Daniel P asked:


I was looking for an iPod touch alternative, and I stumbled upon the Archos 605 WiFi, but that was too big, costly and hard drive based. I was looking for a flash based MP3 Player that has good WiFi battery life, and a built in web browser. Thank you!

Rosa

Karl Bantleman asked:




MP3 players are portable media players to listen to your favourite music, store video files and images. Without question the most famous one is the Apple iPod but other brands are catching up quickly with the technology and features.

The development started with portable cassette players followed by CD players and finally Mini Disc players. However, the devices were not able to store music in digital files and relied on external storage drives. As they were much bigger than today’s MP3 players and had a limited functionality their use wasn’t as handy and the audio quality often suffered from movements. Consequently, portable audio devices were not best for outside activities, running and exercising in those days.

This all changed in 2001 when Apple released the first iPod with 5GB storage for more than 1000 songs in the new mp3 format. Supported by iTunes and thanks to the small size and huge storage capacity, the iPod is still the most popular MP3 player on the market. According to recent surveys it is not only the best selling MP3 player but also has almost no substitute product.

Today, the Apple product range comprises the iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle and the latest iPod touch as well as the iPhone. These small portable MP3 players can play audio files like mp3 and others but also display images and play videos. Recent models also support the new MPEG-4 format.

In a nutshell, the Apple iPod provides an all-around solution for portable audio. The Apple software iTunes can be regarded as the most popular programme for organising and storing music and other audio and video files. Whereas it was previously only available for Apple computers like the Mac, it can now be downloaded by everyone. It offers the user the benefit of automatically updating the iPod as soon as it is connected to the computer. This makes it easier to organise the music library and saves a lot of time, too.

Even though other manufacturers like Sony and Samsung try to gain some market share, the iPod is still the outstanding market leader due to Apple’s innovation focus this is unlikely to change in the near future.

Johnny

YA DIG!? asked:


I mean like other mp3 players (zune, creative zen ,ece) are soo much cheaper but why do people still choose ipods over them? I have an ipod touch, its great and stuff AND I LUVV IT!! but i just wanna know the answer to this question thanks!

Lauren

James Rich Richardson asked:




Physical Features

Samsung’s YP-P2 comes to the market with a cool touch screen with a relatively big display and operating this device has become very easy even with a single hand. Samsung’s YP-P2 is widely available in different dark, but shiny colors. When compared with other similar configuration MP3 players, this seems to be little bit expensive. But Samsung offers you Bluetooth stereo connectivity and an iPod Touch. Having 3.8 x 2.0 x 0.4 inches as dimensions, Samsung’s YP-P2 is quite slim compared to its competitors.But I must admit that it’s not in the “slimmest” category. One important design aspect of Samsung’s YP-P2 is that Samsung has tried to give this equipment the look and feel of iPod Touch for some reason.

Technical Department

Unlike most other popular MP3 players, this supports only a very few audio, video and picture formats. When it comes to audio, it supports MP3 and WMA, SVI and WMV as video formats and JPEG as photo format. This is a huge disadvantage of YP-P2 and consumers seem not too happy about it. To overcome the disadvantage over supporting formats, YP-P2 is equipped with lot of sound effects and nine-band custom EQ. I guess the consumers would love this. In addition to that, this device is capable of showing videos up to the resolution of 480×272. For customization of the screen, it offers three types of fonts and three types of menus. Users can make selections out of these options and optionally they can have their own wallpaper.

Laurie

Dave Joa asked:




Almost everyone these days who does not already own an MP3 player of some kind is probably thinking of buying one. Many will want just an mp3 player but many others will be more interested in a full-on digital media player which will show images and play video rather than just mp3 music tracks.

The type of mp3 player required will depend on what it is to be used for. If you are trying to get or stay fit and regularly visit the gym or go running in the park then the ability to replay music in a very small portable unit, such as the iPod Shuffle, is probably all you need.

If you prefer to watch music videos instead of just listening to music tracks or if you are a film buff and want to watch movies on your mp3 player then you will need video replay functionality. This is now found on most mp3 players, including most of Apple’s iPod range, such as the iPod Classic, iPod Touch and more recently the iPod Nano.

