Are you stymied by the vast offerings in cheap mp3 players? Don't know which features best suit your needs? Here are some suggestions based upon product reviews by mp3 player owners.
The first thing you must consider is how you plan to use your mp3 player. Do you want a cheap mp3 player for your car to listen to books while you commute? Or are you planning to use it with earphones while jogging? Will your mp3 player sit on your desk all day, or get jostled around while you run errands or work out at the gym?
If you plan to be active while listening to your mp3 player, or use it in a car, one that uses Flash Memory, with no moving parts, would be the best option. There are cheap mp3 players available with Flash Memory, but they tend to be more expensive than other options. If you wish to keep the price down, you will probably end up sacrificing on some of the data storage. If you are planning to keep your mp3 player immobile, a cheap option is to buy one with a microdrive, or one built into a cheap CD player. Both will have problems with skip if jostled, but each of these two options will give you many times the memory for far less. Also, manufacturers build buffers into mp3 players to smooth out the skip, although users report that they do not always work well.
How much memory you need in your mp3 player is something only you can decide. Cheap mp3 players, with 128MB of Flash Memory, can hold about four hours worth of music. If you are not using your mp3 player as a music storage machine, but just as a cheap device to play music throughout your day, you might consider this to be enough. Spoken word requires far less memory than music, so a cheap mp3 player with only 64MB of memory may be big enough if you only plan to listen to books through your mp3 player.
One of the most important features in cheap mp3 players, which users find lacking in some of the cheaper machines, is the user interface. This can end up being a daily hassle if you find the menus unintuitive. Even if you buy a cheap mp3 player from an online retailer, take the time to go to a store where you can handle them, and see for yourself how easy or difficult they are to use.
Next consider battery life. This varies from player to player, but expect to get about twelve to fifteen hours from a charge. The type of battery is also a consideration in cheap mp3 players. Having an mp3 player that charges through your USB port, like the iPod Shuffle, may seem like a plus until you go out of town and are nowhere near a computer.
Lastly, be sure that the cheap mp3 player you want to buy is compatible with your personal computer. Players with built-in Flash Memory will require file transfer software, and a USB 2 port to download the files to the mp3 player. Some brands only support Apple/Mac products, while many others are only compatible with Windows.
For more information on cheap mp3 players visit 1st-mp3-players.co.uk
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
Not sure what Windows registry is or how it works?... Read More
What is a Refurbished Computer?Refurbished Computers. Remanufactured Computers. Reconditioned Computers.... Read More
Your first step in removing dangerous infections from your computer... Read More
Tip #1 -- Rebates: A rebate is not always a... Read More
After reading this good article you will know some important... Read More
Apache, MysQL and PHP for Windows could be a nice... Read More
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification is meant for... Read More
How can you compare mp3 players to be sure you're... Read More
Ad Blocking is getting to be a common sport on... Read More
It's hard enough as it is these days to get... Read More
On 21 August 2003 Symantec Security Response upgraded the W32.SOBIG.F... Read More
Computer related terminology could sometimes be daunting to newcomers. These... Read More
Projectors have come a long way in the past few... Read More
The Internet is an awesome tool, but be careful and... Read More
"Aaaaaahhhhhh! I've been invaded by a virus!" Getting a virus... Read More
I have a love-hate relationship with my computer.In fact, often... Read More
Getting started with video editing is very simple you only... Read More
Millions have enjoyed recorded music since 1877 when Thomas Edison... Read More
OK, so you caught a computer virus and your system... Read More
So I'll start from the very beginning.One day I was... Read More
The first step is: Start > My DocumentsSo you have... Read More
Wouldn't you be shocked to find that your personal sensitive... Read More
When I first started studying for my CCNP, some of... Read More
Nothing is worse than having to negotiate all kinds of... Read More
Using SQL Server 2000 and above versions you can retrieve... Read More
How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years?... Read More
There are soooo many choices. With all the styles and... Read More
MMC and SDFlash memory is available in so many formats... Read More
Although there are many things that can affect the performance... Read More
In my humble opinion nothing makes a long trip easier... Read More
As the Web grows more crowded and just plain "noisy"... Read More
Are you thinking of buying an Apple iPod? Or have... Read More
Yes, it's true. You may have inadvertently invited a spy... Read More
Stop Getting LostOne of the greatest uses for a pocket... Read More
Buying a receiver is one of the most important decisions... Read More
Good Morning Mr. Sampson. Please type in you Personal Identification... Read More
In the years of the dot com boom and bust,... Read More
Sometimes your PC will start acting strange for no apparent... Read More
What is a Refurbished Computer?Refurbished Computers. Remanufactured Computers. Reconditioned Computers.... Read More
Youâ??ve studied hard; youâ??ve practiced your configurations; youâ??ve used your... Read More
Getting started with video editing is very simple you only... Read More
If you don't have an mp3 player, and even if... Read More
Most people think that all you have to do to... Read More
Feeling overwhelmed in selecting a new TV? With all the... Read More
If you've been kicking around the idea of building your... Read More
Spyware is the software that collects information about your online... Read More
Do you remember the old saw about how computers would... Read More
Cisco Certification: Taking Your First Certification ExamYou've studied hard; you've... Read More
Webmasters usually sit at their computers much longer in a... Read More
Flow Text Around a GraphicQuestion: I have inserted a photo... Read More
On 21 August 2003 Symantec Security Response upgraded the W32.SOBIG.F... Read More
We have just entered the time of year that most... Read More
Step 1:Open WinRAR and browse to the folder with your... Read More
Saving Lives With A Pocket PCFree medical downloads can be... Read More
That desk in front of you and everything else around... Read More
Computer is an electronic machine work on the instructions of... Read More
Most people download and save so much information on their... Read More
Occupational Therapy Made EasierMedical downloads for the pda have improved... Read More
Simone is exasperated. She has to work on her university... Read More
Microsoft Business Solutions is on the way to popularize it's... Read More
Yes, it's true. You may have inadvertently invited a spy... Read More
Your Bible At Your FingertipsIt is fairly easy to find... Read More
MP3 players are Hot! Playing music has come a long... Read More
If you're a computer expert, you'll probably already know about... Read More
I've worked my way from the CCNA to the CCIE,... Read More
You will need the following:1. 1.44MB FDD (floppy)2. NVFLASH utility... Read More
Personal Technology |