Daniel Hansen asked:




You must have been living inside a cave placed on top of a steep mountain with bats and snakes around you for the past decade if you still don’t know what an mp3 player is. If you were to ask me the difference between portable players and CD players, well my answer is pretty simple. CD player is both pre-portable music player and post-walk man.

CD players are kind of almost obsolete with the arrival of mp3s, mp4s, iPods and other portable music players. CD player and mp3 players are like VHS and DVD.

Most people would even own a made-in-china mp3 player than own the most expensive CD player in the world, trust me.

But if you’re still not convinced with my statements above, read this whole article to fully understand the advantage of this new breed of music player over obsolete portable digitalmusic players.

Though most cars, stereos and computers still use CDs, it doesn’t mean you should also always carry and use CDs anywhere you go.

Portable CD players are bulky to bring while traveling. You must bring all the CDs you want to listen to. You have to switch CDs to change artist or album or type of music you want to listen. You also have to bring lots of AA batteries with you, or rechargeable batteries and chargers it case the battery drains. You also have to be wary if you carry the player with you while walking because a bump can cause the music to stop.

Of course CDs will eventually get scratched no matter how careful you hold it, the worst part of it is it skips songs and it stays that way forever. Your most favorite and expensive CD can be damaged forever.

In mp3 players, there’s no need to carry CDs. You can download any songs you want and arrange your playlists by artist, album or song types with simple press of buttons. It is very handy, you can place it inside you pocket.

Leslie

dwa9@sbcglobal.net asked:


I’m a huge fan of music and I tend to encode all my files to flac so I was looking for a music player with the ability to play flac files and have a convenient removable battery although the ability to play flac files is not of utmost importance, it is a plus. Currently I am looking at the Vibez and the Sandisk models (which happen to have the ability to add storage). User opinions of these would be appreciate as would other recommendatios for mp3 players I have not yet heard of.

Roland

I Liu asked:




Everyone loves music — so buy some cheap MP3 players and give them a fun gift they’ll be thrilled to receive. They’re easy to use and won’t break your wallet. And these music players are perfect for kids or for a first-time MP3 player. If you have your own, you might want to pick up one of these budget music players for the gym or trail hiking (or whenever you don’t want to tote your expensive iPod around).

Here are our Top 3 Cheap MP3 Players Picks:

1. Sandisk Sansa Shaker 512MB MP3 (Pink or Blue)

It’s cute design and affordability makes this a great choice for kids, teens, and adults. Just shake the player to skip to the next song and listen with earbuds or the built-in speaker.

Just shake, rattle, and roll! The Sansa Shaker gets its name from its most exciting feature–the ability to jump to the next song by simply shaking the device. You can also use the colorful controller bands for advancing/rewinding and changing volume.

This MP3 player is all about sharing your favorite songs. You can use the built-in speaker to enjoy music without headphones, or listen with friends and family. It’s also got two headphone jacks, so you and a friend can both plug in for a more intimate experience. For only about $29.99 and free shipping, it’s a great buy for everyone on your list.

2. SanDisk Sansa M240 1 GB MP3 Player (Silver)

This tiny player is another practical option from SanDisk that is a good value and great for adults, teens, and kids. It has a sleek design and small size so it’s easy to take with you while you’re on the go. A good quality and cheap MP3 player, the SanDisk Sansa M240 1 GB MP3 Player makes a great choice for kids and adults of all ages. And for just around $25, it’s a smart value music player.

3. Creative Muvo Mix 256 MB MP3 Player

One of the best bargains is the easy-to-use Muvo Mix. It’s the perfect choice for a first MP3 player, as a gift, and as an affordable music player to take with you anywhere and anytime. The multi-tasking Creative Muvo Mix is both a lightweight, easily pocketable digital audio player as well as a USB flash drive, which allows you to store and transport your most important files.

While it doesn’t offer all the bells and whistles of other digital audio players, the Muvo Mix offers an easy way to enjoy your favorite music while working out, commuting, or just hanging out. You can navigate your songs and data files easily with the Muvo Mix’s simple, easy-to-use controls, and it provides up to 15 hours of continuous usage. It’s a great value (steal) for only about $15, so you can pick up a few Creative Muvo Mix MP3 players for yourself and for the kids as stocking stuffers.

Whichever music player you go with, you’ll be getting the most bang for your buck with one of these quality, cheap MP3 players. Please visit our best MP3 players reviews website for more information on these featured players, along with special holiday deals and coupons while they last.

Elmer

John M Axelberg asked:




Are you a real music lover? Do you wish to own the best MP3 player out in the market? Then, you should be patient enough to conduct a good research about the same. There are plenty of MP3 players introduced by different companies and finding the best would be a little difficult task. MP3 players are being used like a cell phone these days and newer models are arriving very soon.
Certain factors are to be taken into account before you choose the one you need. The budget is the first thing as you should be checking out those MP3 players under your determined cost set up. Battery life is something which has to be given the primary consideration. It depends on the usage by you. If you are to use it for short term purpose, battery life will not be affecting you in anyways. On the other hand, if your usage is for undefined hours then you have check out this factor and consider it seriously. Always go for those devices having a longer battery life.

The size is the next parameter which has to be looked upon. There are some devices having small screen and the others with large screens and the weight might also be differing. Always go for those light weight models which come very handy and portable.

