USB should be read, then again I have only worked on macs once or twice and thats for broken screens. Im a teach of all windows… computer windows…
Research:
MPEG Audio Layer III is obviously what MP3 means, and yes it is Microsoft but it’s also an entertainment codec/scheme so you can’t buy a MP3 player and go out of luck realizing all you have is a Mac.
Mp3 is a windows Format, Mp3 player uses the format, but is different because it is a Individuals device.
Basically a MP3 player is not “Windows hardware” it may have been designed for that but it’s not just Windows, all you need is A Mp3 Player with USB (Mass storage)
Edit: I found some work some do not here is a list of some that do,
1. Cowon audio
2. Sandisk
3. Samsung p3
Im sure when buying a Mp3 player it will tell you requirements if windows is shown, strictly it is probably not for mac, if it says Requirements: Windows Xp/Vista/7…ect you can choose to buy it and keep a receipt because that just means if you are using windows you need Xp and up, THEN If it does not list windows, its compatable with any processor.
Your best bet is one with Requirements: Windows Xp+ / because if a Mp3 player is compatible with Windows 98 it is the worst Mp3 ever. (Crappy System language)
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I am interested in Mp3 to Mac stuff now, so I will keep google-ing, =)
– Kam