Giftfilter: My contrarian technophobe mother has indicated that she "might like to experiment with an iPod." Which one should we get her, and how can we make this as easy as possible? [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Dec 17, 2009 - 17 answers

I want to listen to my digital music player at work (technically, WMAs and not MP3s) through speakers rather than headphones. With the latter, all my songs sound fairly consistent in volume. With the former, they're all over the map and ditto for the dynamic range. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Dec 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking to buy some speakers for my iPod which I have absolutely no experience with. Looking for something in the $150 - $200ish range. [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

What audio format would you rip the recently remastered Beatles albums in for optimum iPod listening? [more inside]
posted by Avenger50 on Oct 27, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm getting married in 3 weeks, and I need some sort of stereo for the wedding ceremony to play music from my iPod. It will not be amplified, so it needs to be able to play loud enough to play outdoors for about 60 people, without a massive amount of distortion. Oh, and as a pipe dream, it would be optionally battery operated. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by suburbanrobot on Oct 1, 2009 - 13 answers

What mp3 player should my wife get? [more inside]
posted by any portmanteau in a storm on Sep 12, 2009 - 31 answers

Help me find a portable CD player. [more inside]
posted by LSK on Aug 12, 2009 - 6 answers

I have about 100 gigabytes of MP3 files on my iPod that have been passaged through several iPods and failing laptop hard drives, and about 10% of the tracks have become corrupted and have little audible glitches in them. That's really annoying. Does this kind of damage leave behind some kind of tell-tale signature that I could get my computer to search for and give me a list of tracks that need re-ripping? Is there some kind of Mac (or at a pinch other OS) program that can identify the dodgy tracks? Or do I just need to spend however many hundred hours listening with pen and paper at hand?
posted by nowonmai on Aug 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a way to use the Genius feature on my 80 GB Ipod Classic? [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Jun 29, 2009 - 12 answers

What are the right headphones for me? Big head, normal ears, likes loud noises, $100-$200 budget. Mostly for listening to music on my iPod Touch, occasionally playing games on my computer using it's (reasonably competent) onboard audio. I understand the listening experience is subjective, but if I can narrow it down to a short list, I can work on getting my head on various items to see how they work for me. [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Jun 24, 2009 - 18 answers

Can you think of any recent writing, or art, about it being somehow intellectually damaging, or spiritually dangerous, or in any other way harmful to constantly be plugged into content, particularly via an ipod or some other mp3 player? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Apr 25, 2009 - 17 answers

What are my best options for listening to music on a long bike tour? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Apr 15, 2009 - 18 answers

Asking for my friend, here's his dilema.... "Of course this happens THE DAY I leave for vacation. All of the music files on my iPod Touch have "disappeared." I say that in quotes because the "Other" file section is suddenly the same size as the music section was last night. Here's a screenshot:" [more inside]
posted by lee on Mar 12, 2009 - 6 answers

can i extract the audio from youtube videos to create an mp3? [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Feb 17, 2009 - 13 answers

I got an ipod...now what? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Feb 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I can't remove songs from my iPod touch. Please help me before I lose my mind. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Dec 29, 2008 - 3 answers

I think I need a new MP3 player. What do I get? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Oct 20, 2008 - 29 answers

How do I transfer the contents of 3 iPods (2G, 3G, 4G) back onto a hard drive? I'm using Mac OS 10.4.4. There are tons of programs, which do I use? [more inside]
posted by rubadub on Sep 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Zune vs. iPod Touch? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Sep 8, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for some small cheap device that will work OK to record quality audio. [more inside]
posted by oneous on Sep 7, 2008 - 9 answers

I want a mp4/3 IPOD like gadget and I'd like to use it for... 60% to play videos (converted from my DVD collection), 35% to play music (MP3 etc) and 5% to listen to FM radio - the radio is negotiable, not vital. I've never owned or used an MP3/4 player and I'm clueless. [more inside]
posted by selton on Aug 9, 2008 - 25 answers

i have about 3,500 CDs. I want to rip them to MP3. I'm too lazy to do it one at a time on my computer and too cheap to pay a service like MusicShifter. Any other options? [more inside]
posted by tundro on Jun 5, 2008 - 28 answers

Is there an mp3 player with a user-replaceable battery? [more inside]
posted by zippy on May 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Looking for the best portable players for DRM audiobooks and other large MP3 files [more inside]
posted by reenum on Apr 22, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a program that lets me do on-the-fly downsampling to my ipod. [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin on Apr 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there software to automatically manage podcasts on my Rio Carbon Pearl? I'm looking for something that will function like iTunes for an iPod or Zune for a Zune -- keep only unplayed shows on my player, download new shows when I run the software, etc. Are there any iTunes alternatives which will handle this on my Rio Carbon? I'm running XP.
posted by YoungAmerican on Apr 17, 2008 - 7 answers

