Question about MP3 players

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Lee

about MP3 players, & I have questions, too. I have seen that Nano go for about $200.

I'm thinking about getting one for myself for Christmas. I don't particularly like putting it up to my ears though. (I have ear problems). Here are my questions:

1. Accessories to play in car & in the home available?

Nothing great, unfortunately. There are a couple of products out there, made both by Apple and by other companies, that broadcast your iPod through an FM radio station. But I don't know anyone who hasn't had problems with theirs, and of course the sound quality gets bumped down to FM radio levels, and then what's the point?

2. Best place to download songs (legally) from?

Half the reason the iPod exists is because of iTunes, a really wonderful program for managing music on your computer, and which includes an online store with almost every artist you can think of. You can buy whole albums through iTunes, or you can get single tracks for 99 cents.

3. Can you download a CD to an ipod? Is that possible? Say transfer it to your computer, than the ipod?

I can't imagine who on earth would buy one if you couldn't! All you have to do is rip a CD to your computer using iTunes, or transfer a ripped CD to your iTunes music library. Then just hook up your iPod to your USB port and transfer whatever you want.

4. Can you buy chargeable batteries for the ipod?

iPods are built with internal chargeable batteries, and they also come with USB-to-AC adapters, so you can charge them from an electrical outlet or from your computer.

5. I have a digital camera & the USB cord is plugged into the back of my computer. Can I use this same cord to plug into the ipod to download music to it or do I need another cord?

iPods come with a USB cable.