mp3 players...

G-MONEY · 05-03-2005, 09:02 PM

I am getting ready to take a trip and was going to purchase some CDs for the ride however I thought it might be cheaper to just get an Mp3 player. I am kind of clueless when it comes to these things. What do I need in order to download songs? And it costs like $2 per song right?

jspchief · 05-03-2005, 09:07 PM

You can get songs for .99 per song at itunes

Pants · 05-03-2005, 09:10 PM

Actually, I still prefer CD players that play both CD's and MP3 CD's. They are much cheaper and you can still listen to free music by downloading new MP3's (without having to give up on the old CD's).

Hammock Parties · 05-03-2005, 09:21 PM

Fug paying for music, that's all I have to say.

**Dunit35** · 05-03-2005, 09:30 PM

just download a good music thing on net..then download a good burning system that will make cd's into MP3 cd's..I use Nero...I got an mp3 player in my truck works great too...the tought part for me was finding enough songs to fill cd...I had 90 songs on cd and it was only like 1/2 full if that..

G-MONEY · 05-03-2005, 09:36 PM

can someone give me a link to somewhere that will give me more info. on these Mp3/CD players. Like I said I am clueless when it comes to these things. So what exactly is the difference between those and regular mp3 players?

Pants · 05-03-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by G-MONEY

can someone give me a link to somewhere that will give me more info. on these Mp3/CD players. Like I said I am clueless when it comes to these things. So what exactly is the difference between those and regular mp3 players?

MP3 players - you have to connect the player to your PC and transfer the files (mp3's) from the computer to the player. There is no media.

MP3 CD player - you burn mp3's on a CD and then put the CD into the player. A CD holds around 750MBs, an average mp3 song is 2-3 MB's. You do the math.

jspchief · 05-03-2005, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

MP3 players - you have to connect the player to your PC and transfer the files (mp3's) from the computer to the player. There is no media.

MP3 CD player - you burn mp3's on a CD and then put the CD into the player. A CD holds around 750MBs, an average mp3 song is 2-3 MB's. You do the math.

One upside of an actual MP3 player is size. The biggest MP3 players are half the size of CD player. And the top quality MP3 players hold a hell of a lot more than 750 MBs.

Pants · 05-03-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

One upside of an actual MP3 player is size. The biggest MP3 players are half the size of CD player. And the top quality MP3 players hold a hell of a lot more than 750 MBs.

Yeah, size and coolness are definatelly the pros. As are organization and ease of use. Price, however, is a major con.

jspchief · 05-03-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Price, however, is a major con.

Yep. The good ones are expensive. I have an Ipod mini and a 4.5GB Rio, and they were both well over $300.

**The Bad Guy** · 05-03-2005, 09:57 PM

I was always confused about the MP3/CD changer that's in my fiancee's car.

Do I just burn a data disc with all the Mp3s on it and then that will play in her cd player?

Pants · 05-03-2005, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I was always confused about the MP3/CD changer that's in my fiancee's car.

Do I just burn a data disc with all the Mp3s on it and then that will play in her cd player?

Yeah.

wutamess · 05-03-2005, 11:22 PM

I have a 256 RCA Lyra mp3 player I paid $80 on the net for.

Most mp3 players are expandable and I was lucky enough to have an extra 256mb sd card laying around.
So I have 512MB of listening pleasure.

**Rausch** · 05-03-2005, 11:29 PM

I'd recomend looking around, doing your research, and finding the best player for your (price vs. performance.)

But then I'm a guy who is a big believer in paying for name brand and top shelf electronics.

mcan · 05-04-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Metrolike

Price, however, is a major con.

There are ways of getting these things for free ya know...
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G-MONEY Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bolivar, MO Casino cash: $10004900	can someone give me a link to somewhere that will give me more info. on these Mp3/CD players. Like I said I am clueless when it comes to these things. So what exactly is the difference between those and regular mp3 players?
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wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5341637	I have a 256 RCA Lyra mp3 player I paid $80 on the net for. Most mp3 players are expandable and I was lucky enough to have an extra 256mb sd card laying around. So I have 512MB of listening pleasure.
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