An mp3 player, which can also display images and photographs, will be of great use to any level of photographer whether professional or amateur. When on location or later back home it is now very easy to transfer digital photos from a digital camera to a mp3 player that has the required functionality for photographic storage. This is a great way to back up photos as secure copies.

Whatever you want to do with your new mp3 player you will need to ensure that you can do what you want with the model you buy and that it is easy to transfer digital media from the sources you want to use. For instance all iPod users will want to connect to the iTunes store to buy and download music, movies and podcasts. It will be the same for other mp3 players, so check this out before buying.

You can also use some mp3 players as backup media for your personal computer, but the player you choose will have to have a high storage capacity to enable you to do this. A model like the Apple iPod Classic 80gb would be ideal for this. Make sure that the relevant software is available to help you undertake transfers of documents and files from your computer hard drive.

As with everything you get what you pay for, so if you need more functionality from your mp3 player it is going to cost you more to get it. There are many different manufacturers and models of mp3 players available and you should go online to do your research and to find the best deal. There you will find the biggest choice and detailed information on the most recent models.

Carolyn

2ksammy10 asked:

Here is my Top 10 Mp3 Players. For full information and reviews click the links attached below. 1. Apple iPod Touch (3rd Generation): tinyurl.com 2. Sony Walkman NWZS545BLK 16 GB Video MP3 Player: tinyurl.com 3. Zune HD 16 GB Video MP3 Player: tinyurl.com 4. SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB Video MP3 Player: tinyurl.com 5. Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation): tinyurl.com 6. SanDisk(R) Sansa(R) Clip+ 8GB MP3 Player: tinyurl.com 7. Samsung P3 Palm Theatre Plus 16 GB MP3 Player: tinyurl.com 8. Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media Tablet: tinyurl.com 9. SanDisk Sansa Express 2 GB MP3 Player: tinyurl.com 10. Coby MP305-4G MP3 Player with 4 GB Flash Memory: tinyurl.com top ten 10 mp3 players mp4 video players best ipod touch sony walkman sansa 8gb free download mp3 how to samsung nano classic shuffle coby sandisk archos tablet 250gb sansa fuze zune hd review

Michele

RudeandOffensive asked:

Just a random overview of the mp3 players I own, what I think about them, how I use them, etc. Don’t use any of these anymore. Gave my ipod touch away, stopped using the sansa clip and fuze, the zen vision M was too bulky to bother with anymore, and most importantly, I got a zune and then later an iphone, which is now the only mp3 player I use (since I always have it on me anyway). And no, you can’t have them.

Samuel

Anthony Coleman asked:


What’s hot for 2009 in mp3 devices? If you go by name recognition alone it would be anything from Apple’s iPod series. Face it Steve Job and team have done a great job equating the iPod with all things mp3. There is more to the mp3 landscape, however.

Did you know there are mp3 players that do not require any connectivity to the Internet to function? Did you know there are combination CD mp3 players? Did you know there are many models that are extremely affordable and easy to use? If not, keep reading we think you’ll find something that’s a perfect fit.

Apple iPod – We’ll bring this up first because we know it’s what you’ll probably think of first. From the iPod Shuffle to the iPod Touch you’ll find an option from $49 to around $400. Price and unit will depend entirely on what you want it to do. The 1 GB unit will allow you to house more than 200 songs, while the larger 32 GB units allow video, movies and certain PDA qualities that make it a function that goes beyond what you might think of an mp3 device.

Sony MP3 – The 21st Century finds Sony selling an entirely new Walkman. At the time of this review a 2 GB Walkman could be purchased for around $40. This included an FM receiver and a record function for radio shows you want to record digitally for later playback. Like the iPod you can also feature larger units with a video display. Available units provide up to 8 GB of storage.

Phillips MP3 – Like the Sony the top end player is an 8 GB video and audio mp3 device. Also like Sony this provides an FM receiver. Their top end unit (SA6185) provides built in speakers allowing you to share your video and music without ear buds.

