iq160plus
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I cannot seem to find what I am looking for, though I know it must exist.
My mom wants to listen to mp3 that she will recieve via CD-ROM. I need the easiest solutions to help her listen to these on an mp3 player.
She is 64, and while she is PC literate, she gets easily confused. I wish to offer her some options. While I would NOT say 'money is no option', it is not really the decision maker.
Needed:
Easy connection to USB to her PC. Easy software, that will allow easy mp3 deletions, then an easy way to pop a CD-ROM in, and transfer all the mp3 to the player.
Then I need the player to be removed from that PC, and then sat in a BASE that not only charges the MP3 player, but allows the least complicated way to connect to external speakers. You and I know that we can plug into the headphone jack on ALL players, but if possible, I want a base/docking station that has line outputs so that a permanent connection is made to the external speakers.
External Speakers: If there is a BASE/DOCKING solution that includes a sound system, that is fine. Her audio needs are for spoken word only, and quality is the last item on her list. I am looking for simplicity.
She isn't interested in the FM transmitter connected to the PC, then use and FM radio, since she claims that she will take the mp3 player with her on the road. She is stubborn that way, since she leaves the house about 2 times a month, and NEVER for travel in last 15 years!
Thanks for any suggestions in this area, since I know that this is not about anything hi-fi.
It's just that I am not finding what I need yet.
Also, note that she will likely choose a NAME BRAND she recognizes, so while you and I know that many mainstream brands are out-performed by higher quality products, this is not my goal on this purchase. Thanks.
Easy to Use
Easy to Read Menu
Easy to play: Pop on base, choose song, hit play, likely with Remote Control, through external speakers somehow connected by the USB interface.
My mom wants to listen to mp3 that she will recieve via CD-ROM. I need the easiest solutions to help her listen to these on an mp3 player.
She is 64, and while she is PC literate, she gets easily confused. I wish to offer her some options. While I would NOT say 'money is no option', it is not really the decision maker.
Needed:
Easy connection to USB to her PC. Easy software, that will allow easy mp3 deletions, then an easy way to pop a CD-ROM in, and transfer all the mp3 to the player.
Then I need the player to be removed from that PC, and then sat in a BASE that not only charges the MP3 player, but allows the least complicated way to connect to external speakers. You and I know that we can plug into the headphone jack on ALL players, but if possible, I want a base/docking station that has line outputs so that a permanent connection is made to the external speakers.
External Speakers: If there is a BASE/DOCKING solution that includes a sound system, that is fine. Her audio needs are for spoken word only, and quality is the last item on her list. I am looking for simplicity.
She isn't interested in the FM transmitter connected to the PC, then use and FM radio, since she claims that she will take the mp3 player with her on the road. She is stubborn that way, since she leaves the house about 2 times a month, and NEVER for travel in last 15 years!
Thanks for any suggestions in this area, since I know that this is not about anything hi-fi.
It's just that I am not finding what I need yet.
Also, note that she will likely choose a NAME BRAND she recognizes, so while you and I know that many mainstream brands are out-performed by higher quality products, this is not my goal on this purchase. Thanks.
Easy to Use
Easy to Read Menu
Easy to play: Pop on base, choose song, hit play, likely with Remote Control, through external speakers somehow connected by the USB interface.