I wouldn't do it. I'm just saying that you don't have to have an ipod to use itunes. But no, you wouldn't get a noticable drop in quality. It's all digital conversion, with no losses. You could probably even re-rip to 128kbps and not be able to tell.
If there's an easier way to get your DRM tracks onto a non-DRM player, then I'm afraid I don't know it.
Personally, I refuse to use iTunes or any other online store for those reasons: low quality files plus DRM, or buy a CD for a similar price for high quality and no DRM. I know which I choose several times a month.
I never said ipods were bad. They're not, they're very good. Just not significantly better than other players to justify the extra cost.
I hold my hands up to missing number 5 in the list. It wasn't to slag off Apple, more to suggest alternative players that are all highly rated but don't have the hype.
Back on topic - I'd never use a phone instead of an MP3 player. They lack the ease of use, sound quality and capacity.
If there's an easier way to get your DRM tracks onto a non-DRM player, then I'm afraid I don't know it.
Personally, I refuse to use iTunes or any other online store for those reasons: low quality files plus DRM, or buy a CD for a similar price for high quality and no DRM. I know which I choose several times a month.
I never said ipods were bad. They're not, they're very good. Just not significantly better than other players to justify the extra cost.
I hold my hands up to missing number 5 in the list. It wasn't to slag off Apple, more to suggest alternative players that are all highly rated but don't have the hype.
Back on topic - I'd never use a phone instead of an MP3 player. They lack the ease of use, sound quality and capacity.




