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Mp3 Players - A Simple Buyer's Guide For the Not So Technologically Savvy

!±8± Mp3 Players - A Simple Buyer's Guide For the Not So Technologically Savvy

In a world filled with MP3 Players, Portable Media Players and music downloads, there are a few of us who are still somewhat confused about how to buy a MP 3 player. With so much information out there it's hard to get past all of the fancy, high tech jargon to make a decision on which one is best for your needs and by the end of your search, you're even more confused than before you started. Well here's a "straight to the point, quick and dirty" lesson on how to buy an MP3 player.

MP3 PLAYER VS PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER

A MP3 Player is a portable digital device that plays and stores music and audio books. A Portable Media Player (PMP) plays and stores audio and video. The name MP3 Player is used as a generic term to describe all portable devices. Although PMPs can play audio not all MP3 Players can play video. For example, the iPod Shuffle, Creative Labs Zen Stone and SanDisk Sansa Clip are MP3 Players and do not have the capability to play video.

BRANDS

For those of you who were not aware, Apple iPod is not the only brand of MP3 Players on the market. There are several other brands of MP3 Players for you to choose depending on your needs and most importantly, your budget. They are the Archos, Coby, Cowon, Creative Labs, iRiver, Philips, Samsung, SanDisk, Sony, Toshiba and Zune (Microsoft).

TYPE

MP3 Players are classified according to how they store digital data. The most common are HARD DRIVE BASED PLAYERS and FLASH MEMORY BASED PLAYERS. The Hard Drive Based MP3 Players have the highest capacity and are larger and heavier than the Flash Memory Based MP3 Players. An example of a HARD DRIVE BASED PLAYER would be the iPod Classic 80 GB, iPod Classic 120 GB, iPod Classic 160 GB, Zune 120 GB, the Archos 80 GB 605 Wi-Fi PMP, Archos 160 GB 605 Wi-Fi PMP and the Creative Labs Zen Vision:M 30 GB MP3 and Video Player. A drawback to the HARD DRIVE BASED PLAYERS is that it has moving parts that can easily malfunction if it is exposed to high temperatures or dropped. The Flash Memory Based Players are light weight and smaller than the Hard Drive Based Players. This type has no moving parts and will have longer audio playback with a storage capacity ranging from 120 to 8000 songs. An example of Flash Memory Based is the Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod Nano or Creative Labs Zen PMP. A drawback of the Flash Memory Based is that it is more expensive than the Hard Drive Based Players even if the storage capacity is less.

CHOOSING A MP3 PLAYER OR PMP

Now that you're armed with the basic information you have to determine which type is best for you. Your personal needs and budget will help you to narrow down your choice.

Decide the type. - Hard Drive vs Flash Memory. When deciding the type keep in mind what you're using it for. For example, if you're going to use it while jogging, then the hard drive based player will not be a good choice because of the size, weight and high chance it will malfunction if it's dropped.

Decide the storage capacity. - When deciding the storage capacity also keep in mind whether you also want to play video and audio (PMP) or just audio. They also come in various storage capacities which can vary by brand. The iRiver brands features a 20 GB capacity. The Archos has a PMP that has 60 GB capacity. Whether you're looking for 1 GB to 160 GB there is a brand and model to suit your needs.

Decide the features. - Determining features is based on personal preference. Some MP3 Players/PMP have several features that may include voice recorders, calendar syncing, FM radio, wireless capability, photo storage or recording TV like a DVR player. For these particular features you may want to consider the Archos brand of PMPs. Another popular feature is color. If you're into pink then you can get a pink mp3 player. Your options are endless it just depends on your personal needs and how much you're willing to spend.

Decide how much you're willing to spend. - The more features you desire the more you'll spend on a MP3 Player. If you're just looking to play music and you're not concerned about the fancy features then you can find one for under . For example, the SanDisk Sansa m250 2GB can be purchased for less that . If you're looking for at least 4GB then iPod Nano or Creative Labs Zen Mosaic would be a good choice. Or, if price isn't a concern and you want the "Cadillac" MP3 Player with all the bells and whistles then consider the Archos 705 Wi-Fi PMP 160 GB. After considering the type, capacity, features and your budget check out each of the above mentioned brands to compare features and price. Also, if you're on a tight budget and still want fun features consider one that has been refurbished. Now you're informed and ready to buy and enjoy your new MP3 Player! Good Luck!


Mp3 Players - A Simple Buyer's Guide For the Not So Technologically Savvy

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

SanDisk 4GB Sansa Fuze Mp3 Player Black Bundle w/ 4GB MicroSDHC Card (8GB Total) & BlueProton USB 2.0 Reader

!±8±SanDisk 4GB Sansa Fuze Mp3 Player Black Bundle w/ 4GB MicroSDHC Card (8GB Total) & BlueProton USB 2.0 Reader

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With the SanDisk Sansa Fuze, you can fuse your portable entertainment, featuring 4 GB of storage. Listen, watch, and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 1,000 songs**. Watch your favorite video clips on the Sansa Fuze's 1.9-inch color screen. Measuring just 0.3 inches thin, the Sansa Fuze marks the next wave of music and video players. Includes 4GB MicroSD Card & BlueProton USB 2.0 microSD Card Reader

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

SanDisk Sansa M260 4GB MP3 Player (Blue)

!±8±SanDisk Sansa M260 4GB MP3 Player (Blue)

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The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players offer great sound, ease of use, and high quality sound with virtually no weight. Created by the leaders in flash memory, this flash-based model provides high-quality digital music playback at an affordable price. As a replacement to our original Digital Audio Player line, this improved look also includes Sansa's excellent navigation: songs sorted by title, artist, album, genre and more. The Sansa m200 Series MP3 players are the first to provide Microsoft PlaysForSure Subscription Service for unlimited downloads. Choose to play your favorite track repeatedly, in random sequence, or play all the songs continuously Hi-speed USB 2.0 connects to almost any computer for hi-speed music transfer (backwards compatible to USB 1.1 ports) Comes with sleek carrying case and armband to protect your player and keep your hands free Easy to use - plug and play, no drivers required (except Win98SE requires driver) Indigo backlit LCD provides ID3 Tag information (v.1 and 2)

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

SanDisk Sansa Speaker Dock for Sansa e100 and m200 Series Players

!±8±SanDisk Sansa Speaker Dock for Sansa e100 and m200 Series Players

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