itunes/mp3 help and resloution question

**dustyCALIBER** · 08-23-08, 11:15 AM

First thing first.
When I turn my computer on my resolution is set at the lowest setting. I reset it to 1280 by 960 pixels but every morning it goes back to the low setting. Why? It just started happening about 4 days ago or so.

Second
I bought a Sony walkman 8g mp3 player and was told that it would sync to itunes. So far it's a no go.

Are ipods the only thing that syncs to itunes?
Should I just by the ipod?
Is there another program that I could use that is very similar to itunes (organizing, managing and syncing) ?

Right now I have been using the windows media player and I HATE it. I want to have a program that does more.

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Thanks

~DC~

**~~Cecil900~~** · 08-23-08, 11:22 AM

Don't buy the ipod.

Windows Media Player(or Center) should be able to sync to your device. I think Winamp does some kind of device syncing, but im not sure.

If you are looking for another MP3 player though, i suggest the Zune.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...name=Microsoft

You can also find these at places like Bestbuy at standard prices $150, $170, and $250. Also if you decide to get a zune, don't get a 30 GB. It is the first gen. the second gen zunes are sooo much better.(4GB,8GB, and 80 GB). I have an 8GB zune and love it.

**IceFrezz** · 08-23-08, 11:26 AM

Well, if you like iTunes then recommended would be Ipod here are some sites you can visit

http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/gui...3-s-like-a-pro

here is something if you MUST HAVE iTunes and dont have an iPod it talks about sync with non iPod Mp3 players..

http://www.ghacks.net/2007/06/16/syn...d-mp3-players/

Hope this helps...

Ice...

**~~Cecil900~~** · 08-23-08, 11:35 AM

I would never buy anything made by apple.

I hate apple(Crapple) With a passion. Every single thing they sell is over priced.

A few examples

Wireless Keyboard($80):http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB...s&mco=Mjg4MzE3

Wireless Mouse(No right click and $70):http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB...s&mco=MTE2MTI3

Here is where their overpricing really shows:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9...ys&mco=MTI1NzI
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9...ys&mco=MTI1Njg
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9...ys&mco=MTI1NzM

$600 for a 20" Monitor, $900 for a 23" Monitor and $1,800 for a 30" monitor

I think even ipods are overpriced for what you get.

Also Apple straight up lies to consumers, Their Apple Lossless Codec that isn't lossless, their 6 Bit LCD pannel for the Mac Book Air that they rode off as a 8 Bit LCD. And the list goes on.

I myself would never buy an apple product, or give apple money in anyway.

**dustyCALIBER** · 08-23-08, 11:55 AM

What program are you running for your mp3 players?
I like itunes because it tells you when you have duplicated a song and things of that nature. As far as I know windows media doesn't do anything like that.

**SapiensErus** · 08-23-08, 11:59 AM

I dont have any advice for personal media devices. I have had two MP3 players since 2001 and my current Creative Muvo 1Gb is just fine for me! For listening to MP3s on my computer, I have always just used Windows Media Player.

Apple is expensive because of their name AND they use some of the highest quality parts money can buy.

No about your resolution...

Is your computer shutting down correctly?

Did you install any software just prior to this happening?

I would start by reinstalling the video drivers.

What is your OS and GPU BTW? I know you told me once, but you were going to upgrade, so I figured I would ask again.

**dustyCALIBER** · 08-23-08, 12:10 PM

Windows xp

Is that my graphics (GPU)
My upgrade consisted of a 8800GT NVIDIA 512MB and a antec 650.

My husband is has been off and I know he was trying to download a few things (games).

**dustyCALIBER** · 08-23-08, 12:12 PM

Well Guys I am really trying to figure out which way to go with the mp3 thing. Should I take back my Sony walkman? What should I get? I looked up the review on it on cnet and it got like a 8 out of 10.

**SapiensErus** · 08-23-08, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by dustyCALIBER

Windows xp

Is that my graphics (GPU)
My upgrade consisted of a 8800GT NVIDIA 512MB and a antec 650.

My husband is has been off and I know he was trying to download a few things (games).

Download and install the driver here: http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_175.19_whql.html

And see if that fixes it first.