[quote author=“gk31ax”]on the ipod issue, I was thinking of picking up a 40gb i-pod.  Does anyone know if you can only use i-tunes with the i-pod.  I use Bang and Olufsen’s beoplayer software which I’d hate to give up using…..

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Gary

no, if u get an ipod u will have to give up beoplayer unless u want a lot of hassles with other software configs.  have u tried itunes? if you have a beoplayer unit, and a mac, i think there is a plugin that works. anyway, itunes wll give u a fabulous library organizer (user ratings, wireless playing with optional airport express, party shuffle, etc.) and it’s free!

[quote author=“tifosiv122”][quote author=“Anonymous”]sony probably will win, i remember reading it somewhere that when someone transfer mp3 or any other format to the sony player, the software will convert that to ATRAC3 format.  in my opinion, customers just want results.  they don’t care how it works or why, as long as their collection is in the player and can play, that’s all that matters to customers.

but regardless of that, i think sony can dominate better if the player will play mp3 IN ADDITION to the ATRAC

Yeah it always converted Mp3s to ATRAC, people just complain about the wait to convert the files and the fact its not drag and drop.

Erik

frm what i hear, it’s a pain to convert back as well.  here is a link that anyone interested in that may need:
 
this link might also be of interest to those looking for sonic stage 2.0+ update, as the installer will put it all back on ur system. i deleted mine, and it’s gunna stay that way.