No Steve, stop getting all technical on me! I just convert and leave all the settings as they are. I don't mess with things I don't really understand. But if I copy the music from iTunes to the phone they won't play, that's why I thought I had to convert to MP3. Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Nutt To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Music file types Hi Barbara, Why convert? The M4A should play just fine. If the MP3 files are not playing, are you using variable bit rates in Goldwave? What bit rates are you using? All the best Steve ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: Monday 12 January 2009 16:08 To: talks-uk Subject: [talks-uk] Music file types Sorry if this message is more appropriate for another list. When transfering music from my PC to my phone, I find that some files when converted to MP3 still don't play. I am using an E51, but have tried this on a couple of handsets. When I copy files from iTunes they are usually in M4 A or B or P, so I convert them to MP3 using Goldwave before transfering them. Some play fine and some don't. Would this be because they are itunes purchases and therefore can't be manipulated through GoldWave? Though I have converted and used other iTunes purchases. I would be greatful if anyone has any suggestions. Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk