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*Mindz* · 01-08-2009, 01:51 AM

They're removing DRM, I've gained a slight bit of respect for them considering they're slowly catching up with the times. The reason I got a Sansa Mp3 player over and ipod is Flash memory never skips vs. disk drives, and itunes SUCKS! Now with no more DRM and the ability to put songs onto devices other than an ipod, I might actually use the program once in a while.

I still like WMP much better though.

Discuss Apple's decision...

Supermans · 01-08-2009, 03:03 AM

When will this be implemented? In what firmware patch? I have a 2G Ipod Touch 8GB and I'm waiting for the thing to be jailbroken so it becomes usable. I hate having to go thru itunes..

*Mindz* · 01-08-2009, 03:25 AM

yet you own an ipod. =P

Couldn't resist...

Matrix · 01-08-2009, 05:08 AM

iTunes is the biggest reason I will never buy iPods ever again. It sux big time. Just bought my kid a Samsung P3. FANTASTIC. He had a K3 b4 but it got stolen at school and I have a Samsung K3 too. Never an error EVER!

Prior to that had 4 ipods in the house. Two had to be returned..faulty!! The other two were tempermental in charging. Crap reliability and always freezing up!

Apple? NEVER again!

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 05:21 AM

I have a Zen X-FI 16gig. The sound quality on it is better than any Ipod out (doesn't mean much to you USB audio users, but if you're stuck with just the line in (no C & C) it will make a HUGE difference) and it accepts almost every file type under the sun (even AAC).

Plus it has built in Wi-Fi and is compatible with numerous IM services. Makes classes more enjoyable.
- Xanthos

Sizzox · 01-08-2009, 08:37 AM

I love iTunes thats all i use. What programs do you guys use to organize your music? I have the 1st gen nano and nothing has gone wrong with it yet i have it in my car and it gets down to 10 degrees up here at night now and its still working fine. No problems with it. Knocks on wood.

AZZ28 · 01-08-2009, 08:55 AM

Man, too bad...on mine I can still get Little Orphan Annie and the Shadow...

*The_Blur* · 01-08-2009, 08:58 AM

I guess I'm the only one that likes iTunes better than WMP or Real or Music Match or any of the other players. I've used a bunch of them, and I find iTunes to run the smoothest, never crash, and do what I want.

UCF w00t · 01-08-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

When will this be implemented? In what firmware patch? I have a 2G Ipod Touch 8GB and I'm waiting for the thing to be jailbroken so it becomes usable. I hate having to go thru itunes..

You will still have to use iTunes to sync. All this means is that songs that are purchased from the iTunes store will not be copyright protected with Apple's proprietary format. Please don't forget that Apple will continue using their stupid AAC format while the rest of the world uses MP3 (and Microsoft mildly pushes WMA).

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 09:02 AM

I use either WMP when I'm lazy or Creative Centrale, which is kinda like iTunes but for Zens. Creative finally got smart(er - they're still one of the best audio manufacturers out there) and came out with a universal program instead of using a different program for each player type. It was a pain when I lost my disk to my Zen and could only find my old Zen V disk - couldn't use that to manage my music.
- Xanthos

P.S. - And if you haven't listened to anything using their new X-Fi tech, you should. Its a wonderful deal for the price. It has a built in crystalizer and the ability to split any audio file, even mono ones, for surround sound systems. All built into the MP3 player. Pretty nice for the price.

Sizzox · 01-08-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

You will still have to use iTunes to sync. All this means is that songs that are purchased from the iTunes store will not be copyright protected with Apple's proprietary format. Please don't forget that Apple will continue using their stupid AAC format while the rest of the world uses MP3 (and Microsoft mildly pushes WMA).

You dont need to use AAC thats only if you have to convert the files but it wil lload MP3's and put them on your iPod and as long as you have the setting on the iPod to not up date when plugged in you cant take the songs off the iPod onto say someone elses computer.

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I guess I'm the only one that likes iTunes better than WMP or Real or Music Match or any of the other players. I've used a bunch of them, and I find iTunes to run the smoothest, never crash, and do what I want.

I LOVE IT! My friend said he hated iTunes but he got a iTouch for christmas and now had to use iTunes and he said he loves it, so much better the WMP.

UCF w00t · 01-08-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzox

You dont need to use AAC thats only if you have to convert the files but it wil lload MP3's and put them on your iPod and as long as you have the setting on the iPod to not up date when plugged in you cant take the songs off the iPod onto say someone elses computer.

I was referring to when you buy songs from apple (the only thing that this announcement affects).

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UCF w00t

I was referring to when you buy songs from apple (the only thing that this announcement affects).

Do you know if this change will be retroactive?
- Xanthos

UCF w00t · 01-08-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Do you know if this change will be retroactive?
- Xanthos

Not sure but I HIGHLY doubt it. Apple doesn't do anything retroactive for free (paying for the mail app on the original iPod Touch).

01-08-2009, 01:51 AM	#1
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Finally Apple catches on... They're removing DRM, I've gained a slight bit of respect for them considering they're slowly catching up with the times. The reason I got a Sansa Mp3 player over and ipod is Flash memory never skips vs. disk drives, and itunes SUCKS! Now with no more DRM and the ability to put songs onto devices other than an ipod, I might actually use the program once in a while. I still like WMP much better though. Discuss Apple's decision... __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-08-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	When will this be implemented? In what firmware patch? I have a 2G Ipod Touch 8GB and I'm waiting for the thing to be jailbroken so it becomes usable. I hate having to go thru itunes.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

01-08-2009, 03:25 AM	#3
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	yet you own an ipod. =P Couldn't resist... __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-08-2009, 05:08 AM	#4
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	iTunes is the biggest reason I will never buy iPods ever again. It sux big time. Just bought my kid a Samsung P3. FANTASTIC. He had a K3 b4 but it got stolen at school and I have a Samsung K3 too. Never an error EVER! Prior to that had 4 ipods in the house. Two had to be returned..faulty!! The other two were tempermental in charging. Crap reliability and always freezing up! Apple? NEVER again! __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

01-08-2009, 05:21 AM	#5
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I have a Zen X-FI 16gig. The sound quality on it is better than any Ipod out (doesn't mean much to you USB audio users, but if you're stuck with just the line in (no C & C) it will make a HUGE difference) and it accepts almost every file type under the sun (even AAC). Plus it has built in Wi-Fi and is compatible with numerous IM services. Makes classes more enjoyable. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

01-08-2009, 08:55 AM	#7
AZZ28 Drives: '05 Thunderbird Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 37	Man, too bad...on mine I can still get Little Orphan Annie and the Shadow... Attached Images

01-08-2009, 08:58 AM	#8
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01-08-2009, 09:02 AM	#10
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I use either WMP when I'm lazy or Creative Centrale, which is kinda like iTunes but for Zens. Creative finally got smart(er - they're still one of the best audio manufacturers out there) and came out with a universal program instead of using a different program for each player type. It was a pain when I lost my disk to my Zen and could only find my old Zen V disk - couldn't use that to manage my music. - Xanthos P.S. - And if you haven't listened to anything using their new X-Fi tech, you should. Its a wonderful deal for the price. It has a built in crystalizer and the ability to split any audio file, even mono ones, for surround sound systems. All built into the MP3 player. Pretty nice for the price. __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic