wcarter
Jan 10th, 2007, 4:44 pm
I could not find this issue in the threads discussing the MP3 player feature of the later Garmin units (like the 2730, 2820 or the Zumo that I received yesterday).
The Zumo manual states that only MP3 files are supported. My iTunes library contains a mix of songs that I ripped from previously purchased CDs, podcasts downloaded from iTunes in MP3 format, and songs purchased from the iTunes Music Store.
I copied two sample songs into the Garmin from my computer. The MP3 podcast works fine but it won't play the song I purchased from the Music Store.
I thought I recalled that iTunes allowed you to convert files to different formats, which is true, except for purchased songs which are in a "protected" AAC format that cannot be changed. I guess that is to prevent bootlegging. I have paid for every bit of music that I have downloaded but I sure would like to be able to put my songs on my Garmin.
Anyone know a work-around, other than buying music on CDs again?
The Zumo manual states that only MP3 files are supported. My iTunes library contains a mix of songs that I ripped from previously purchased CDs, podcasts downloaded from iTunes in MP3 format, and songs purchased from the iTunes Music Store.
I copied two sample songs into the Garmin from my computer. The MP3 podcast works fine but it won't play the song I purchased from the Music Store.
I thought I recalled that iTunes allowed you to convert files to different formats, which is true, except for purchased songs which are in a "protected" AAC format that cannot be changed. I guess that is to prevent bootlegging. I have paid for every bit of music that I have downloaded but I sure would like to be able to put my songs on my Garmin.
Anyone know a work-around, other than buying music on CDs again?