but doesn't the iPod automatically someone install and run iTunes?

that was my experience using someone elses iPod.

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess but doesn't the iPod automatically someone install and run iTunes? that was my experience using someone elses iPod.

1) One must install the iPod software on purchase to format the device and update it with the latest firmware.

2) IMO - iTunes should be installed and checked once in a blue moon to ensure that there are no device updates for the iPod.

3) One can stop iTunes from loading on boot and auto-recognizing/loading upon iPod detect.

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Originally posted by iLiptikalOrbitZ In september I bought a referbished 4th gen 20gig iPod, and have had no real problems with it. I payed $250 from Canada computers. As far as sound quality, only the headphones that come with it suck (i blew one of the speakers the first day). As far as iTunes, you don't have to use it, there are other programs that have plug-ins that allow you to sync music using them. WinAmp for sure has one. I personally really like my iPod. Tons of space, easy to sort and play music, and my battery life it great. I know there are a ton of other great MP3 players out there, iRiver is really good for example, but the only reason I bought my iPod is because there are so many accessories for them. Good luck finding a leather case, sound-dock or in-car connection for an MP3 player other than an iPod; chances are it's going to take you way longer. I use mine everyday, to and from school, and also as a removable hard-drive for school work. Never once has it failed or done me wrong. Sorry for anybody that has had bad experiances with theirs.

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker 1) One must install the iPod software on purchase to format the device and update it with the latest firmware. 2) IMO - iTunes should be installed and checked once in a blue moon to ensure that there are no device updates for the iPod. 3) One can stop iTunes from loading on boot and auto-recognizing/loading upon iPod detect.

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Originally posted by Blu3z So iriver vs. iaudio is what it seams to have come down to, can someone sell me to either side or a specific model around $300 that is the best bang for my buck as far as sound quality and everything else goes?

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Originally posted by Blu3z So iriver vs. iaudio is what it seams to have come down to, can someone sell me to either side or a specific model around $300 that is the best bang for my buck as far as sound quality and everything else goes?

Stop fretting about quality - unless you buy youself one of those 150 Shure earbuds, the earbuds that come with the player are gonna pretty much destroy whatever quality they have. Every audiophile will tell you one thing and one thing only - it's always about the speakers.

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Originally posted by Cosmic Fur Stop fretting about quality - unless you buy youself one of those 150 Shure earbuds, the earbuds that come with the player are gonna pretty much destroy whatever quality they have. Every audiophile will tell you one thing and one thing only - it's always about the speakers.

Alright cool. I should just go test a bunch out at futureshop or something. I die without music everywhere I go, it hurts.

iPods aren't a fad anymore...they're well beyond that. Apple has successfully taken over the mainstream market with this thing, and it's not going away any time soon. Just look at how people talk about their iPod as if it were their best friend

As for sound quality; after you buy your MP3 player go to the Sony Store and check out their Fontopia in-ear headphones.

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH iPods aren't a fad anymore...they're well beyond that. Apple has successfully taken over the mainstream market with this thing, and it's not going away any time soon. Just look at how people talk about their iPod as if it were their best friend As for sound quality; after you buy your MP3 player go to the Sony Store and check out their Fontopia in-ear headphones.

Which brings me to my next question, earphones.

Decent pair that aren't huge that I can get at a local future shop or best buy? Preferably something that doesn't fall out of my ears (my right ear is small and budds always fall out) or too big (I'm not looking for the DJ size phones).

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/se...0n100128n100133

Go for the 59.99 ones.

Sounds good, thanks.

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and don't worry about them being too small; they come packed with 3 different sizes of earbuds. And the sound quality is amazing. Better than most big headphones.