mp3 or mp4

John_the_Boy

Just google MP3 downloads but be careful of the ones that look 2 good to be true - they are and are illegal. Careful with iTunes as they use an Apple format for their downloads rather than the more universal mp3 format. At least they used to, not a big apple fan so don't follow what they are currently doing .

As bat999 says - try ripping some of you own CDs first ready for when you have the player.

Another thing to think about is what software are you going to use to sync your music on to the device. I am sure it will come with Sony's own but there was some concern about their music player software a year or two back - don't know if it is still valid.

I use a generic player (media monkey http://www.mediamonkey.com/) and find this to be fine as it syncs with most MP3 players.

davester

penrhyn wrote: »

iPod shuffle perhaps?

Get a Sandisk Clip or Fuze, they have a screen so you know what your doing no funny voice controls and expensive replacement headphones needed like the shuffle

FirstTimer4Me

oh god ta everyone for the help i understand the difference between mp3 and mp4 but now i'm kinda confused on the rest

bat999 wrote: »

Hi
have you thought about 'ripping' some tracks from your own CDs?

i'm after disco music which i don't have any at home

John_the_Boy wrote: »

Just google MP3 downloads but be careful of the ones that look 2 good to be true - they are and are illegal. Careful with iTunes as they use an Apple format for their downloads rather than the more universal mp3 format

ok that's confused me i'm scared to use any site in case i get a virus or use a site thats illegal maybe someone more experienced than me can suggest a site (websites that are to good to be true don't really mean much to me)

John_the_Boy wrote: »

Another thing to think about is what software are you going to use to sync your music on to the device. I am sure it will come with Sony's own but there was some concern about their music player software a year or two back - don't know if it is still valid

once i buy music do i have to transfer it to like a folder then trabsfer it again to the device thought i could just buy and transfer straight to the device (this shows what a novice i am with techo stuff)

John_the_Boy wrote: »

I use a generic player (media monkey http://www.mediamonkey.com/) and find this to be fine as it syncs with most MP3 players.

so i buy the music transfer it to the link above then transfer it to the device?

davester wrote: »

Get a Sandisk Clip or Fuze

given my comments above am i better buying what you suggest a sandisk clip?

sorry people if i sound stupid but some do and some don't understand technology i'm in the don't part.

ta for all the help above am i'm sorry for taking everyones time up.

bat999

once i buy music do i have to transfer it to like a folder then trabsfer it again to the device

YES, that's right.

I use a generic player (media monkey http://www.mediamonkey.com/) and find this to be fine as it syncs with most MP3 players.

so i buy the music transfer it to the link above then transfer it to the device? ]

NO, that's not how you do it.

That mediamonkey is a program that you download and install on your computer.
When it's installed you use it to store your music files in.
It's probably more than you need now, maybe later.

It all depends which type of mp3 player you get.
If it's a cheap and cheerful one then you probably only need to create a folder for your music. Then when you download tracks you can drag/drop or cut/paste to put them in there.
Then when you connect your mp3 player you copy them onto it and keep the originals in your folder.

FirstTimer4Me

right ok thanks very much for your help so the 1st thing i'm going to do is buy an mp3 does it matter whether i buy the one from halfords as suggested in a post at the top or should i buy a scandisk? (not sure what the difference is)

bat999

I can't really advise you here.
Mine's a second generation iPod Shuffle.
The difference between the Sonys from Halfords and the Sandisk?
Well, the Sandisks have screens with menus. They're better but they are a lot more expensive.
Read some of the reviews on the Halfords website for Sony in the two links posted earlier.
Also look at the prices of the Sandisks here:-
Here

Maybe someone else will give you an opinion about those Halfords Sonys.
:cool:

FirstTimer4Me

GeoffX wrote: »

MP3 is a digital sound format while MP4 is for both sound and video.

Halfords is selling off some Sony music players, but stock is very limited now.

1GB Walkman for £7

2GB Walkman for £10

Click 'Check Stock In My Local Store'. If the five nearest to you are all out of stock, click 'Find A Store With Availabliliy'.

hiya

they didn't have any of those in stock so i got this one

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_375307_langId_-1_categoryId_165553

it should be ok i hope

FirstTimer4Me

bat999 wrote: »

Well, the Sandisks have screens with menus. They're better but they are a lot more expensive.

thanks i understand the difference now

bat999

FirstTimer4Me wrote: »

it should be ok i hope

Yes, it will be simple to use.
This is what it says in the description:-

Drag & drop songs no software required

:cool:

FirstTimer4Me

Quote: Originally Posted by FirstTimer4Me

it should be ok i hope

Originally Posted by FirstTimer4Me

it should be ok i hope

Yes, it will be simple to use.
This is what it says in the description:-
Quote: Drag & drop songs no software required

Drag & drop songs no software required
:cool:

hiya bat

right so i download the music to my computer conet the device and trasfer the music striaght to the device correct?

should i start a new thread about this >>> one other question please i've no idea what music sites to use no good me googling as i'll just click any site i'm worried about my using illegal sites idon'tmind paying for any music is there any site are trustworthy well as far as trustworthy can be i know nothings really trustworthy

someone told me it was 99p per recored from itunes wow so to download 20 tracks is £20.00 hell of a lot of money.