Posted by NC_Notary on 6/21/10 8:16pm
Msg #341773

OT - Downloading songs on IPOD Nano

Hello,

My husband surprised me with an IPOD Nano and I know absolutely nothing about downloading music. I am the process of downloading ITunes on my computer and wasn't sure if this is the only way to download music to the player or if I can download through any website that has music downloads. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.

TIA!

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 6/21/10 9:14pm
Msg #341781

EZ answer.. Find a smart, patient kid. Good luck n/m

Reply by trnsa_IL on 6/21/10 9:24pm
Msg #341784

Advice from my 16 yr old......

While there are other ways of downloading music, iTunes is the safest, legal way to get music on your Nano. Enjoy!

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/21/10 9:32pm
Msg #341786

I use Wal-mart to download music.

.99 a song last time I used WM.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 6/22/10 6:46am
Msg #341798

I use Amazon.com

They have a free song every day (not always something I want to download) and most songs are $0.99. It downloads to both Windows Media Player and iTunes. I prefer the Media Player because my kids can d/l something from me, whereas with iTunes you can only d/l to one iPod from each account. Yes, a few months ago my 19 year old son downloaded a bunch of my music - maybe mom is cool after all!!!

Amazon also gives me free downloads when I buy my kid's college textbooks or if I buy CD's for someone's b-day gift.

Brenda, I'll have to check out Walmart!

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 6/22/10 10:40am
Msg #341846

geez WalMart has their hand in just about everything! n/m

Reply by TulsaNotary on 6/22/10 10:55am
Msg #341853

Re: I use Amazon.com

I'm just now reading your post about iTunes free song/day. Will have to check into this. Thank you.

Reply by Michelle/AL on 6/21/10 9:32pm
Msg #341785

We can talk via PM or you can call me.

I just got one too as a gift and I'm going through a steep learning curve.

Reply by Michelle/AL on 6/21/10 9:33pm
Msg #341787

PS: I am not 16 years old. n/m

Reply by TulsaNotary on 6/21/10 10:20pm
Msg #341793

Re: Since we're OT . . . ,

I just got DH a Sansa Clip Plus. What can I do without going broke? He loves music from 50's and 60's (some 70's).

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/22/10 7:01am
Msg #341799

Without going broke?

Hmmm...best advice? You should plan on going broke buying music.

I know a young woman who was popped with a lawsuit for getting music illegally. In her last year of college she had to pay $5,000+ to get herself out of that one. You can buy a lot of must for $5,000!

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/22/10 7:04am
Msg #341800

By the way...only needing music and not needing "trendy"...

I purchased an off-brand, not an IPod device, to listen to music on. My device was about $50 +/- and a similar IPod was 4 times that much. You can also buy a lot of music for the difference in price of those devices.

Reply by TulsaNotary on 6/22/10 10:52am
Msg #341852

Re: By the way...only needing music and not needing "trendy"...

You've got a point there Brenda. My Sansa Clip Plus (Sandisk) was a lot cheaper--and with good reviews. That break in price should amount to something, huh? Thanks

Reply by TulsaNotary on 6/22/10 10:34am
Msg #341841

Re: Without going broke?

Yes. "Legal" I'm not afraid of . . . only "going broke" LOL!

Are there sites where I can get DH's kind of songs cheaper than .99?
And, I've read that Windows Media Player is the recommended player.

The mp3 is a new toy to me, so I'm trying to figure it all out as quickly as I can so he can make use of it before the format becomes obsolete <grin>

But any recommendations for cheap (even free if it's legal) old music for a Windows Media Player and the Sansa Clip Plus would be greatly appreciated.

TIA for the help.
Phyllis/Tulsanotary

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/22/10 7:46am
Msg #341805

Think my husband uses iTunes...minimal yearly fee

but he doesn't face jail.. AND he gets all the music he wants - and he's a 50's and 60's fanatic too - just have to be very very careful and many remakes sound just like the originals..

He's happy with them.

Reply by TulsaNotary on 6/22/10 10:37am
Msg #341843

Re: Think my husband uses iTunes...minimal yearly fee

Can music from iTunes be transferred to WindowsMediaPlayer?