Sony A818 advice (Mac user)

[THE AMATUER]

Can you use the Sony 818 on a Mac? Does a Mac only allow you to use iTunes? The spec shown for the 818 says you must have Vista or XP but doesn't say anything about Mac software !!!

[ShadowTD]

Righto. Apparently the 818 mounts as USB mass storage and so will work with your Mac. It will appear as a drive on the desktop and you can drag and drop files to it. I believe it plays unprotected AAC as well.

If you're looking for iTunes integration, do a google for 'iTuneMyWalkman'. It's a cracking little Applescript that will sync nominated playlists to a specific volume.

[THE AMATUER]

Originally Posted by ShadowTD

Righto. Apparently the 818 mounts as USB mass storage and so will work with your Mac. It will appear as a drive on the desktop and you can drag and drop files to it. I believe it plays unprotected AAC as well.

If you're looking for iTunes integration, do a google for 'iTuneMyWalkman'. It's a cracking little Applescript that will sync nominated playlists to a specific volume.

Err right. As as newbie to MP3's and not an owner of a Mac (yet) I don't quite understand your answer but it sounds like the 818 will work when I buy one and eventually buy a iMac. Thanks for your reply.

[gerbilly]

Originally Posted by THE AMATUER

Err right. As as newbie to MP3's and not an owner of a Mac (yet) I don't quite understand your answer but it sounds like the 818 will work when I buy one and eventually buy a iMac. Thanks for your reply.

Why not get an I Pod?

[dan25730]

Originally Posted by gerbilly

Why not get an I Pod?

Because the A818 is nicer and much easier to use than an ipod?. And I say this owning 2 ipods...

[gerbilly]

Originally Posted by dan25730

Because the A818 is nicer and much easier to use than an ipod?. And I say this owning 2 ipods...

Each to their own I suppose, however I disagree on both fronts.

[dan25730]

Originally Posted by gerbilly

Each to their own I suppose, however I disagree on both fronts.

Fair enough. I do still love my ipods Just amazed at the sound quality from the Sony.

I think we can agree on one thing judging by your avatar. Darkplace rocks!

[daveb975]

I have an iPod as well as the Sony 818. I think it is down to personal preference in terms of ease of use. I personally find that the iPod is much easier to use than the Sony.

I don't think anyone who has used both will argue that the iPod sounds nearly as good, though!