Apart from the music player function, most of the MP3 players also act as a storage device, a radio and also provide visual experience. You can choose it depending on your own requirements as there are plenty other functions as well like alarm, album, calendar and lot more.

The final step would be to check out the add-ons which can be availed for the device. You can check out for more information on the internet as there are plenty available.

Alex

Robert A Hull asked:




It is just amazing how technology have evolved and helped the music much more accessible to people. The invention of MP3 players leads us to a new kind of music addiction that we can’t just survive a day without hearing our favorite songs or favorite artists. As MP3 players improve its features each year, big changes often results into complicated configuration, thus, more and more players have failed to become user-friendly which is the biggest slip-up of how portable music player should be.

One of the most popular brands of MP3 that emphasized usability over extra features is the Apple iPod Shuffle. This player only has the basic control buttons needed for a standard music player, it’s also very small that you might lose it between your sofa cushion or get swallowed by your dog. SanDisk Sansa Shaker or Sansa is a bit bigger than the Apple’s.

If you want to have a more classy, sophisticated and durable MP3, you can opt to the Toshiba Gigabeat U. This player has an exceptional audio quality and a unique line-input recording that can record CDs in no time.

Another player famous for its audio quality is the Sony NWZ-B105F. This gadget also includes a built-in USB stick for convenient song transfer and download.

Then there’s the Creative Zen. Its large screen defies the norm of “tiny MP3s are stripped of fun features.” This gadget is feature packed and also has an exceptional audio for fun long use.

MP3 player manufacturers in the past couple of years are just competing for better usability and richer features. Some players can now even play music video on its wide screen, store pictures and pick-up FM radios which only makes it more complicated and hard to get-used to, especially for people on the go who just wants to wear the earphone and listen to the music immediately. Simple players are still the best buy. It comes in simpler controls which makes it look much simple but durable.

Jeff

Chris M. Holland asked:




This Christmas season, mp3 players are going to be high on the lists of music loving kids all over the world, and parents need to be informed before they rush out to buy one. So, here is a list of some great kids mp3 players. 

The Apple iPod shuffle is an inexpensive, but kid-friendly mp3 player that comes in at a much lower price than you might expect for an iPod. You can pick up an iPod Shuffle for as little as £37 depending on where you purchase it. The iPod shuffle comes in five different colors (green, blue, pink, orange, and grey), has a built in belt/clothing clip, and is available with 2GB of storage, which equals about 500 songs. Apple also has a few more iPod products, ranging from the 8GB Nano for around £130 to the 160GB iPod Classic for about £175 and of course the latest iPod Touch, which will set you back about £215 for the 32GB model and £290 for the 64GB model.

If an iPod isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, don’t worry because there are plenty of other options available. The Lego 2GB model is an excellent kids mp3 player. This durable, portable music player is easy for even the youngest child to use, as it features easy-to-press control buttons, and a handle to ensure easy carrying. You can pick up the Lego mp3 player for about £35-40.

Many other personal music players on the market can be found for under £20. It just goes to show that the coolest electronic gadgets for kids do not have to break the bank!

No matter which kids mp3 player you choose to go with, if you follow this guide, you’ll be in good hands. Remember that the best electronic gadgets for kids are ones that are durable, fun and easy to use, and come at a great price for the gift-givers.

Jennifer

Kris asked:


I’m looking for a music player while i workout. I basically just want something that’s easy to use, plays songs and carries a large amount of songs. So i went to the store and saw some mp3 players and ipods but i don’t really see what the difference is between them?

anyone mind helping me out on choosing?

Bobby

oskan34 asked:

Samsung’s response to this has been to create theYP-K5, a 2GB music player (4GB also available) with an attractive design, intuitive operating system and funky control interface. Its most unique feature however is a pop-out speaker which, surprisingly, pumps out rich audio – even at high volumes.

Thelma

Azlan Irda asked:




Technology has made a vast advancement in the field of electronics and now you can see the positive consequences in the form of mp3 players and iPods. There was a time when people listen to songs on bulky tape recorders and it was such a difficult task to carry those devices. Time and need changed everything and now the size of such electronic devices is too small that no one even can know that either you have a song listening device or not.

Usually, the size of these devices is almost as the size of the palm of a normal size human being. So, you can say that you can easily grab it in your hand and listen to your favorite music and song. After this great invention their accessories were also distributed to electronic wholesale dealers and you can easily customize your player according to your own desire.

Moreover, I will also discuss few types of mp3 players and iPods. The items available in European countries are of very high quality but on the other hand they are very expensive. So, to resolve this issue and to provide very good quality products at affordable rates China started manufacturing these items. Now, you can say that China has become the world wide manufacturer of electronic devices at very affordable rates. Though, other countries are also facing a huge loss but still people prefer the products of China.

While buying a music player always make sure that you are going thoroughly through all of its functions and gadgets. Do not rely on the physical appearance of such products because it has been noticed that most of the people were make fool by the dealers because they sold those mp3 players that were very attractive but were unable to play.

To avoid such type of conditions, I will suggest you to go through the links given below because they are very effective and you can easily buy good quality electronic devices at affordable rates.

Joan

DashTube1 asked:

DashTube1.com Here I talk about riding your motorcycle whilst listening to music through your MP3 player. Here is the ‘setup’ (if you will), what I currently use.

Justin