IPODS & Music files

[nigelf1234]

A friend has just bought an IPOD. I know he can can download tunes from iTunes, but what is the method to convert his own CD's into a suitable format for the IPod? Does it use .MP3 or something else?
If I were transferring files to an .MP3 player, I would use something like Express rip and then copy the files across, but perhaps the iPod uses a different format?

[Kozmic Blues]

Ipod use mpeg4.they can convert mp3 so you can use them on the ipod.

[fo3nix]

He could just read the manual which answers most of your questions...

the iPod can use either mp3 or AAC, but iTunes defaults to AAC (AAC is better). However, many of the other mp3 players don't support AAC for some reason. Most phone music players do though.

you use iTunes to do everything with the iPod, including ripping your own CDs. Don't buy anything from the iTunes Music Store though, all the music has DRM attached which is very bad and stops you from being able to use the music as you please.

[nigelf1234]

Many thanks Kozmic Blues & f03nix, your answers were most helpful