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MP3 player suggestions ...
kostya:
--- Quote from: Nanonanol on July 09, 2009, 10:15:15 AM ---I don't mind the interface of the Zune all that much (except for the fact that you can't create and name playlists on the device, except for the quick playlist), but the software pisses me off. It is practically impossible to get the software the recognize all your music, and if you eventually succeed, you'd be lucky if half the tags are correct. I use Easytag to edit all the ID3 tags of my music (and audiobooks), and they show up perfectly in every other media player I've tried (Amarok, Rhythmbox, Banshee, Mediamonkey, etc.) but not in the fucking zune software.
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When I had a Zune, I got all my music to import fine, it recognized all my tags, updated my Zune when I edited music outside the program, and did everything I needed it to. It also generally did a good job of automatically tagging all my music. After the Zune (returned under store extended warranty due to various issues), I got an iPod. Oh god the horror of iTunes. It never syncs fully (it misses half my library on an average sync), needs to have its own folder to mess around in, more often than not deletes cover art of tracks that have it rather than adding it to those which don't, and cannot auto-tag.
I know I can use my iPod with other software, but I have yet to find a program that will support all the features (including videos and pod casts).
fohfoh:
I can't deny that iPods have a nicer playlist function than most mp3s... but everything other than playlists is absolutely annoying as hell.
It took me maybe 5 minutes to teach people how to use my Cowon S9. They seem to like it more than their own iPods on casual use. (I still miss the playlist function, but make good use of "favourites" and "bookmarks".
Nanonanol:
I just absolutely cannot stand the stupid scroll wheel on any iPod, but I'll have to agree with the whole playlist thing. You can have playlists on the Zune, but you can't actual put together playlists on the device itself (except for a quick list thing) - you have to put together a playlist in the software, and sync that to the device. Unfortunately, the software absolutely blows, so I avoid using it for anything other than syncing my device.
I just don't understand what the deal is with Cowon leaving out all these little features, no ID3 tagging on the O2, seriously? And no playlists? Hell you could put together playlists on the Creative Nomad Jukebox Zen Xtra, and name them (of course you'd be lucky if the headphone jack didn't break before you could listen to any of your music)
psyren:
I think they've introduced ID3 tagging with newer firmware. What I'm hoping for next is for them to implement Replaygain support, so my tracks play at an even volume level.
Tatsujin:
Is there a .flac player >_>;; Or doesn't really matter?
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