any other filesharing program, can open your computer to a world of viruses, spyware, and other unwanted items. Please carefully configure your program if you do choose to use a file-sharing utility, and do not share content which you know you shouldn't.
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Just remember with Limewire, you have to download things via limewire and them import them into iTunes. So you will have two copies of these songs on your disk. Also, you can set up all the limewire songs to go to a specific folder and have iTunes monitor that folder. Then when iTunes starts up, it will automatically ask you if you want to import those songs or do it automatically.Limewire has a strange new setup where they charge you $25 for unlimited "legal" downloads. I'm not sure how this differs from regular limewire where people are downloading all the time for free. I guess if you believe them, they claim to pay royalties on the tracks you download and give you priority in terms of bandwidth. Just remember with Limewire, you have to download things via limewire and them import them into iTunes. So you will have two copies of these songs on your disk. Also, you can set up all the limewire songs to go to a specific folder and have iTunes monitor that folder. Then when iTunes starts up, it will automatically ask you if you want to import those songs or do it automatically.Limewire has a strange new setup where they charge you $25 for unlimited "legal" downloads. I'm not sure how this differs from regular limewire where people are downloading all the time for... » Read More Just remember with Limewire, you have to download things via limewire and them import them into iTunes. So you will have two copies of these songs on your disk. Also, you can set up all the limewire songs to go to a specific folder and have iTunes monitor that folder. Then when iTunes starts up, it will automatically ask you if you want to import those songs or do it automatically.Limewire has a strange new setup where they charge you $25 for unlimited "legal" downloads. I'm not sure how this differs from regular limewire where people are downloading all the time for free. I guess if you believe them, they claim to pay royalties on the tracks you download and give you priority in terms of bandwidth. « Show Less
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Thanks!! You answered the specific question I had in mind: downloads from limewire. Its one of the main reasons I was hestitating on the ipod. I wasn't sure how restrictive it was (like, can you only upload things onto it from itunes, etc.) But now I know. THANKS!!!
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After you downlaod the itunes software into your computer it is simple. Load the cd's in your computer. Download the cd to your itunes program. Then hookup your Ipod to your computer by the USB cable and start downloading. It's that simple. The Itunes sotftware will tell you and ask you certain questions. Your Ipod has certain setting features that you can play with to make downloading eaiser. But she's 12, I think let her have it and well, she will be done in no time.
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Protip: No player (as far as I am aware of) requires proprietary software.Proof? I have an iPod nano sitting on my bed, now, that has music loaded onto it, none of which was loaded using iTunes. I used MediaMonkey. If your proprietary software forces you to buy new versions of songs you already have, then scrap the software, because chances are, it's not actually proprietary.
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Hey - I too am in Birgitta's position, trying to decide whether I should stick with iPods or go over to Zune. I currently own a iPod Mini and did not like how the battery went bad and now can only be played once before the iPod says that the battery is low and goes out. I am trying to decide whether to get a 80G Zune or an 80G iPod classic. My main question is - being an iPod owner, I have put so much time into my iTunes organizing it, putting in cover art, etc.If I was to buy a Zune, can I get everything out of the iTunes, including cover art?thanks
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I don't believe that a Nano has a capacity for 500 CDs . An iPod would. I suggest you call Apple or go to Apple and find out how large so hard drive must be to accommodate that many CDs .
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es open your door, put In the CD and once you have your Intunes account set up It open Itunes and ask you "DO YOU WANT TO DOWNLOAD THE DISK" Well If you want the entire CD In your Itunes say yes. IF NOT and want a single or 2 off the cd? Say no , then slide just the tracks you want Into where It says "Music" on the top left on the Itunes page. And you only use space for the tracks you really want In there. Itunes Is VERY user friendly.
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When I had the little When I had the little Nano I dragged my music on my computer to my music on my i tunes app.Also when I have my Itunes app opened i put a cd in my computer and it gives me an option to download it to my itunes.
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A 30GB Ipod uses a mechanical Hard Drive, not solid-state memory, so it is sensitive to drops. I would start a 12 year old on a solid-state memory device like a Shuffle or Nano. Smaller, much lighter, and most important more forgiving of drops, mishandling, etc.
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1. If you download karaoke songs from itunes onto your ipod and then plug it into this system, do the lyrics appear on the screen? I would be wary of CD+G from iTunes, for the simple fact that Karaoke music is comprised of two separate files. IF and only IF you download the music and the data file which is required from iTunes as one (and I doubt it), then you should have no problem. Also, in order to make a CD+G disc to use in the device, you need Karaoke Software like Karaoke Studio which is capable of making discs from the two files. I think most complaints that you'll read where people are saying the lyrics are not showing up are people who are unaware of Karaoke files actually are and what's required. When they burn a disc and press play, the music comes on and the lyrics don't because you have to use specific software. Karaoke is an investment for sure and the Music +G is never cheap. 2. Do all karaoke cds work on this system, and do the lyrics always show up on the screen as well? I've purchased several Karaoke compilations from Amazon and they've all worked so far without problem. As anyone who knows Karaoke will say, it's best to try and master three or four songs and really develop your ability. If you really want to make those songs the way you want it, like adjusting the lyrics as they're sometimes wrong or inserting background pictures, Karaoke software is the next step.
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Sorry this answer is a few days late. I am not sure exactly about books. However, I have copied CDs onto the iPod with no trouble. I have also downloaded files from iTunes as well as other audio files onto the iPod and they work fine. My guess is that either a CD audio book or a purely digital audio file of a book would work perfectly fine.
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Itunes only allows to sync to one computer at a time. As far as the cd question goes, to transfer music to any apple product you need to first transfer the songs to iTunes an use their software to transfer the songs to your iPod.
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If you're using iTunes just plug the iPod in and load the CD and it'll ask you if you want to import the CD click on the button that says yes it will import the CD into your iPod music online and also loaded into your iTunes music library I hope this helps
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I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the... » Read More I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. « Show Less
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Hi im not exactly sure what your asking if you mean can you download songs from your Icloud account onto your Ipod nano yes you can but if the songs are not from icloud then you have to transfer them onto a Itunes account. Witch is easy to do then sync up your new ipod nano 2nd gen my personal favorite i have 5 of them. And drag the songs from your itunes account into your ipod nano its easy thanks and I hope this answered your question if have anymore feel free to email me at. dee.lindsay327@gmail.com and ill do my best to explain any further questions.
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LOL... too old for an iPod? I've got 4 iPods, and a music library of well over 5000 songs, and I'm 66 years old. I plan on using them for many years to come. 8-)
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Yes, I bought this for my girls when they were 11 and 12 respectively. They had no problems navigating through the menu and downloading songs onto the player.
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Yes, any mp3 can be put on the iPod line, you use iTunes fir the connection to the iPod, iTunes will also let you buy music from the apple owned iTunes store but you need nit do that if you already have the cd, it will put the songs in iTunes and then let you add to an iPod.
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if the music cd is readen by the unit, you can copy music from the cd to the usb (Only in that way) but it is very basic you can`t choose bit/rate or format... I prefer Itunes or any other ripping program in a computer...