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[Leatherface]

So I just bought my gf a 1 gig Ipod shuffle. Now before any of you start lecturing me on better products blah blah blah, the purpose of this is for when she is working out. A screen, mic etc.. are not nessacary and it needs to be as small and unnoticable as possible.

Right, so now that I got that out of the way, I have some questions about it. First, I'm assuming I won't be forced into using only I tunes formated audio, right? Secondly, can I use playlists only from I tunes or can I use ones created in WMP as well?

Thanks guys (and ladies). I +10 like you for the help.

 

[God's Hand]

Just use iTunes. There are ways around it, but it's cumbersome and not worth it. Shuffle supports MP3 and ACC, but you can only get the songs onto the Shuffle with iTunes.

 

[Manics]

So I just bought my gf a 1 gig Ipod shuffle. Now before any of you start lecturing me on better products blah blah blah, the purpose of this is for when she is working out. A screen, mic etc.. are not nessacary and it needs to be as small and unnoticable as possible.

Right, so now that I got that out of the way, I have some questions about it. First, I'm assuming I won't be forced into using only I tunes formated audio, right? Secondly, can I use playlists only from I tunes or can I use ones created in WMP as well?

Thanks guys (and ladies). I +10 like you for the help.

Your first assumption is correct.

I'm not sure about playlists from WMP --- I know there's a plugin for Winamp that works with the ipod but not sure about media player.

 

[Manics]

but you can only get the songs onto the Shuffle with iTunes.

This is incorrect.

 

[Dilbert]

1) The iPod shuffle supports MP3, as well as AAC. So, if you have a bunch of MP3s sitting around, you're good to go. iTunes also has the ability to transcode WMA files, but if you have the original CD, you're better off reencoding in one of the other formats for the best sound quality.

2) I don't know if you can import playlists from WMP or not -- someone else might know the answer to that one. You can certainly create playlists in iTunes for the shuffle, and the shuffle allows you to play them back in order or randomly.

I also got one for the gym, and it's been perfect so far. Hopefully she'll like it.

 

[distantmantra]

I got an iPod mini for graduation, do the same rules apply?

 

[Ryck]

1) The iPod shuffle supports MP3, as well as AAC. So, if you have a bunch of MP3s sitting around, you're good to go. iTunes also has the ability to transcode WMA files, but if you have the original CD, you're better off reencoding in one of the other formats for the best sound quality.

2) I don't know if you can import playlists from WMP or not -- someone else might know the answer to that one. You can certainly create playlists in iTunes for the shuffle, and the shuffle allows you to play them back in order or randomly.

I also got one for the gym, and it's been perfect so far. Hopefully she'll like it.

wow......everything he said^

I also got one for my gf and I fell in love with it.......although I think she lost it....

 

[Manics]

I got an iPod mini for graduation, do the same rules apply?

Yes, you don't need to use iTunes. You can use the Winamp plugin , Anapod Explorer or others.

 

[Macam]

For the record, if you hit the Play button three times, it goes to the beginning of the playlist and if you hold the Play button down for three seconds, it locks the Shuffle (the light will flash amber) so accidental button presses don't change tracks, adjust the volume, etc. You can unlock by holding the button down for three seconds (the light will flash green). Just a few tips since I don't think it's in the instruction manual.

 

[Leatherface]

Thanks all. You've been a big help.
I can't wait to give it to her, she's gonna love it. Especially because it's a random "just because" gift. The ladies like that oh yeah! hehe

 

[Manics]

Thanks all. You've been a big help.
I can't wait to give it to her, she's gonna love it.

My wife really loves it when I "give it to her" too.

 

[Leatherface]

yeah? she told me the same thing!
:lol

I kid I kid of course.

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Bought my girlfriend an iPod Mini a few weeks back just because too. And she does love it as well.

Now that everyone has answered your other questions, can we bash you now for buying an mp3 player without a screen? :lol

 

[Manics]

yeah? she told me the same thing!
:lol

I kid I kid of course.

I'm never helping you again

 

[Leatherface]

=(

*hugs manics*


Sorry man, I tried to fight it, but you left yourself wide open. It was like resisting a shiny red button. :lol

I give you permission to bust on me in the future if it makes you feel any better.

 

[Manics]

Sorry man, I tried to fight it, but you left yourself wide open. It was like resisting a shiny red button. :lol

I only leave myself wide open for -jinx- if you know what I mean.

 

[Ryck]

Delicious!

 

[Leatherface]

Woo! Success! She LOVES it and it works exactly how she wants it too. Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[Manics]

Woo! Success! She LOVES it and it works exactly how she wants it too. Thanks for all the help everyone!

Good job. You are so in!