I don't own a MAC either. Yes I bought an ipod but before I got it I downloaded iTunes and was amazed at the quality of the music (you can rip to non-Apple formats), how fast it rips a CD and the dbase features.
Download the software for free itunes.com and rip one CD
Try it you'll like it.
Download the software for free itunes.com and rip one CD
Try it you'll like it.