Posted by MauiJNP on 08/03/07 03:15

thanks for that info. I think I will go non-Ipod when I make my purchase.
I already have a ton of Mp3s and a bunch of MWA files that I don't want to
lose or have to buy again.


"Broadway Blue" <blueshirt@indigo.news> wrote in message
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> MauiJNP wrote:
>> what type of music file do you get when you download them from
>> itunes? what files can the ipod play?
>
> All files downloaded from the iTunes Store are in the protected AAC format
> (.m4p) which generally only play on iPods or through the iTunes software
> on your computer. An iPod can also play unprotected AAC files (.m4a) or
> MP3
> files. So if you are ripping tracks from a CD to play on your iPod, you
> can choose which of those formats you prefer.
>

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