Teaser 1 said:
Could someone point out the differences between an MP3 player and an Ipod? Are there any advantages in one over the other? Also how can either best be integrated into the Wing's audio system? What adaptor or connection does it take to accomplish the complete install?
I have had the Creative Zen Xtra 40gb for 3 years now with never a problem. The reason I went with the Zen over the Ipod is that the with the Zen you can download anytype of Mp3 files no matter where you get them if you get my drift.
When you download from the PC to the Zen all you have to do is open it up like any other hard drive in My Computer and then just drag and drop. No other software needed. After you have done that then you can organise your music if you want. Sorry do not know about the Ipod though.
I never have used the Creative software, I have used Nero now and then say if I wanted to compress WAV files into Nero's Lame MP3 encoder as it offers a better compression will less loss. Also nero is set up for hooking up your cassette player or LP player to convert the analog to digital. A very pokey process anyway you look at it.
Things may have changed over the years but what I remember the IPOD you can only download songs in a cetrain format or from Sony??? Back then the Creative was also much cheaper for the size of the HD.
To each is own, the Ipod does offer a ton of accessories but for myself I do not need any of them. I used the Zen for the bike and plugged into the home analog stereo. One other thing that I remember is that the Zen also had slightly more output over the Ipod but again that could of changed.
Almost forgot, still using the same battery after 3 years also.
Here is somthing off Cnet:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10166_7-5502601-1.html
Bottom line if your just buying a MP3 player for your Wing you might even consider purchasing used off Ebay, you will save money. Be sure that if you do so purchase one off a reputable seller with a return policy.
For the bike another option is the Sony Walkman MD or what ever the version is theses days. They are cheap but you must carry around the mini discs to play in it. Battery life is good but again software is properitary as I remember so if again if your getting you music from a grey area it will not work with it.
John