Personal Technology Information

Looking For an MP3 Player?


If you don't have an mp3 player, and even if you do, you should check out all the new stuff that's going on. I'm hoping this article will give you some idea of what kind of mp3 player you want and some tips on what to look for in an mp3 player.

Maybe you work out and need something small and skip-proof for running or lifting. Maybe you have an 8 hour (or longer) plane ride when you go home and need to pass the time. Maybe you want a new one just for the sake of having a new one. Whatever it is, this article should help you choose.

First, for those of you who want something for working out: The two most important things to look for are size/weight and solid state memory, things CD players lack. You want something that you can clip to your shorts or strap to your arm that won't interfere with your movements, and you want it to be light enough so you don't even notice it. (Tip: Get a lithium ion battery to save even more weight.) To be sure that your player will not skip if you move too much or too fast, get one with solid state internal Flash memory, which has no moving parts so it can't skip. These are usually available as 64 to 512 MB models, with a 64 MB model holding roughly an hour of music. Prices typically range from $100 to $300.

On the other hand, you may want to store all 16,000 songs in your collection on your mp3 player so you never hear the same one twice. In this case you need a hard drive based mp3 player, commonly known as an mp3 jukebox, for which you could pay up to $500. It will be a little bigger and heavier than and not quite as durable as a solid state mp3 player, but that isn't a concern if you just want to sit around and listen to music. And they are still far more portable than a CD player.

Torn between a small, light, solid state mp3 player and a hard drive based player that holds thousands of songs? Well, the iPod Mini may be for you! The iPod Mini is just one model in a new breed of small hard drive mp3 players. They are a little lighter and smaller than normal hard drive players, and hold more songs than the average solid state mp3 player. (Did I mention the iPod Mini comes in blue, green, gold, and pink?)That's it for the main differences, but here are some more things you should look for when making a purchase: long battery life, an FM tuner, voice recorder, an easy to read screen, and compatibility with your computer.

If you're looking to purchase online, I recommend www.amazon.com. But first you should check www.mp3-player-guide.com (which has a buyer's guide and reviews) so you can make a better decision.

---------------------------------------------

Levi Bloom has been studying mp3 players forthe past few years, so he knows his stuff.

If you want more, check out his websites:

http://mp3-player-guide.comandhttp://thoughtyouhadeverything.com

---------------------------------------------


MORE RESOURCES:

04/25/2024
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.


more info


04/25/2024
There's a Rare $25 Discount on the Nintendo Switch OLED Right Now
Nintendo's top-of-the-line handheld gaming console hardly ever goes on sale, making this small discount super appealing.


more info


04/25/2024
Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet
The FCC voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that had disappeared during the Trump administration.


more info


04/25/2024
The 30 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
From "Poor Things" to "Dune: Part One," here's everything you need to watch on Hulu right now.


more info


04/25/2024
Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cams for Your Home or Business
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.


more info


04/25/2024
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?
This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians and influencers who regularly post on the platform.


more info


04/25/2024
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters
Conspiracies peddled by politicians and the far-right about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at Columbia and NYU are spreading rampantly, primarily on Elon Musk's X.


more info


04/25/2024
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers You Can Buy
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.


more info


04/25/2024
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Walking or Running
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.


more info


04/25/2024
Idris Elba Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions
Idris Elba joins WIRED to answer his most searched questions from Google. What are all the different iterations of his DJ names? How did he get invited on 'The Office?' The actor answers all these questions and more!Director: Jackie PhillipsDirector of Photography: Dominik CzaczykEditor: Louville MooreTalent: Idris ElbaCreative Producer: Justin WolfsonLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction & Equipment Manager: Kevin BalashTalent Booker: Lauren MendozaCamera Operator: Shay Eberle-GunstSound Mixer: Kari BarberProduction Assistant: Lauren Boucher; Brock SpitaelsPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAssistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow


more info


04/25/2024
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels
Meta’s latest open source AI model, Llama 3, is already nipping at OpenAI’s heels. And unlike ChatGPT, it’s free for anyone to download and use.


more info


04/25/2024
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse
US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child sexual abuse imagery online, a problem that they say has worsened.


more info


04/25/2024
Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network by Setting Up a VPN on Your Router
Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in your house by running a virtual private network directly on your router. Here's how.


more info


04/25/2024
How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder (and How Often You Should Do It)
Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve the taste of your daily cup. It’s also way easier than you’d think.


more info


04/25/2024
14 Last-Minute Deals From Home Depot and Lowe’s Spring Sale Events
Spruce up that home, yard, and garage with deals on everything from power tools to lawn gear while you still can.


more info


04/25/2024
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms
Do you know what TCP/IP means? What about CDMA? GPT? RCS? BBS? Test your knowledge of internet acronyms and see how you stack up against our tech-obsessed staff.


more info


04/25/2024
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban
President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is still active on the Chinese-owned app.


more info


04/25/2024
Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram
WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend" apps. Some human sex workers say the platform unfairly polices their own posts more harshly.


more info


04/24/2024
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.


more info


04/24/2024
'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Steals the Best Ideas From 'Persona 5'
Atlus promises its next game, out later this year, will be a culmination of all of its beloved RPGs.


more info


04/24/2024
How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away
Engineers have partially restored a 1970s-era computer on NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft after five months of long-distance troubleshooting. Exactly how long-distance? 15 billion miles away.


more info


04/24/2024
Can the First Amendment Save TikTok?
TikTok says it plans to challenge the law that could ban it in the US in court. Experts think it's got a fighting chance.


more info


04/24/2024
Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks
Sources suspect China is behind the targeted exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco’s security appliances.


more info


04/24/2024
President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The law will give TikTok a year to divest from ByteDance, its Chinese owner.


more info


04/24/2024
She Didn't Qualify for a Transplant—So Now She Has Two Pig Organs
In the first procedure of its kind, a 54-year-old New Jersey woman received a genetically engineered pig kidney and thymus after getting a heart pump.


more info



home | site map | contact us