mp3

[fideldyfee]

if you have a computer at home, not a fancy one, it doesnt have internet but does have word and all that and some games, can you use it to put songs from CDs onto an MP3 player or iPOD? or do you need internet connection or special software or cables? ive got video clips on my computer so it must have some sort of media thing on it. also what is the difference between MP3 and iPODs? i would like to get an mp3 player so i dont have to cart my cds around but i really dont know anything about all this and so if anyone could help me out i would really appreciate it.

thanks in advance

[Fitzer]

You don't need an internet connection but it does make everything much better. When you create mp3s from your cds the software you use (aka the ripper) can go to one of various databases on the internet to identify each cd from its pattern of tracks and how long they are, it will then apply that information to the mp3s so that when you load them on your player you will be able to identify them easily. You can do the same thing manually by typing in all the information but its going to be a lot of work. As to the difference between plain mp3 players and iPods I'm afraid I can't comment as I don't have an iPod.

[fo3nix]

an iPod is a type of mp3 player. an mp3 player is just a device that plays mp3s. the iPod can do this.

iPods use software called iTunes to manage the iPod (putting songs onto it, etc.). this comes with your iPod.

http://www.apple.com/ipod

but there are many other mp3 playing devices out there, a lot cheaper than the iPods, but in my opinion none as good-looking or easy to use.