Sony NW-HD3 MP3 Player

[Tuned MP5T]

I've read that many people are having problems with Sony Connect program. I'm interest in the NW-HD3 and I'm thinking is there any other programs I can use besides Connect? I'm not DL any ATRAC songs, I'll be importing my CD collection. Also what bit rate should I be ripping the MP3's at?

Thanks

[Ioman]

Hmm good question. You might be able to drag and drop the files treating the MP3 player like a hard drive. I record all of my MP3's at 192kbps although you can go to a higher bit rate and they might sound a little better, although it would be hard to tell the difference.

Chances are that you will be stuck using Sony's software unfortunately.

BTW, welcome to the Designtechnica forums!

[gary_hendricks]

I've read that many people are having problems with Sony Connect program. I'm interest in the NW-HD3 and I'm thinking is there any other programs I can use besides Connect? I'm not DL any ATRAC songs, I'll be importing my CD collection. Also what bit rate should I be ripping the MP3's at?

Thanks

The Sony Connect program is proprietary and it wraps your songs with DRM (Digital Rights Management) - so if you are trying to import illegal MP3s, that will be a problem.