We Know: How to Buy an MP3 Player

What is an MP3 Player?

MP3 players are audio devices that enable you to listen to MP3 songs, a digital format for music that has become very popular as the sound quality is better than CD's. Many people will purchase MP3 songs online, then download to their computer and subsequently transfer them to their MP3 player.

Shopping Tips for MP3 Players

When shopping for an MP3 player, keep the following in mind:

  • Headphones are usually included with an MP3 player, but they may not be of the best quality. Consider investing in a good set of headphones to take maximum advantage of your player.
  • Not every MP3 player includes a digital FM tuner, but it does offer an additional music choice.
  • To be able to transfer music between your computer and MP3 player, make sure that the player is compatible with your computer's operating system. For example, if your computer runs on Windows XP, make sure the MP3 player will work with that.
  • A belt clip makes it handy to attach the MP3 player to you while jogging or walking.
  • Storage space is critical. The more you want the more you have to pay, but if you have a huge music collection or are acquiring one, investing in more hard drive space now will extend the usefulness of your player over time.
  • Battery life is also critical. Most MP3 players use rechargeable batteries, and some are better than others. Most players have an estimated length of time that they'll run on batteries which you can use for a shopping comparison.
  • Built-in microphones are convenient when you'll be recording but don't want to have or carry a separate microphone.

MP3 Players

There are many MP3 players to choose from and more all the time. Here are several popular models:

  1. SanDisk 1 GB MP3 Player Sells for about $105.
  2. Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback: Watch movies as well as listen to music. Sells for about $285.
  3. Creative MuVo TX FM 1 GB MP3 Player: Sells for about $146.
  4. Mac Vision MA833A 128 MB MP3 Player: A much cheaper alternative to the iPod, but with a tiny amount of storage. Sells for about $30.


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