Comments on: Use the Tilt as Your Full-Time MP3 Player? http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/ Mobile News, Reviews, and Views. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:01:49 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tyler http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11172 Tyler Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:23:57 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11172 how do i get music from itunes on my tilt??? PLZ HELP ME how do i get music from itunes on my tilt???
PLZ HELP ME

]]> By: Bryan http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11171 Bryan Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:38:02 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11171 Shoutcast is indeed awesome. Do you have it playing through pocket player on the tilt? They (Shoutcast) seem to prefer winamp as far as playing on your pc. Any hints on setting that up? Thanks in advance! Shoutcast is indeed awesome.
Do you have it playing through pocket player on the tilt?
They (Shoutcast) seem to prefer winamp as far as playing on your pc. Any hints on setting that up? Thanks in advance!

]]> By: alex http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11151 alex Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:38:57 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11151 I love my tilt..I use it as a modem to connect my home pc.. I love my tilt..I use it as a modem to connect my home pc..

]]> By: Darren http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11150 Darren Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:29:40 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11150 I am using pocket player with Plantronics 590 BT headset. The sound is aweful. Sounds like mono through both speakers or something. Very very flat. I tried messing with the EQ and it changes the sound a bit, but still sounds terrible. Is there a setting I am missing or something? If I run the Plantronics off my PC the sound is awesome. What could I be doing wrong? I am using pocket player with Plantronics 590 BT headset. The sound is aweful. Sounds like mono through both speakers or something. Very very flat. I tried messing with the EQ and it changes the sound a bit, but still sounds terrible. Is there a setting I am missing or something? If I run the Plantronics off my PC the sound is awesome. What could I be doing wrong?

]]> By: Sepp http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11152 Sepp Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:48:49 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11152 here's a question about battery life and the bluetooth vs wired headphones.... I have been trying to search the internet and figure out if I should get bluetooth or the wired adaptor for headphones... I really love my "old" full size wired headphones with great sound, but I am trying to figure out if I would get better performance with bluetooth headphones. There seems to be a trade-off, but since I can't really go "test" a whole bunch of bluetooth headsets, and I don't have an adaptor for my headphones yet, I am concerned about sound quality, battery life (of both the tilt and the headphones). Anyone have an opinion - bluetooth vs wired headphones? I'd love to hear it.... I am defiantly going to be testing out the pocket player. And congrats on finding shoutcast - I have been listening to various stations for about four years now and I have a hard time not having it when I am in the car. (I have been known to save a stream or two and play it back on long trips - it really saves on programming my own playlists.) It is also really great to be able to listen to ANY genre anytime of day without the incessant babbling of some schmo! here’s a question about battery life and the bluetooth vs wired headphones….
I have been trying to search the internet and figure out if I should get bluetooth or the wired adaptor for headphones…
I really love my “old” full size wired headphones with great sound, but I am trying to figure out if I would get better performance with bluetooth headphones.
There seems to be a trade-off, but since I can’t really go “test” a whole bunch of bluetooth headsets, and I don’t have an adaptor for my headphones yet, I am concerned about sound quality, battery life (of both the tilt and the headphones).
Anyone have an opinion – bluetooth vs wired headphones? I’d love to hear it….

I am defiantly going to be testing out the pocket player.

And congrats on finding shoutcast – I have been listening to various stations for about four years now and I have a hard time not having it when I am in the car. (I have been known to save a stream or two and play it back on long trips – it really saves on programming my own playlists.)
It is also really great to be able to listen to ANY genre anytime of day without the incessant babbling of some schmo!

]]> By: Julio Angel Ortiz http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11157 Julio Angel Ortiz Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:23:34 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11157 > Is this an issue in Pocket Player? When scrolling through > song lists does it work smoothly? I found with the latest version, the scrolling / flick interface is much smoother (no complaints now. > Also in your experience has the lack of graphics drivers > been an issue? It's the biggest flaw on the Tilt. Videos play better in WMP than Pocket Player, but even then, videos formatted for 320x240 are a bit jumpy and distract from the experience. > Does the Tilt slow down a lot when playing over > bluetooth too? The other night I was listening to Internet Radio on Pocket Player over Wi-Fi through my Bluetooth Stereo headphones, sending a text message, and surfing the Internet in PIE. There was some performance hit, but it was not awful by my estimation. :) > Is this an issue in Pocket Player? When scrolling through
> song lists does it work smoothly?

