Introduction
Having one’s music on-the-go is one of the most important technological advancements for the modern person. The digital MP3 player is the Walkman of the current age; phones and portable computers like tablets have taken up music playing to a great extent, but individual music players are still popular and sought after. With all the different electronics brands putting forward their products, how can one find the MP3 digital player that plays to your tune?
Step 1
Visit websites of electronics manufacturers and look up specifications that interest you and which you may want in your MP3 digital player. You can read reviews about each player by users and critics, and make judgments accordingly. Online manuals are usually available that can give a very clear idea on how right an MP3 player is for you and you can see the brands’ prices as well.
Step 2
A digital MP3 player can be of two types generally: flash memory and hard drive based. Nowadays flash memory would be a better option as it comes with many more features such as FM radio and photo viewing and it even has a sufficient amount of storage, going up to 60 GB which is more than a match for large hard drive players. If you want to carry a very large collection of music, go for the hard drive player.
Step 3
Look for what you want. Find a player that has a reasonable screen size and quality if you want to watch videos on it. Go for a Nano-sized MP3 player if you want it to be your workout companion. Get a classic IPod (160 GB) for storing huge amounts of audio and video. Look at designs and the interface of the player – if buying from a store, always try the player before purchasing because you should check if its functionality appeals to you or not.
Step 4
A portable music player may seem like a letdown if you travel with it a lot and it requires AC power for charging. If you frequently find your digital MP3 player needing juicing and there is no place to plug it in, opt for a replaceable battery player; most hard drive players have built-in rechargeable batteries so a flash-based player would be the wiser choice.
Step 5
If you are not too picky about a music player and aren’t willing to spend too much, look for second-hand options – used digital MP3 players are frequent items on used products and auction websites.
Tips
When buying a flash memory digital MP3 player, pick the one having the most storage space that falls within your budget – you can always do with more space and having extra is better than running out isn’t it? Focus on immediate needs and then browse through all the available options, either online or by visiting various retailers. Apple IPods seem to have dominated the market for portable music players, but well-known brands such as Sony and SanDisk are still offering competition with their range of digital MP3 player offerings, but if you are an Apple person, sticking with one of the IPods may be your thing.
Sources and Citations
http://www.pcworld.com/article/125648-4/how_to_buy_an_mp3_player.html
http://www.howtohint.com/music/mp3/article-6240-how-to-find-a-digital-mp3-player.html
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1995210,00.asp
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2335591,00.asp