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06-01-2006, 05:05 PM #17000 RPM
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IPOD or MP3 Player
I have been thinking about getting an IPOD or MP3 player for the boat, which do you guys think is better? CDs get to be a pain and I hate buying CDs for 1 or 2 songs that I like. From what MP3s I have heard CDs still sound better though. Also what are the best music websights?
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06-01-2006, 08:18 PM #2
iPod with iTunes is by far the best player/online store combo you can get. You can download the iTunes music manager and online store for free at http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ if you want to try it out before, but if you buy an iPod, the software comes with it.
I tried other mp3 players before iPod, and their quality wasn't on the same level.
I physically buy all my cds though, but I have used iTunes to buy a few. It's a very quick and very easy way to get music.
Also, there are tons of ways to integrate an iPod into your audio system on your boat or vehicle on the market now
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06-02-2006, 07:30 AM #3
Hey Pat
Get an Ipod, they rock.
I just bought and installed an Alpine CDA -9857 head unit in my RX7. If you havent heard of this head unit it allows for full integration of the ipod to the headunit so the ipod is fully controllable through the headunit. Very nice piece! You simply plug the pod into the wire you run from the back of the unit, put it somewhere safe and then select your stuff from the scroll menus on the headunit. Im talking artist, playlist, album, random...everything.
Check it out!!!FAST BOATS<FAST WOMEN<IF THEY WANT A RIDE<TELL EM' KEEP ON WISHIN'!
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06-02-2006, 01:30 PM #47000 RPM
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Thanks guys. I just found out i need to upgrade my computer first. Itunes wont work with Win98se
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06-02-2006, 07:57 PM #5
Technically, an ipod IS an mp3 player. Definately go with an ipod, everything else is a joke. I have 3 of them now.
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06-02-2006, 10:51 PM #67000 RPM
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I downloaded it and it wont work. My geek is hooking me up, XP is coming this weekend.
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06-08-2006, 02:09 PM #7
Love my I-pod, and just set it up to work in our cruiser by using one of these:
jPort Jack for iPod or MP3 Players
by Jensen
Features
Don’t leave that iPod® or MP3 player on the table. The JENSEN® jPort™ provides direct audio interface between MP3 player headphone output and stereos.
Installation is easy. With 9 ft. of included cable, you can place the jPort™ at any convenient location. Simply plug the jack end into the back of your JENSEN® stereo and mount the jPort™ in the desired spot. Now you are ready to plug your iPod® or MP3 player into the port using the included audio cable. For increased stability, use a pod cradle (not included).
Works with MCD5112, MCD6115, MDV6115, MCD9425, MCDA1, MSR4115, MSR4425 and JCD3050 JENSEN® Stereos.
*Stereo must be equipped with auxiliary input.22' Activator w/ 250xs Merc Opti, back home again
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06-08-2006, 02:18 PM #87000 RPM
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I know FM modulators suck. My XM in my truck came with one and i couldnt stand it the way it sounded. I use a cassette adaptor and sounds much better. The stereo in the boat has an aux input. I tried a friends IPOD in it and it sounded pretty decent, but still not as good as a CD but sure is alot more convienient.
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06-08-2006, 02:21 PM #9Originally Posted by VectorPat22' Activator w/ 250xs Merc Opti, back home again
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06-08-2006, 03:02 PM #107000 RPM
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No doubt about that. My boat has a pretty decent amount of bass and switching from ipod to cd you could tell a difference, but I think a can live with it.
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06-14-2006, 10:26 AM #11
There are several programs that do the same thing as I tunes....You dont have to use I tunes with your I pod. There are some programs that allow you to share music with other I pod users but I tunes wont let you
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06-14-2006, 10:37 AM #12
iTunes couple with myTunes Redux will solve that problem jmc. iTunes no sharing policy is the reason why they can sell any and all music titles legitimately. I do have some gripes with the file format and restriction issues with iTunes, but it's still the best. Plus, with the right programs, there are many ways around those little annoyances.
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10-26-2006, 11:54 AM #13
How about an anti I-pod vote...
I paid $200 for a 4g Sandisk E-250, (you can get'em for around $120 now). It does everything an Ipod nano will do, plus it has video, microSD expansion slot, FM tuner built in, voice recorder...etc, you can even use it as a flash drive if you want. And I don't have to subscribe to any proprietary software (i-tunes), just rip'em using win media player and go.
Actually, The sound quality would be in the sample rate it was ripped at. The higher the sample rate, the cleaner the music. If you want CD quality, you can rip the music mathematically lossless, but each song is about 25mB.
I think in a boat an mp3 player is the way to go!Jason
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10-26-2006, 12:47 PM #14
LakeRacer,
I had a very similar mp3 player before I got my iPod. I bought it because all of the reasons you like yours along with the fact I was "anti-iPod"
Then the hard drive went out...
Then Best Buy tells me they don't carry that model any more...
Then Best Buy replaces it with an iPod...
I'm sure there are many viable mp3 players out there, but I'd rather not just take a chance on another.
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10-26-2006, 03:35 PM #15Originally Posted by runpasthefence
But I am no expert.Last edited by LakeRacer99; 10-26-2006 at 03:37 PM.
Jason
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