I found with the latest version, the scrolling / flick interface is much smoother (no complaints now.

> Also in your experience has the lack of graphics drivers
> been an issue?

It’s the biggest flaw on the Tilt. Videos play better in WMP than Pocket Player, but even then, videos formatted for 320×240 are a bit jumpy and distract from the experience.

> Does the Tilt slow down a lot when playing over
> bluetooth too?

The other night I was listening to Internet Radio on Pocket Player over Wi-Fi through my Bluetooth Stereo headphones, sending a text message, and surfing the Internet in PIE. There was some performance hit, but it was not awful by my estimation. :)

]]> By: Salam Zebian http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11159 Salam Zebian Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:19:07 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11159 I would never be able to switch my Zune for my Tilt as a media player... The lack of the headphone port (I have the headphone adapter, which I keep in my wallet, and it eventually bent to the point where it only works when you twist the connector around), only 32GB's available when the MicroSD's of that size are released, and the controls on the Tilt are the main 3 drawbacks for me. I use my Zune subscription, and have well over 7,000 songs from it, so my tilt as my main media player won't work for me. Even if I was to complete building my media server and put my music on it, then somehow stream all of my music from it to my tilt via 3g would still not be enough, I love using my Zune. I have a bunch of friends that have 'em because of my persuasion, and I'd be missing out on the Zune social. Plus the zune games will be coming out soon! I would never be able to switch my Zune for my Tilt as a media player… The lack of the headphone port (I have the headphone adapter, which I keep in my wallet, and it eventually bent to the point where it only works when you twist the connector around), only 32GB’s available when the MicroSD’s of that size are released, and the controls on the Tilt are the main 3 drawbacks for me. I use my Zune subscription, and have well over 7,000 songs from it, so my tilt as my main media player won’t work for me. Even if I was to complete building my media server and put my music on it, then somehow stream all of my music from it to my tilt via 3g would still not be enough, I love using my Zune. I have a bunch of friends that have ‘em because of my persuasion, and I’d be missing out on the Zune social. Plus the zune games will be coming out soon!

]]> By: jon http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11160 jon Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:34:01 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11160 what are some other streaming music / internet radio sites that people are using? my favorite is: thestreamcenter.com/pda it streams fm and am radio stations, and it works great on the tilt. what are some other streaming music / internet radio sites that people are using?

my favorite is: thestreamcenter.com/pda

it streams fm and am radio stations, and it works great on the tilt.

]]> By: Mark McFarlane http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11156 Mark McFarlane Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:46:33 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11156 Hi Julio, I'm glad you're enjoying Pocket Player. I found it recently too and cannot do without it! I also use bluetooth headphones and have just received a Nokia AD-42W bluetooth stereo receiver. Together with my XDA Mini S these items beat the pants off any portable player I have tried. No iPhone for me! I have a question though. I am considering upgrading to a Tilt (MDA Vario 3) but have heard the issues with the graphics drivers and the touch screen slowing the device down. Is this an issue in Pocket Player? When scrolling through song lists does it work smoothly? Also in your experience has the lack of graphics drivers been an issue? Lastly, my XDA really slows down while playing music over A2DP, I assume because it's encoding to A2DP on the fly. Does the Tilt slow down a lot when playing over bluetooth too? I tried a Vario 3 out in a shop today and really like the hardware, but didn't get a chance to properly try the software. Many thanks Mark Hi Julio, I’m glad you’re enjoying Pocket Player. I found it recently too and cannot do without it! I also use bluetooth headphones and have just received a Nokia AD-42W bluetooth stereo receiver. Together with my XDA Mini S these items beat the pants off any portable player I have tried. No iPhone for me!

I have a question though. I am considering upgrading to a Tilt (MDA Vario 3) but have heard the issues with the graphics drivers and the touch screen slowing the device down. Is this an issue in Pocket Player? When scrolling through song lists does it work smoothly?

