How do i encode my itunes downloaded songs to mp3 and transfer to player?

Question

my mp3 player isn't an ipod and i keep looking for my itunes songs but they will only play on itunes and i want them on my mp3 player. can you help me out?

Answer 1

SSR wrote:
Really? The new iPod Video? What was changed out of curiosity?
Oh, get ready for my bitter rant:
The old iPod had a little port/dock/whatever next to the headphone jack. This allowed a wired remote, other controls (like the cool wireless remote, or the casette player adapter that allowed you to use your car's casette controls to control the iPod), and other cool add-ons while SIMULTANEOUSLY charging the iPod through the bottom dock.
They got rid of that top port/dock/whatever, "achieving" three things:
) most current accessories on the market are defunct
2) a corded remote appears impossible
3) companies making replacement accessories at a fast enough clip to be on the market already are often neglecting to make a pass-thru for the charger, so you have to choose: "dri've safely, or charge my iPod?"
Availability of accessories was a big thing chaining me to Apple, and the fact that they're so willing to mess with their customers' ability to use accessories really disgusted me.
Now, with the Zen, though I lose the multitude of accessories available, I get to experiment with subscription services. But, I'm missing some of iPod's communication with iTunes (ratings, last played info, and the ability to sync *advanced* playlists), so I don't know how long I'll be able to stay away from Apple. (Boy, I sound like an abused wife trying to divorce an inconsiderate jerk.)