Pongphap Awootsopa asked:


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Mp3 players are the most portable and easy-to-use device to play music. This latest evolution in music technology takes the place of all the other musical formats including records, cassettes, CDs and become the most worldwide popular device to play music at the present time. Many of the youngsters today cannot live without one. Because of this prospering popularity of MP3 players, there are varieties of MP3 players available in the market. Numerous companies are extremely attempt to debut newer and better media players. They offer excellent quality products and services at the lowest prices online and offline.

When you look for a new MP3 player, it’s important to realize that there are a variety of features and an even larger number of retailers in the market. Mp3 players also come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and colors. It is a good idea to do some comparative pricing and search for product information before making a decision.

Below are some of the factors to consider that will help you get the best MP3 Player.

- Perhaps the biggest consideration is memory. The types of MP3 Players basically depend upon the capacity of your Player. Some of the types of mp3 players are flash memory mp3 Players, micro-drive mp3 players, hard drive mp3 players and mp3 CD players.

The proper size will be determined by how many songs you’d like to carry at one time. An average mp3 file is about 2.5MB in size then a 1Gig player can hold 40. Top-quality MP3 players are available with hard drives in the 20-60 GB range. The MP3 players can also be used as a data storage device for all types of computer files.

Size of the memory has the largest impact on price. So the size of memory which you purchase is according to your usability and budget.

- Be sure to get the features that you need. When you are searching for a new MP3 player, there are several key of features which need consideration. As you checking out an MP3 player, hold it and play with the buttons. Here are a few feature options for MP3 players include.

- Display screen size & functions

- FM radio receiver

- Built-in microphones

- Recording FM radio

- Displaying the song title and artist

- Flash Video Games

- LCD Touch Screen Many people always take an interest in a pretty design of mp3 players. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, the utility is principal for choosing the proper mp3 player.

- Look at accessories. It is not matter what kind of the latest accessory a person has. Mp3 player accessories are meant to enhance your musical experience. When you are purchasing a new accessory, you must be sure that it is compatible with your mp3 player. Not all mp3 player accessories will work with the other brand. Some brand has done a great marketing service by making a line of accessories just for their brand of players.

The best place to buy cheap mp3 players is an online store with discounts. By reading online customer reviews, comparing prices and model specifications, you will be able to select the best MP3 player easily.



TRUMAN

mac10trigga asked:


whats so good about listening to music on a little handheld device? mp3 players/ipods are pointless are they not?

TOMAS

I am rock asked:


I am looking for a 4GB, more backup Li ions battery type, Mp3 players, I live in Bangalore and don’t know exactly where to buy em. Please tell me some good places.

LANNY

Michelle Bery asked:


For those of us who are old enough to remember the 8-track tape and the vinyl record, we can appreciate the advancements that playing music has made over the past years. In a blink of an eye we went from large records to small discs; and now, playing music wherever we are rarely requires more than a tiny piece of equipment that can easily fit into our shirt pocket or slip into our briefcase. The MP3 player has utterly transformed the way in which we listen to music. And savvy companies know that in order to stay competitive they have to get in the game. So it’s no wonder that Microsoft has entered the world of this technologically advanced portable music with the Microsoft MP3 player.

An MP3 player plays recorded music that you have stored on the system through the downloading of CDs or the purchase and download of music through online resources. The MP3 technology literally compresses audio files into its smallest size without compromising sound quality. The result of the compression is enough room to store - in some cases, depending on the MP3 player - up to thousands of songs. Better still, the MP3 player is a portable unit often no bigger than a pack of playing cards and can be connected to your car, headphones, or portable speakers to enjoy music anywhere.

Until now, Apple’s iPod has cornered the market in the world of MP3 players, offering a variety of models that complement Apple’s comprehensive online resources. In an effort to level the playing field, the new Microsoft MP3 player - the Zune - has been launched for a waiting public.

This new Microsoft MP3 player promises to further revolutionize the world of music through a variety of high-end offerings previously unseen in the market of MP3 players. With larger storage, a bigger, brighter screen, the ability to share music from Zune to Zune, and a built-in FM radio, the Microsoft MP3 player has greater functionality that its closest competitors to date.

Like Apple and its iPod, Microsoft understands that in order for the Microsoft MP3 player to be its most successful it must offer comprehensive and convenient online resources for users. For instance, the ability for users to transfer music to and from each other is handled through the Zune online marketplace where members can share their favorite tunes.

In addition to storing all your favorite songs, the Microsoft MP3 player also offers video capabilities, allowing users to download video content onto their Zune and enjoy it on its 3-inch LCD screen anywhere they are.

With the ability to enjoy the Microsoft MP3 player anywhere and everywhere, users are sure to enjoy this new member in the MP3 marketplace.



MATHEW

DD asked:


I have a sansa e260r and one day downloded music to it. But after downloading music to it, the songs never showed up or played on my mp3 player again. Everytime I try to download songs, the mp3 says, song library is empty. I called customer service, and they said that my mp3 has a virus. Any suggestions on software that will fix my mp3 player.

DAMIEN

Robert Riles asked:


If a person can’t afford a high end mp3 player they can go in for a cheap mp3 player which is much lower in price factor. But these players too offer most of the other features present in other mp3 players. Cheap mp3 players are likely to have a lesser memory and so the number of songs you can store will be very few only and you will have to keep changing the collection if you want to add more songs to it. Also the battery life might be for fewer hours, say about 5-10hrs, which is not bad but not great. Another drawback with the cheap mp3 players is sometimes they might be models that have gone obsolete and so are being sold at a low cost, but if they get into any trouble, or don’t work, repair might be next to impossible.