1. How do I get my music off of iTunes and into a usable (DS-friendly) format? 2. Is there any good software for making a DS into an mp3 player? I don't care about ratings or album covers, but playlists are nice. [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier on Apr 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Which portable mp3 player has the largest capacity? I know the Ipod can hold 160 gigabytes, but I'm wondering if there are any bigger ones out there.
posted by Proginoskes on Apr 6, 2008 - 9 answers

Using an iPod Touch wireless features when travelling in Europe - what is the general availability of free wireless connections/hotspots? Would one be able to get substantial use out of it for checking train schedules, finding telephone numbers, etc? [more inside]
posted by Rumple on Mar 3, 2008 - 14 answers

You guys gave me some brilliant music suggestions in a previous question. So here's the next part of the problem. I need to manage my music. There are issues and I'm feeling very stupid. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Feb 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Let's play suggest-a-mp3-player! [more inside]
posted by Phire on Dec 11, 2007 - 22 answers

How do I take WMA audio and convert them for compatibility for iTunes? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Nov 20, 2007 - 6 answers

I had two iTunes libraries on my MacBook Pro. One was linked to a linux server and was where my main, 100+gig music collection is stored. The second points to a few CDs that I keep on the laptop for when I don't have access to the main repository. I was cleaning the local iTunes library only to find out that some of the music in there was linked to the remote server, not on the laptop. Here's where things get complicated... [more inside]
posted by Ikazuchi on Nov 1, 2007 - 2 answers

My iPod/iTunes is completely out of control. I have 8,000+ songs, and they are minimally rated. My default rating when I add tracks is 4 and I downgrade tracks if I don’t want them to come up in shuffle, which runs off a playlist that’s “all songs rated 4 or higher.” This just ain’t cutting it and I find myself skipping more songs than I listen to. [more inside]
posted by SampleSize on Oct 16, 2007 - 9 answers

Sandisk Sansa E200, is it the best priced alternative to the older Ipod Nanos? see link here [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Oct 4, 2007 - 15 answers

I want engaging general interest podcasts with high production values. Lots of them. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Sep 22, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm setting up a stereo system for a small business but for some reason I can't figure out exactly what I need. Details after the jump... [more inside]
posted by ibechase on Sep 20, 2007 - 11 answers

GadgetFilter: Find me an MP3 player! Yes, another MP3 player question. [more inside]
posted by SpacemanRed on Sep 13, 2007 - 12 answers

GadgetFilter: Please help me decide - do you own a Nokia N880 or 770? [more inside]
posted by jkaczor on Sep 6, 2007 - 19 answers

iPod dreams and hacks. I'm in a band and we'd love to give out "demos" via an iPod at shows. We're envisioning a Device that may exist, may need to be hacked together, or may be fundamentally impossible to create. [more inside]
posted by pants on Aug 24, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there a way in iTunes (or another application) to make all of the songs on a playlist be approximately the same volume? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jul 11, 2007 - 9 answers

Itunes smart playlists on an ipod are apparently quite stupid: A smart playlist that will list by date added to the ipod, not the entire itunes library? [more inside]
posted by disclaimer on Jun 4, 2007 - 6 answers

Am I a criminal if I listen to my iPod via earbuds while driving? [more inside]
posted by wheat on Feb 6, 2007 - 39 answers

I'm thinking about getting an Ipod shuffle for working out. It seems to be the best choice, but am I missing any other great candidates? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Jan 31, 2007 - 27 answers

iPodFilter : In 2005, I bought her a Mini. Now, she has a Nano. Not sure how to deal with it the iTunes way. [more inside]
posted by XiBe on Dec 26, 2006 - 10 answers

I just got a second-generation iPod Nano as a gift, and I want an inexpensive-yet-functional case for it, that will protect it from damage. [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Nov 11, 2006 - 4 answers

iFilter - What MP3 player to get? [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Oct 30, 2006 - 21 answers

I'm having issues playing back music. It all has to do with the left or right channel being washed out: Sometimes the lead vocals or lead guitar from a radio signal isn't heard, sometimes its the same for listening through an ipod with headphones and through a computer with headphones. There is a bit > [more inside]
posted by premortem on Sep 26, 2006 - 7 answers

A Marzipan broke my iPod Mini screen? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Sep 26, 2006 - 8 answers

I just bought a new 8gb ipod nano. I've got about 11gbs I want to shove onto the player. So, I'm thinking about stepping down the bit rates of my mp3s. How should I do it? [more inside]
posted by bluejayk on Sep 22, 2006 - 21 answers