archos 420 /macbook

Posted by: steve61 on 31 January 2010

Recently got a Macbook , but am unable to configure the Archos with the mac.Does anybody use this combination, if so could they please advise me how.
If the Archos proves to be a no goer, any recommendations for a new device, the Apple players imo don't offer the freedom of use as the Archos,has anybody any experience with the Cowans?

Thanks,

Steve.

Posted on: 02 February 2010 by garyi

What do you mean by the apple thing?

Are you hooking up to a tv?

Posted on: 02 February 2010 by steve61

'Apple thing' not sure what you are referring to.

I just want to rip my cd's via the Macbook now I no longer have a pc. I used CDX as a ripper when I had the pc but their doe not seem to be a similar ripper for the mac.

Steve.

Posted on: 02 February 2010 by pcstockton

steve,

What is Archos and Cowens????

Also, you ripped CDs with the Naim CDX? What?

More info....
-p

Posted on: 02 February 2010 by garyi

XLD for mac.

I don't get what you are saying about apple players?

Posted on: 03 February 2010 by church warden

Steve, I am not entirely sure what you are asking but I hope this may help:

1. I believe your Archos plays only mp3, WMA or WAV files, so you must not rip in Apple formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC.

2. I don't think i-Tunes will sync with the Archos. However, your Mac should recognise the Archos as an external drive so you can drag and drop ripped tracks in to your Archos folders. (I am not sure if Songbird has a sync plug-in for the Archos).

3. MAX or XLD may be a better route to ripping your music as I know from my old Archos 605 that it does not like the way i-Tunes organises music and album art.

4 Always remember to eject the Archos before disconnecting the USB connection - the Archos library can get screwed pretty easily.