WhichWebsite asked:

We take a look at the two new Walkman from Sony, the E Series and the S Series. Get the full report at www.which.co.uk

Wesley

sumfight asked:

Hello Internet! I have nifty things to tell you about MP3 players. Thanks for watching internet, I will see you at the Pancake Night.

Brenda

Geoff Dodd asked:




There is a quiet revolution happening with product delivery on The Internet. Web marketers doing their product creation have realized that the perceived value of a digital product is everything, so they are turning to packaging alternatives, to create mystique and increased attraction. Will these clever marketing tricks work?

No longer is a simple digital download able to hold the curiosity and offer the intrigue that it did back in 1998. This fact was hit home to the writer by marketers advising students to offer a CD hard copy of any downloadable digital product, purely to increase the product’s perceived value. Educators maintained that something tangible, held in the hand, just feels ‘worth more.’

Then the game changed irreversibly when the largest supplier of software for the PC brought out the Office suite on a flash drive — effectively giving away the gift of a piece of hardware, and yes, increasing the perceived value of that computer software product. A radical change indeed! Was that a stroke of genius?

If that was the intelligent move of the 21st Century, wait for the next development! Just last month the Boise, Idaho based marketer Russell Brunson tried a rather risky experiment. He imported 10,000 MP3 players from Hong Kong, then had them pre-loaded with his latest online business training course, mysteriously known as Micro Continuity. This is a business plan or model where you give away free items before you attract a prospect into a membership area with recurring billing, so as to create a flow of residual income.

The risky experiment turned into an overwhelming success for Mr Brunson. His new method of product delivery by mp3 player worked so well that he had to phone up Hong Kong for a repeat order of the hardware item. Note also that he was paying his joint venture partners a generous $27 for each hardware item given and delivered, bearing his audio mp3 training files. The profitability of all of this depended on the customer uptake and subscription to the ongoing training inside the member site.

So what is the marketing lesson to take away from this? Is it simply the more value you give, the more you will receive? Clearly, perceived value is King and the act of giving generously up-front is Queen. Together these marketing principles will work massively for anyone considering better ways of product creation. Especially if the ultimate goal is to generate an endless residual income.

Jerry

shinymedia asked:

Susi checks out the latest MP3 players from Philips

Kathy

Scott K asked:




So you’ve decided that you want a portable MP3 player to take your music collection with you. You hop online and search for MP3 players and discover that choosing an MP3 player is going to be more difficult than you thought. There are a myriad of options out there. First, the iPod which is the most popular option, second, the other brands of mp3 players that compete with the iPod (some well, some not), and then there’s phones and PDA’s that play mp3s. If you feel like you’ve gotten in over your head choosing an mp3 player, relax. I will give you 5 great tips to make choosing an mp3 player easy.

Choosing an MP3 Player Tip 1: Hard Drive vs. Flash Memory

The first thing to consider when choosing an MP3 player is the type of memory you need. Hard drive players store files on small hard disks just like your computer. The advantage to getting a hard drive player is the capacity is very large. MP3 players with 20, 30, 80, or 160 gigabytes (GB) can be had that store up to 25,000 songs! The disadvantage when choosing a hard drive MP3 player is that the hard drive has moving parts, whereas flash memory does not. These hard drives will war out faster than flash players (although hard drives will still last you several years), and they will skip if you bounce the player when using the player during jogging or other physical activities.

Flash memory players, as mentioned, do not have moving parts so are safe for workouts. They have smaller capacities than hard drive MP3 players, but they can be had cheaply with 1 GB of memory which can easily hold about 250 songs. The flash memory is also more compact than a hard drive, so flash players can be made much more compact and thinner than a hard drive player. When your choosing an MP3 player, consider size, amount of memory, and durability before you buy.

Choosing an MP3 Player Tip 2: Music Options

When you are choosing an MP3 player, you need to determine how you are going to get music on to your player. There are 4 major ways to get music onto your MP3 player:

1. Music software that comes with your player, including iTunes or the Zune Marketplace. You can buy songs online and add them to your player all in one convenient software package.