The Cheap mp3 players are mostly available in the grey market, where products are bought without a bill or guarantee. What happens in this case is if the product doesn’t function well, the customer has no way or getting it fixed or asking for a replacement. So it is better to buy electronic devices at reputed stores. However, if one was to buy a second hand mp3 player at a cheap price, he might get lucky. Some of them do actually work well, and were probably given away only because something new came into the market. Gone are the days when people used walkmans and cd players to listen to music. Today they would rather carry an mp3 player than be seen with the other devices. So, depending on their budget, they go looking for a device that suits their needs and is yet good quality.

These days since there are so many companies coming out with new models every month or year, the older ones are still around in the market but their prices dip. Also some websites sell the mp3 players at a discounted price and during holidays, one will find sales happening. These are ideal times to buy such products as they become more affordable then. It is safer to buy a good quality reliable brand mp3 player, instead of a cheap mp3 player, and you might end up spending more on repairs. The life of these players is a maximum of 3years, as beyond that it would become obsolete and no longer available in the market. And so the resale value will also come down and you will have to keep this and buy another newer device. For example, Apple has come up with the iPod Nano and Video; today the iPod mini is no longer in the market. Those who have a mini will have to change to latest models for more memory and features; else they can be happy with what they have till it stops working. Such is the world of cheap mp3 players; you can use it till it stops working and then think about buying another player.



KIRBY

:))) asked:


do most mp3 players run on batteries or can you just stick them in the usb port and thats how they charge. or is that just some that charge that way?

RUSS

Vikram kuamr asked:


When we talk about CDS, we are referring to compact discs in a form of pre-recorded media. These are physically distinct discs made of plastic that have music data encoded into them. Before the advent of MP3 players, CDs were an extremely popular form of music storage media. You can still buy CDs nowadays. Each CD has a collection of song titles and content which you buy and which will then belong to you. A CD can be played over and over again as you like. Provided the plastic disc does not get scratched, melted or even broken, you can expect your CD to last you for as long as it lives (or you live.)

MP3 players are a relatively recent innovation in the music storage and music player business. They are said to be the new rival of CDs because they can match the capabilities of CDs when it comes to music selection, music fidelity and robustness. When in the past music users described high end music fidelity as CD quality sound, MP3 players are now beating on the door threatening to take away CD’s dominance of music fidelity standards because they have almost reached CD-quality music fidelity standards.

Should you choose CDs over MP3 players? It depends on what you are looking for. Some people use CDs because they retain their music fidelity through time without any changes provided the user of the CD takes good care of his CDs. MP3 players, on the other hand, keep changing constantly as MP3 player manufacturers keep altering their designs to top rivals in the business when it comes to features that will attract consumers to them. Your MP3 from last year may be an ancient artifact when compared to the MP3 players that are introduced in the market lately. Plus, MP3 players take some getting used to as consumers have to learn how to manipulate the more advanced ones. CD players are usually just plug-in and play types so they are very easy for practically everyone to use and play. Considering the market for music players is not just composed of the young but also the elderly who love good music just like anyone else but may have a harder time adapting to new technologies, CDs seem to have a good argument for staying in the market.

This is where the uniqueness of MP3 players may backfire on them. As MP3 player manufacturers keep trying to beat one another by introducing new models that have more and “better” features, the uniqueness of each model may bewilder consumers who, not only are trying to keep track of the songs of their favorite artists, but now have to keep track of which model is superior to the others. And how many consumers really have the time, energy, money and inclination to assess all the MP3 players out on the market? Not very many actually.

One way that MP3 players might be able to beat CDs when it comes to market dominance is when cheap MP3 players flood the retailers. Cheap MP3 players are less expensive, usually lower-end music players and thus have less features than the higher end music players. If your income can only accommodate the purchase of cheap MP3 players, then you may favor these over the more expensive CD players. Thus, building a music collection may either lean towards buying the hardy and reliable CDs or purchasing the upstart MP3 players. And at this point, it’s anyone’s ballgame.



DENNY

Kris Saelen asked:


There are several ways on how to land the best MP3 player deals or ways that will help one acquire the MP3 player that best suits one’s tastes and needs. One way is to read reviews on the brands of MP3 players that work and don’t work according to one’s purpose. There are countless MP3 player reviews on the Internet which can be classified into expert reviews and user reviews. Most of these MP3 player reviews are geared at helping the readers choose the brands and types of MP3 players that meet a particular buyer’s needs and expectations. 

Second is to monitor the Internet websites that cater to buyers of digital electronics. Most of the digital media players, MP3 players included, are always evolving and more and more styles and brands are being developed providing new functions and features that are adaptive to changing factors such as the changing tastes and needs of the consumers as affected by their changing lifestyles. By monitoring these websites, one can be updated with the latest models of MP3 players, including those that are yet to be introduced in the market.

Lastly, one can be closer to landing the best MP3 player deals by gaining a wider perspective. This can be done by joining website forums or availing of newsletters offered by Internet websites specializing on digital media gadgets. By joining website forums, one can be educated on the views and testimonials of actual users of each particular gadget and since MP3 players are such a trend these days that practically almost everyone owns one, it is very easy to gather user opinions on the subject, and most of the expressed opinions are outright and realistic. . But the best way to deal with user opinions is to compare them with expert views just to give you an idea on what to believe. The ultimate trick is to just be your sensible self and to screen what you read. By gathering enough information and coupling them with your gut, you can be assured of getting what you want.



HOUSTON

•°o.O(epiitome•of•beauty)O.o°• asked:


I have 2 siblings. My sister is 7 & my brother is 12. We like all types of music except country and hard core rap. What are some good, kid-friendly songs to put on their mp3 players. They really like upbeat songs. Nothing negative, misogynistic, offensive, or with sexual undertones.

thanks in advance for your help

RONALD