Probably an idiotic question, but.............

[Oscar]

I have an i-pod shuffle which has 'died' on me - I've been professionally advised that the cost of repairing it would be excessive to the original cost. OK, not the end of the world, but:

- I would like another gadget (not horrendously expensive) to listen to music - don't mind another i-pod, but have always used i-Tunes

- One which does not rely on i-Tunes, as I'm uneasy with having to leave my debit card details with them on a permanent basis.

As you may have gathered, I'm not very techie-savvy - computer problems I can (generally) solve, but in the realms of music, I'm lost........ and would appreciate any suggestions :o

Gwyn

[grumpy]

Gwyn,
I loaded up I-tunes on my computer with a huge number of CD's- near enough to 50 - of my favourite tunes and then downloaded them to the I-pod. Enough music for a trip to Melbourne

and back without a repeat. The Pod plays thru the auxiliary setting on my cars radio.

[DavidNewton]

Gwyn obviously I don't know what your budget is but if you were happy with the shuffle you can still buy the latest (2012) version (from amazon) for around £40 and if you are willing to take the risk there are "knock-offs" (also from amazon) at about a third of that price. I think the shuffle is a great piece of kit, especially when walking and gardening, as you can clip it to your shirt pocket and not worry about it falling out.

[Oscar]

Thank you both for your input.

I'd be quite happy with another i-pod shuffle as I really enjoyed using it. Can I use Amazon to download music, as I'm not happy using i-tunes?

Gwyn

[DavidNewton]

I'm no expert on the ins and outs of downloading music. I have always used itunes as synchronising my ipod is simple. I have purchased music from amazon and itunes has picked it up without problem (I give itunes permission to organise my library) It goes into the itunes library and then I can sync with the ipod.

[Oscar]

Thanks, David.

I'll have to have another go with i-tunes :D!!

Gwyn

[Suein10b]

You can also import music you have on cd into itunes and sync to your i device

[Oscar]

Thanks, Sue.

Gwyn