Coby MP3 – This company has always been about providing affordable electronics. They provide a 2 GB mp3 player for around $27. This unit is based on a USB plug built in. No cords needed. On the top end Coby provides a wide screen video playback unit that comes in models up to 16 GB of storage.

Creative MP3 – How’s this for tantalizing? A 2 GB mp3 player for more than $20 less than a 1 GB iPod Shuffle? Creative has provided this with the Zen Stone. This also features speakers and an FM receiver. PC World reviewed Creative’s top model, the Zen X-Fi and said, “…beyond question a better all-around digital music player than any of Apple’s current iPods.” The 32 GB unit sells for less than $300 and comes with the ability to use certain Internet functions in a wireless atmosphere.

RCA MP3 – RCA has long been known for their electronics and commitment to audio. The 2 GB Pearl is an unusual offering. This mp3 player provides the least expensive unit and it comes with the ability to expand your playlist through an onboard slot for an expansion card. The downside is the unit is powered by a single AAA battery. This will need replacing about every 15 hours. For the sports enthusiast RCA provides the Jet Stream. This provides wireless earphones, a stopwatch, calorie counter and pedometer.

Zune MP3 – So, you’re thinking 32 GB may not be enough for the music and videos you want to play on your portable mp3 player. Zune from Microsoft offers up to 120 of space for around $250. They also offer units for less die hard fans with 4 GB at the lower end.

Sandisk MP3 – This company has taken a hard look at how some people listen to music and concluded that there were some who would love an mp3 player, but who either did not have a computer or the expertise needed to download music. That’s the premise behind SlotMusic. This product allows you to simply plug a pre-loaded card into the mp3 player with music – much like a CD. It is the only mp3 player reviewed that offers a completely offline way to gain mp3 music. However, they also provide units that do require Internet connectivity with up to 32 GB of space for around $250.

Buying Your MP3 Player

Online shopping has become a great way to purchase electronics. When looking for your new mp3 player you might consider sites like http://www.bizrate.com, http://www.mysimon.com http://www.allmp3-players.com or http://www.amazon.com.



WENDELL

Dave Joa asked:


Many of us have a desire to own the latest device or gizmo, but some of us would just be happy to have the opportunity to own a standard MP3 Player, so that we can simply listen to music. Of course the newer and very popular digital media players are also very tempting especially since watching movies and viewing images or photos wherever we want is such fun.

The exact type or model of mp3 player that you require will depend on what it is you want to use it for. If you are trying to stay fit and regularly go to the gym or run in the park then you will want to replay your music on a very small portable unit, such as the iPod Shuffle.

If you prefer to watch movies or look at images then you should consider buying an mp3 player that provides access to this type of media, and you cannot do this with the older mp3 players which only play music tracks.

Fortunately all newer mp3 players, especially those from Apple including the ipod Touch, Nano and Classic models, do support both video and photos display.

Photographers, both professional and amateur, will love any mp3 player, which can also display images and photographs. They would find one of these very useful. When on location or later back home they would find it very easy to transfer digital photos from a digital camera to a mp3 player that has the required functionality for photographic storage. This is a great way to back up photos as secure copies.

Whatever you want to do with your new mp3 player you will need to ensure that you can do what you want with the model you buy and that it is easy to transfer digital media from the sources you want to use. For instance all iPod users will want to connect to the iTunes store to buy and download music, movies and podcasts. It will be the same for other mp3 players, so check this out before buying.

If you want to backup files, such as documents or spreadsheets from your PC you can now do this with many mp3 players but they must have a large amount of storage. The 80 GB iPod Classic would be extremely suitable for this task. However, depending on the mp3 player you buy you might also have to buy additional software to allow you to do this.

The MP3 players that have more of the features you need and a bigger capacity are always going to cost you more wherever you buy them. So carefully research what is currently available and what all the different deals actually offer.

And of course you must go online to search the internet for what you want. You will find details of all the different models from each manufacturer online and this will help make it easier for you to make the right decision on your choice of mp3 player.



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Dana asked:


What are other mp3 players that have wireless chips and allow you to use msn or youtube? Besides the ipod touch, I was wondering if theres anything else that allows you to chat on msn like the itouch but for a cheaper price?

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