2. Independent music stores such as Amazon.com. You can buy songs at these stores and download them to your computer, where they can be added to your MP3 player.

3. Subscription music such as Rhapsody or Napster. For a low monthly fee, you can have unlimited music downloads. Some players do not support this, so make sure yours does.

4. Rip music off of CDs you already own.

When choosing an MP3 player, make sure your preferred method of getting music is supported.

Choosing an MP3 Player Tip 3: Photo and Video Options

If you want to watch movies or view photos on your player, consider choosing an MP3 player with a large color screen. Even a small increase in screen size on a compact device can make it alot easier to view photos or videos on your player. Also, if you like movies, choose a hard drive MP3 player because movie files are very large.

Choosing an MP3 Player Tip 4: User Interface and Other Features



It is very important to take a look at the user interface when you are choosing an MP3 player. Try to pick up the player and navigate the menus to get a feel for how easy it is to find your songs or media. If you are buying online, try to read some thorough reviews to get a feel for how easy the player is to operate. This is a major source of customer dissatisfaction, so don’t overlook it.

MP3 players also come with many extra features, such as Wi-Fi syncing or FM radio. When you are choosing an MP3 player, shop around to get a feel of what types of features are offered.

Choosing an MP3 Player Tip 5: Integrated Devices

Some phones, PDA’s, satellite radios, and even GPS units can play MP3 files. Playing music is not their primary purpose so you will have to make some compromises if you choose to go this route. The advantage is you only have to carry one device.

Choosing an MP3 player doesn’t have to be complicated. Just remember these five tips an be sure to shop around for a player that meets your needs in your price range.

Arthur

CBS asked:

Beyond the annoyance of hearing your neighbor’s playlist on the train, listening to music too loud can cause long term hearing loss. Katie Couric has more.

Gloria

Stephen Ahlfeld asked:




Do you currently have an mp3 player or an mp4 player? In your personal opinion,which do you think is better and more beneficial.This has been an ongoing debate for some time. It’s quite obvious that mp4 players are superior to mp3 players. Well that’s my view anyway, although I am very sure that a lot of people will also agree with me.Mp3 players were obviously first to enter the market back in 1997 and have been a major success since then.Because of their small size they are very convenient, not only for people to fit them in the smallest of compartments or pockets but also utilise them when they do exercise at the gym,ride a bike,travel to work or simply just for recreational usage.

But lets face it, the mp3 player basically only plays audio songs and besides that it unfortunately does not have much more to offer to people.This is where mp4 players have take over and have the extreme upper hand.Along with Mp4 players came the introduction of video playback and recording functions which were previously not available with the origional mp3 players.But this is only the beginning.Lets look at the Mp4 player features and factors to consider:

1.The size of the MP4 player .There are different sizes of mp4 players. Some have larger
screens than others, the inclusion of video playback capability, hard drive and others.The
LCD screens commonly come in sizes of 1.8″,2″,2.5″ and 3″.Once again the bigger the LCD
screen on the MP4 player,the better.the price,however might tend to shoot up a bit.

2.The next factor we will talk about is AV/IN and AV/OUT capabilities with Line in recording. This feature is common but it is important to make sure the MP4 player you wish to purchase supports at
least one or both of these ports. It should also support both NTSC and PAL.This feature will obviously allow you to playback video images or movies from the MP4 Player to your TV screen
and alternatively allow you to record TV programs or movies onto your MP4 player.

3.Mp4 players may have other features such as an FM tuner ,audio recording capability, small notebook functions etc.

4.USB connection speed to the PC, which affects the rate at which you can upload movies,images and audio mp3’s from your PC to the MP4 portable device.The latest mp4 player models today commonly support high speed USB 2.0 transfer. Others also support Firewire.

