When ripping a CD, the Olive reads the info off the CD. Works quite well and generally gives the user the info needed.
When reading files that were ripped somewhere else and imported, it reads the existing tags. So results depend on source. The resulting tags can also be changed with the onboard interface (cumbersome), or through the browser based interface if you network the device with a PC. The browser interface is quite convenient and the newer versions work well. The advantage here is that you can "tag" files so they appear with the desired info in the onboard display, even when they are in formats (e.g. wav) that don't have actual tags. So tagging isn't a serious issue. Again, the unit is designed for people who don't want to get involved in these kind of computer based issues (such as installing and using different software products such as rippers and taggers). In this it does a good job. It really is a "insert your CD, it will be ripped and tagged automatically" unit. Most Slim devices owners are more PC centric and have no problem (or prefer) working with a PC based option, including installing software and converting files. My guess is that most wouldn't want to give up "control" to a device like the Olive, even though it is convenient and can be set to do what you want it to. If you're the type that wants to control settings and tagging in EAC or dbpoweramp and an MP3 tagger, then it isn't the unit for you. Thanks again -- firedog ------------------------------------------------------------------------ firedog's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21135 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
