Ripping CDs to MP3 players
September 16, 2004 | I'm considering purchasing the new 20GB iPod. I am wondering if I will be able to rip music directly from CDs to the iPod without downloading the tracks to my computer's hard drive first. | Submitted by:
Munsey,
CNET forums |  | 
| Don't buy an iPod if you need to rip music directly from a CD or any other source. The iPod lacks a built-in encoder. You're not out of luck, though, as many high-capacity hard drive players on the market feature real-time line-in encoding or recording. Players with this useful feature: | |
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James Kim is a senior editor for MP3 and digital audio. He has written more than 400 product reviews covering a broad range of technology.
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