 Apple keeps fairly tight reigns on the products it will allow to work natively with iTunes. No matter how much this might frustrate us, it actually makes sense from Apple's point of view. If Apple limits iTunes-compatible devices, you'll have to buy an iPod if you want the full iTunes experience.
Put another way, iTunes won't work with your Pocket PC because Apple wants you to buy an iPod... or two... or twenty-six.
That said, there is a workaround for playing the songs you've purchased in iTunes on your Pocket PC, though it isn't as easy as the iTunes drag-and-drop functionality we all love.
First, create a playlist with the iTunes music you've purchased and burn the music to an audio CD-R or CD-RW. When the audio CD is complete, rip the tracks back from the CD onto your computer's hard drive in MP3 format using iTunes (you may have to set iTunes to rip in MP3 format in the Preferences menu). The ripped MP3 files will be compatible with any MP3-ready player, including your Pocket PC. Transfer the MP3 files to your Pocket PC via ActiveSync, or put them on your flash memory card, and they'll play in Windows Media Player Mobile or the third-party Windows Mobile audio software you prefer.
Keep in mind that music companies lock purchased music so that music you buy online this morning doesn't show up on Limewire tonight. The principle of "Fair Use" means that you can use the products you buy in the way you want to use them. Act responsibly and don't break the law by sharing purchased music. |
I have a Cingular 8125 and I'd like to be able to put the songs I've purchased and downloaded from iTunes on my Pocket PC Phone. Can I do this? Can iTunes see my Pocket PC? 