Apart from all the above factors you can also watch any movies and other videos on you small
LCD screen , it also offers other useful and handy features such as the ability to do voice recording,notebook functions for storing data,alarm clocks,calendars to mark important dates,simple games like the ones on cell phones and the use of memory card ports for those who need to utilise more memory.The best function is the ability to encode and playback your favourite movies or music videos on the mp4 player itself.Some mp4 player also give you the ability to playback the video from your mp4 player to you Television screen.Now clearly the mp4 player is slightly bigger than the mp3 player due to the fact that it has an LCD screen.But once again that should not affect your decision.

So you be the decider of which one is more useful and easy to use.Mp4 players are clearly a thing of the future but I’m sure there are al ot of folks who would rather be happier with an mp3 player.

Phyllis

TIAnalog asked:

Thank an Engineer: Fun video that spoofs what the world would be like with MP3 players. Texas Instruments sends a shout out to today’s engineers, thanking them for their ingenuity and passion that have enabled the innovations we’ve all come to rely on. We’re looking for ideas for the next video, so post your great idea on what you think the world would be like without engineering innovations and see other videos at www.ti.com/thanks

Jeff

slamtank asked:

Free MP3s, iPods, MP3 Players,CDs and more from lagoon music: www.lagoonmusic.com Lagoon Music is the Only Site willing to BUY you Anything Music Related! The site uses a points system where you complete surveys to get points which you then redeem for the prize of your choice. There are four types of surveys: 100% free, purchase required, cell phone required and credit card required. Free surveys have the lowest payout and purchase required usually have the highest payout. Lagoon music is only given money from its sponsors if you get credit for the offer. The shipping and handling for prizes is free. Prizes that are codes (Gift cards) are either mailed or e-mailed to you, depending on the luck of the draw. The prizes that are offered include anything that is music related. The site also offers a custom order option where you can order prizes that are from other sites (such as Amazon), provided that you have a link to the site and you have enough points to cover that site’s shipping and handling.

Benjamin

Chris Robertson asked:




Back in the late 1990s, MP3 players revolutionized the way people listen to music. Today, karaoke MP3 players are revolutionizing the way people sing.

For those who are unfamiliar with the origins of MP3 players, MP3 is a file extension name (.mp3) for a type of compressed audio file. Typically, an MP3 file retains the quality of the sound while compressing it to about one-twelfth its original size. Early MP3 players were made with flash memory, and could hold only about 20 songs. Today, MP3 players (and digital audio players like the iPod) have internal hard drives that can hold thousands of songs.

In the early days, MP3 downloads were songs “ripped” from CDs and “shared” via the Internet. That was deemed to be illegal copyright infringement, and eventually led to online music stores that sold not only top 20 Billboards but also virtually any song available for sale. MP3 music players became ubiquitous and everyone from teenagers walking down the street to businessmen on airline flights could be seen with the telltale earbuds in their ears.

Today, MP3 players have gone to the next level, providing not only listening pleasure, but also the satisfaction of being able to read the song lyrics and sing along. These MP3 karaoke players are the hot new gadgets on the market, and capitalize on the popularity of such hit TV shows as “American Idol,” “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” and “The Singing Bee.”

Karaoke MP3 players are a breeze to use. Simply put, the user takes his or her MP3 downloads, loads them into the karaoke MP3 player, and then enters the lyrics. You can either enter the actual lyrics of the song or your own version of the lyrics. Once you’ve entered the lyrics, you can use the manufacturer’s software to remove the vocal track from the song. This leaves you with only the music. From there, the screen on the MP3 player displays the lyrics as you sing along and records your voice over the melody. From there, you can share “your song” with friends, submit it as an audition, or simply listen for your own enjoyment.

Unlike regular karaoke machines, which are bulky and require setting up, karaoke MP3 players are the ultimate mobile devices. In addition, karaoke music players rely on karaoke CDs to display the lyrics and play the music. You can forget the top 20 Billboards, since by the time a song makes it on a karaoke CD, it’s long past its prime. In contrast, karaoke MP3 players allow you to use MP3 downloads of the most current hits - as well as old favorites.

There’s little doubt that MP3 players have come a long way, and that the new wave of karaoke MP3 players are in perfect harmony with today’s trend to sing along and sing out loud!

Gene