Portable MP3 Player Reviews
A portable mp3 player makes it so easy to take your favorite songs
with you almost anywhere that you want to go and under almost any
conditions.
Unlike CD players that have to read the digital music from a CD,
mp3 players are much smaller and more compact. That's because the
data storage devices used are much smaller than CDs, so the players
can be tucked into a pocket of your shirt or pants and be almost
invisible as you listen.
But there are already many models to choose from, so here are some
top picks from examining online portable mp3 player reviews and
customer feedback:
- In the flash memory category, which is the
smallest and lightest of mp3 players, almost everyone still favors
the Apple
Ipod Nano even though some other great players are
starting to provide more competition. But Apple dominates in the
mp3 player area and the Nano shows why. It has an impressive 2GB
of memory which can hold around 500 songs. and is compatible with
both Windows and Mac computers. The firmware is upgradeable, meaning
your mp3 players remains up to date with the lastest portable
media file types etc. Another key advantage of all Apple ipods
are the equalizer presets, which allow you to adjust the sound
to your liking. Read more on Apple
iPod Nano
- In the micro-drive player category the RCA
Lyra is a popular choice with 5GB of file storage. It is also
compatible with both Mac and Windows and also has equalizer presets
for customized sound. Whilst its display is not quite up the Apple
standard, it is still a solid, quality player.
- In the hard drive mp3 player category, Apple
comes up trmps again, with the Apple
Ipod. Apple totally dominates this category selling
almost 90% of the high capacity hard drive mp3 players on the
market. The Ipod has 30GB of storage space and that is enough
to store the entire song collection of many people. It's display
is again very good in all conditions, is compatible with both
Windows and Mac, and comes with equalizer presets for custom sound.
It also has the ability to play video files as well, with excellent
picture and sound quality. Read more on 5th
Generation Apple iPod.
Apple is still holding its ground as having the best portable mp3
players, according to the number of units sold. However, other mp3
player makes and models are starting to come in close competition.
To see the best overall mp3 player, the best featured mp3 player,
the best value mp3 player and the closest rival to the ipod. Read
this ipod review by category
update [Oct 2007]
ALSO READ
|
