http://www.mp3load.ws/micro-mp3-stereo-systems/
Choosing an Mp3 Player: the Easy Way
The market for MP3 Players can be a confusing one, just as it is for many home and portable electronics. Some of the most important things to consider when shopping for an MP3 player are how you personally wish to use the player, its weight/size, and storage capacity. In addition, you will need to become somewhat knowledgeable about file formats and compatibility with your PC.
First, think about the type of device you really want.
• Hard drive-based MP3 player:
These offer the most storage; from 10 GB and higher (up to 80GB) allowing you to put huge amounts of music on one device. They also have larger display screens and are easy to use. For these reasons, they are an excellent choice for use when commuting in your car. A hard drive-based MP3 player is larger and heavier however. They have movable parts which can be jarred during motion which makes them a poor choice for use during fitness activities. A hard drive-based MP3 player usually has rechargeable batteries which can be a cost saver but many are not removable and must be replaced after 4 or 5 years. There are also some “micro” hard drive-based players with a capacity that tops out around 12GB. Although smaller/lighter than a regular hard drive-based player their moving parts still make them a poor choice for activity.
• Flash-based MP3 players:
A flash-based MP3 player is an excellent choice for use during exercise/activity. They have no moving parts, are extremely compact, and have a 32 MB-8GB capacity. Due to the lack of moving parts their batteries tend to last longer. With all of this convenience however they actually have a much higher per megabyte cost than the hard drive devices.
• MP3 CD Players:
These devices can play standard CDs and can store up to 650 MB. They are the least expensive MP3 Player but they are large and can skip when moved thus are not a good choice for use during activity.
Once you have determined which type of MP3 player is best suited to you based on how you wish to use it and how much storage is desire, you will want to consider issues related to downloading music.
• What format is used?
MP3 is the most common but some of the others include .aac, .wma, .wav, and atrac. These are all formats used to compress music files so that they can be downloaded quickly and take up less memory. WMA formats for instance, allow the user to store nearly twice as much per megabyte but are a less common file type that MP3. This is important to consider since any particular file type can not be used if your MP3 player does not support it.
• Connecting to your computer and downloading:
If you want to download music from your PC a USB 2.0 standard interface is much faster than USB 1.0. A FireWire Port or FireWire PCI card is also fast but only supported on some computers.
Finally, be sure to check for other features such as the following:
• The display:
Can you read it? This is important as it allows you to use the functions on the device and provides information you want such as the title, artist and other playlist information.
• Other functions and features:
FM radio reception, a remote, a clip to attach to your bag or possibly an armband if you’re active, the ability to record music live or from stereo components, voice recording, or advanced playback features. Some flash MP3 players offer a stopwatch function or other fitness related features. Newer MP3 players now offer color screens, photo viewing, and video playback for those who want all the bells and whistles.
There are a large number of MP3 player products on the market, finding the right one requires buyers to carefully consider which functions and features are most desirable for them. Using a simple buying guide can get a shopper thinking in the right direction and simplify the selection process.
About the Author
The author, Christine Peppler, invites readers to visit her website at http://www.homemedias.info for more information about selecting an MP3 player.
Philips DCM278/37 Micro Hi-Fi Audio System
|
|
Crosley CR11CD Jukebox CD Player $101.99 Crosley Tabletop Jukebox With CD: Radio, CD and function with a road house full of great memories! The fabulous 50s are back with a modern update! This Crosley Diner Jukebox packs AM/FM radio and CD functions into a classic jukebox style that will make you and your buddies wax nostalgic. Details: Front-loading CD player with LED display, programmable 20-track memory and repeat play; AM/FM radio wi… |
|
|
Belkin Conserve Valet with Energy-Saving USB Charging Station $39.99 Most chargers continue to use power as long as they’re plugged into the wall, even after you unplug your device. The Conserve Valet Smart USB Charging Station lets you charge all of your mobile devices in one convenient place, and automatically shuts off power, including standby power, after devices are fully charged. It even senses when new devices are added so you always get a full charge, and h… |
|
|
Coby CX-9 Mini Digital AM/FM Stereo Pocket Radio $19.95 The Coby CX-9 Mini Digital AM/FM Stereo Pocket Radio delivers high-quality, digital AM/FM radio with stereo tuning in an ultra-slim compact design. Get your groove on with a bumpin’ DBBS-dynamic bass boost system, and with preset stations, you’ll be able to tune your favorite stations with a single touch. With features like the neck strap and built-in belt clip, Coby obviously had the audiophile-o… |
|
|
Jawbone JAMBOX – Black Diamond $148.97 The Jawbone ERA SMOKESCREEN Bluetooth Headset with NoiseAssassin 3.0 is the only Bluetooth headset equipped with the latest version of Jawbone’s industry-first noise and wind canceling technology. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin 3.0 eliminates background noise better than any other headset. It also auto-adjusts inbound call volume and intelligib… |
|
|
GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling for ANDROID, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones $44.99 The GOgroove FlexSMART X2Talk, Charge and Play your ANDROID Phone ON THE GO!Play Music Through Your Car Speakers!Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market, and now features an enhanced FM Bluetooth Transmitting Chipset with DC Surge Protection.A well designed display and easy to use frequency finder, makes tuning into your music simple Make and Receive Calls on your Phone … |
|
|
Belkin Audio Y Cable Splitter 1-Mini Plug/2-RCA Plugs (6 Feet) $0.01 This Y Audio Cable allows you to connect multimedia devices (such as stereo speakers and CD-ROMs) to your PC’s sound card. It is also ideal for connecting mini-stereo ponents to stereo equipment. Simply connect the mini-stereo plug to your mini-stereo sound card jack (or mini-stereo device). Then slide the RCA plugs into appropriate jacks on your multimedia devices (or stereo equipment).Primary In… |
|
|
DURAGADGET 3.5mm Audio Stereo Jack cable Aux plug for Motorola Droid $0.89 This high quality 1m cable is designed to allow your ipod, mp3 player, phone etc to play music via your car, speakers, TV system or any item with a 3.5mm sound port. This cable ensures an amazing connection to maximize sound quality. Be warned of other sellers offereing cheap cables with poor connections and sound quality, make sure you get the best out of your device!… |
|
|
New-Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core Android 3.0 32GB Tablet PC – ASUTF101-B1 Transforming the Conventional â NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core CPU for excellent multitasking & 1080p video playback â Android 3.0 Honeycomb O.S. with Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support â Full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad input with Polaris® Office® for mobile productivity â 16 hours long battery life for all day computing with docking station â Brilliant IPS… |
|
|
Memorex MKS-SS1 SingStand Home Karaoke System $63.00 Memorex MKS-SS1 SinngStand… Memorex SingStand is revolutionizing the way you interact with music – now you can be a star! Memorex SingStand microphone speaker system allows you to sing along with music from iPod or any MP3 device with a headphone jack. Impress your friends and family with voice control and echo effects giving them a stellar vocal performance then connect your own musical instrum… |
|
|
Supersonic IQ-1308 Portable Stereo Speaker for iPad MID/TABLET& Any Other Music Player $12.95 Supersonic Portable Stereo Speaker for iPad MID/TABLET Any Other Music Player Model: IQ-1308 Features: Durable and Light Weight 3.5 mm Auxiliary Cable Allows You to Connect All Portable Audio Devices 3.5 mm Auxiliary Cable/Pin Included Crystal Clear Sound From 2 Custom Designed 4 Ohms Micro Speakers (2 x 50mm) Output Power: 0.4W x 2 Frequency Response: 100Hz – 15KHz Speaker Impedance: 4, 2W, … |
