MP3 Player Vs IPOD – A Review
In this article you will find information such as:
What is the difference?
What are the capabilities?
Which on is better for YOU?
Where can you find them?
How do I use one?
What is the difference? Well, there are a lot of similarities between the two. Although IPODS are an older version that’s memory is based on a hard drive like a computer. Hence they have more memory and options on how to use them. MP3 players mostly use flash players and discs, which is good for just wanting information (as in e-books) or music. IPODS also happen to be more expansive, sometimes hundreds of dollars. While CD based MP3 players are around $50.
What are the capabilities? While both allow you to download music from the net only the MP3 players that can also use CDs have the flexibility to do so. Some IPODS will also let you save pictures to your player. It’s like a modern day pictures of the family in your wallet. Some IPODS have video capability, meaning you could download movies as well as music and possibly games. These features depend on the specific IPOD capabilities.
Which is better for you? That depends on what you want to be able to use it for. Do you want it strictly for music? I would suggest the MP3 player. They’re more versatile for music lovers. You could download from the net at places or be able to use store bought CDs. However if you would like to also use the instrument to watch movies and play games, an IPOD is what you seek. They have a bigger memory to be able to do these type functions.
Where can you find them? They’ve become so popular that you can get them wherever electronics are sold. I’ve found both MP3 players and IPODs even available at Wal-Mart. The cheapest MP3 play I found there was $25. The IPODs ranges from a little over $100 to almost $400. You can just as easily shop around on the net for which electronic you specifically want. I would suggest nothing under 2GB because it will have at least a decent size memory for several downloads of music. Movies of course require more memory, but 2GB will be a decent start.
How do I use one? To download movies, music, and games most people find that it’s best to find a website that has only a membership fee instead of the pay per a download. This is best if you want to have unlimited downloads. Otherwise, most companies charge around $5 a download. That could really add up before you know it. Also membership sites are free of pop ups and have no spyware or adware. It would be a good idea to make sure that there is a 100% guarantee. This is in case you do not like their selection. As for specific directions on the process for downloading, each device is different and it would be best to read the directions that come with your particular device.
The paid sites to download from them have so much to choose from it could be difficult to know where to start. You can download whatever you would like as much as you would like for a lifetime.
About the Author:
For a free list of places that do have music, movies, and games to download from you can email me at humburg411@yahoo.com
R. Humburg
Categories: MP3 Player Tips Tags: Flash Players, Hard Drive, Ipod Review
Mp3 Player Purchase Tips
The idea of a having a portable audio player dates back many years ago, when the option then was a fairly big cassette-tape-playing two-speaker audio system. Eventually these devices got smaller and back in the late seventies a hand size cassette-tape audio player was made available. Now as electronics evolved and with the new audio format mp3, one can satisfy his needs for a portable audio device thru the use of mp3 players.
Mp3 players became very popular and it is very common to see people using it while doing many activities such as jogging, commuting to work, traveling, buying groceries, computer related tasks and others.
For those who intend to purchase an mp3 player, one might consider the following tips:
1 – The internal memory size of an mp3 player will determine the amount of mp3 songs the device will be able to hold. Some models may even have an internal hard drive to store songs, however the size and price may go up a little bit and it is not recommend to be used by someone doing intensive physical activities. Also some models may the have the option of flash memory.
2 – The battery life is a very important feature, because it will determine how many hours the mp3 player will function properly. Make sure the mp3 player comes with an AC/DV adapter for quick battery charge.
3 – There a lots of sizes of mp3 players. Features such as a larger screen, video capability, hard drive and others, all add up to a bigger size. And price too!
4 – The way an mp3 player connects to a computer is a also very important feature. Latest model may support high speed USB 2.0 transfer. Some others may even have Firewire support.
5 – Some mp3 players even may accept other audio format besides mp3, such as WMA format. Check the player’s specification if this feature is going to be used.
6 – Also mp3 players may have other features besides of mp3 playing. Features such as FM tuner and audio recording capability, may be of some interest to some users.
7 – As for the price just make sure the mp3 player you are buying has just the features you are looking for. Why pay more for features you are not going to be using anyway? Mp3 players can be purchased for prices from fifty up to several hundred dollars. Brand name players will cost even more.
Portable mp3 players have become a must have product of desire among the younger population. After all almost everyone has one of them. So if you don’ have one yet, it’s about time to keep yourself updated with modern time.
Roberto Sedycias
IT Consultant
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By: Roberto Sedycias
About the Author:
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Roberto Sedycias has a bachelor degree in Business Administration and over 20 years experience in systems analysis and computer programming. Currently working as IT consultant for http://www.PoloMercantil.com.br
Categories: MP3 Player Tips Tags: Hard Drive, Memory Size, Mp3 Wma