Also in your experience has the lack of graphics drivers been an issue?

Lastly, my XDA really slows down while playing music over A2DP, I assume because it’s encoding to A2DP on the fly. Does the Tilt slow down a lot when playing over bluetooth too?

I tried a Vario 3 out in a shop today and really like the hardware, but didn’t get a chance to properly try the software.

Many thanks

Mark

]]> By: julioangelortiz http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11155 julioangelortiz Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:55:23 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11155 I tried Pocket Player before Pocket Music for a few reasons: Pocket Music didn't (doesn't?) support album art. Pocket Music charged an extra $10 for AAC support. Pocket Player looked to have better one-handed operation. If I had hated Pocket Player, Pocket Music was my next choice, but alas, Pocket Player had me at "hello." :lol: I tried Pocket Player before Pocket Music for a few reasons:

Pocket Music didn’t (doesn’t?) support album art.

Pocket Music charged an extra $10 for AAC support.

Pocket Player looked to have better one-handed operation.

If I had hated Pocket Player, Pocket Music was my next choice, but alas, Pocket Player had me at “hello.” :lol:

]]> By: NiCK Carty http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11154 NiCK Carty Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:16:05 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11154 Is Pocket Player better than Pocket Music? When I tried few months back, i wasn't satisfied with the 3d surround. Maybe it was my earphones (HTC' propitiatory) that makes it sound bad. Regards, NiCK Carty.. www.PocketPC-Live.com Is Pocket Player better than Pocket Music?

When I tried few months back, i wasn’t satisfied with the 3d surround. Maybe it was my earphones (HTC’ propitiatory) that makes it sound bad.

Regards,
NiCK Carty..
http://www.PocketPC-Live.com

]]> By: Ed http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11153 Ed Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:15:10 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11153 How do you get the .exe file to work on the Tilt? It will only use .cab files, right? How do you get the .exe file to work on the Tilt? It will only use .cab files, right?

]]> By: Rackers http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11161 Rackers Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:58:33 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11161 When listening you can just turn off your screen and get more time. I have never ran out of battery when listening and workingout, but I haven't paid attention to the battery life. I recharge my tilt every day as a rule. I agree with an earlier post that I only turn on wi-fi when needed. I also turn off bluetooth when it's not needed. Next time I hit the gym I'll check the battery before and after my 2 hour workout. When listening you can just turn off your screen and get more time. I have never ran out of battery when listening and workingout, but I haven’t paid attention to the battery life. I recharge my tilt every day as a rule. I agree with an earlier post that I only turn on wi-fi when needed. I also turn off bluetooth when it’s not needed.

Next time I hit the gym I’ll check the battery before and after my 2 hour workout.

]]> By: helixtimestwo http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11158 helixtimestwo Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:16:41 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11158 @Jason In my experience the tilt battery will play continuous music via bluetooth for 10-12 hours. The BT headset will probably run out of juice before the Tilt does. Personally, I stream music off the net with my Tilt via HSDPA. I have a Voyager 855 BT stereo headset that will play music for 6-7 hours continuously, but streaming music AND using bluetooth will drain the Tilt battery in only 4-5 hours. Streaming via 3G will give you a slight performance increase of maybe an hour or so, but it's best to have the Tilt on shore power when streaming and using BT. @Jason

In my experience the tilt battery will play continuous music via bluetooth for 10-12 hours. The BT headset will probably run out of juice before the Tilt does.

Personally, I stream music off the net with my Tilt via HSDPA. I have a Voyager 855 BT stereo headset that will play music for 6-7 hours continuously, but streaming music AND using bluetooth will drain the Tilt battery in only 4-5 hours. Streaming via 3G will give you a slight performance increase of maybe an hour or so, but it’s best to have the Tilt on shore power when streaming and using BT.

]]> By: julioangelortiz http://www.mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/comment-page-1/#comment-11162 julioangelortiz Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:07:12 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2008/03/use-the-tilt-as-your-full-time-mp3-player/#comment-11162 Oh, yes. It should definitely last on the Treadmill. I've listened to music on my BT headphones for longer than that. Oh, yes. It should definitely last on the Treadmill. I’ve listened to music on my BT headphones for longer than that.

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