Go to www.apple.com and download itunes, put a cd in your computer and click import, it will transfer compressed MP3 files to your computer, you can set the size/quality in the preferences 128k is standard, 190k is better, 320k higher quality... Also check out the Music store, you can click on a song to hear a sample and then buy it for $ .99 or the whole "CD" for $9.99. Then with an ipod, just plug it in to a usb or firewire port and it will sync all of the songs in itunes to your ipod assuming it has the capacity.
MP3? MD? I'm Clueless
G'day all,
I travel a lot, and just finished dragging my Panasonic portable CD player, Headroom Airhead amp, Grado 60's, and a dozen CD's with me all over Asia. Heavy, bulky...what a pain, there has to be an easier way to enjoy tunes on the road.
While in Hong Kong I perused the MP3, MD, and iPod players but I honestly don't have a clue how these formats compare. What are the most obvious differences? What sounds best? Can I copy CD tracks on to these, or do I have to download compressed files? How do you program these miniature wonders? Which format is the most cost effective, sounds best, and is easiest to use? Thanks to all who take the time to educate me. Best, Jeff
p.s. I'm not Clueless, he already hangs here. I should have said I don't have the foggiest
I travel a lot, and just finished dragging my Panasonic portable CD player, Headroom Airhead amp, Grado 60's, and a dozen CD's with me all over Asia. Heavy, bulky...what a pain, there has to be an easier way to enjoy tunes on the road.
While in Hong Kong I perused the MP3, MD, and iPod players but I honestly don't have a clue how these formats compare. What are the most obvious differences? What sounds best? Can I copy CD tracks on to these, or do I have to download compressed files? How do you program these miniature wonders? Which format is the most cost effective, sounds best, and is easiest to use? Thanks to all who take the time to educate me. Best, Jeff
p.s. I'm not Clueless, he already hangs here. I should have said I don't have the foggiest