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maxintosh · Mar 3, 2003, 11:16 AM

Hi,

I actually ended up with a Palm Tungsten T, and it's awesome. But how do I transfer MP3s to it for Aeroplayer? I have a 64 MB MMC card isntalled.

Thanks,
Max

itai195 · Mar 4, 2003, 12:44 AM

Just install it through the Hotsync installer. It's rather slow that way though, so if you're serious about transferring mp3s to the Tungsten, get a SD/MMC card reader.

Since you have an iPod, I'll spare you some time and let you know that it's not worth bothering with mp3s on the Tungsten... The sound quality is subpar even compared to other PDAs.

maxintosh · Mar 4, 2003, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by itai195:
Just install it through the Hotsync installer. It's rather slow that way though, so if you're serious about transferring mp3s to the Tungsten, get a SD/MMC card reader.

Since you have an iPod, I'll spare you some time and let you know that it's not worth bothering with mp3s on the Tungsten... The sound quality is subpar even compared to other PDAs.

HotSync only lets me install PDB and PRC files. Anyway I got a PC-Card multi card reader that will be useful for my digital camera too. And Palm released an audio update for the T|T which makes it sound a heck of a lot better.

itai195 · Mar 5, 2003, 07:56 PM

Really? Which version of Palm Desktop are you using? If you're using version 4, you should be able to install mp3s via hotsync. But yes, the card reader is much faster.

The audio update did help sound quality a lot, but it's still pretty poor. I'm disappointed, I was hoping I could use my Tungsten for mp3s instead of my iPod (don't get me wrong, I love the iPod). The Tungsten's volume is too low, and the output quality is much too "bright." Hopefully RealOne will support the T|T's DSP and have better audio quality.

Great PDA though, glad I bought one

hart · May 24, 2003, 10:05 AM

I've just been figuring this out. When you choose "Add to List" in Hotsyn there will be a drop down menu to choose what kind of file you want. Choose "show all" or something similar.

hart · May 24, 2003, 10:12 AM

On a Palm forum I read about the Boosteroo. I'm still waiting for it to come in so I can't report on its usefullness but it's a device to boost volume and apparently also reduces battery drain. looks to be about the size of a pack of gum. It also provides outlets for three headsets to share your music. About $20 at Small Dog electronics.

I am also wondering if there's some way to reduce the size of my MP3s. I used the highest quality of compression when transferring my music library to the computer but that's not so good for using on a PDA. It seems like it would be ideal to transfer to my SD card in a smaller size.

J

hart · Jun 6, 2003, 05:32 AM

got the boostaroo in yesterday from Small Dog Electronics and yes, it works as advertised. Volume is significantly more powerful than without it on the Tungsten T.

It isn't quite as powerful as my husband's second gen ipod but it's certainly good for someone like me who would rather put their $400 towards a new laptop and just listen to music as a bonus with the PDA.

Sizewise it's like a pack of Starbursts or something, bigger than the traditional pack of gum but not much. There seem to be two models, boring black and see-the-interior translucent white.