Some Thoughts on Choosing a Flash MP3 Player by Vince Capocci
Flash mp3 players come with an exciting array of features, and can be used for more than playing music while you cycle at the gym. Here are some things to think about when purchasing a flash mp3 player, which might make the difference between your choice becoming an indispensable tool, or just... Because of the battery life, do not forget to consider the battery options when choosing a flash mp3 player. ... Firewire, a serial data bus port used in Apple products such as the iPod mp3 player, can transmit 400 MBps.

Mp3 Players: How To Choose The Right One by Gillian Todd
The range of mp3 players on the market today is perplexing to say the least but their main benefit is convenience. With the right mp3 player music can be downloaded from CDs or from subscription sites on the internet. 1) So how does the mp3 player work? ... 4) The must have mp3 player currently on the market is the Apple iPod. ... 6) Another feature of mp3 players is their battery life. ... It is also important to work out the battery life for yourself since the time quoted by the manufacturers may not be accurate.

Tale of Two Phones by Chin Wong
By now, the whole world knows about the iPhone, Apple’s first stab at the mobile phone business. Not even on sale yet, the phone has stirred up a feeding frenzy in the press on the strength of Apple’s remarkable success with the iPod and Steve Jobs’ legendary marketing skills. ... Like the iPod, the iPhone will have no replaceable battery. ... Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, has promised a revolutionary product that will shake the industry, and most of us are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

What You Should Really Know About the Sony Mp3 Players by Peter Lenkefi
The Sony NW-HD5 20GB hard drive audio player is a solid competitor: It certainly has a leg up on its wheel-sporting white rival in the battery life department, and it has a couple of navigation features that should make Apple take note. Sony has been struggling to keep pace with Apple's hugely... When tested with a real-world mix of MP3 files encoded at 128 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the battery was found to last for nearly 24.5 hours—roughly twice the iPod's battery life. ... You can transfer tracks to the player only via SonicStage, much like with Apple's iPod and iTunes combination.

The Ipod Mini: Why It's Not that Hot by Sergio Camarena
I got my eyes set on a iPod mini, as it looked good for quite some reasons: it's small enough to put inside a pant's pocket, it has a lot of accessories to choose from and it obviously has enough hype you begin to wonder what all the fuss is about. But you really have to see the cons of it and... Also, there seems to be a big problem with the duration of its internal, non-replaceable battery. ... Other reports on the web also say the battery fails, and has to be replaced. ... It looked good from the start; it's small and simple, easy to use and has that nice Apple logo.

Proprietary Downfall by Michael X Hart
If you have read any of my articles that were computer related, you would easily come to the realization that I’m a fan of Open Source. When I was trying to record a podcast and was talking about Open Source my wife chimed in that that meant "free". I didn't correct her in any way because I... (2) I have a 30 gig iPod video, my first one had a battery problem after a couple of weeks and I was able to send it in to Apple, so of course I made sure the next one was registered with Apple so I could get any future problems fixed (and I have to give praise to Apple for how quickly we were able...

How to Buy an MP3 Player that Works for Your Life by Carol Finch
If you've just decided that the time is now right to buy an MP3 player then you might well feel completely confused about the choices you have to make. It doesn't matter whether you have a big budget or whether you want to keep it cheap and simple - there are a bewildering number of different... Battery life Some players have a built-in battery that you need to recharge and others work on standard batteries. ... Many manufacturers have made great moves to make their players look just as good as Apple's products (take a look at the Creative Zen Micro range as an example) and many will...

Review of the Apple iPod Shuffle by Bradley James
Introducing the mini iPod Mini: the iPod Shuffle The iPod shuffle is basically a smaller version of Apple's extremely popular iPod and iPod Mini. The shuffle is much smaller than the iPod (about the same size and weight as a pack of gum), but holds fewer songs as a result. ... Our First Look at the Shuffle First of all, the iPod shuffle is a very simple looking device that follows the same style as the famed iPod. ... Meet iPod shuffle, the unpredictable new iPod. ... The smallest iPod yet, iPod shuffle fits neatly in the palm of your hand and looks just plain neat around your neck.

The Best MP3 Players Under $100 by Vince Capocci
You don't have to fork out $250 for a super-diggy-whizbang mp3 player, do you? There are cheap mp3 players to be had, with a host of features perfectly suitable for everyday use. Here is a small sampling of some of the highest-rated cheap mp3 players. ... The Apple iPod Shuffle is a relatively cheap mp3 player when compared to similar machines, retailing for around $100. ... Users like the iPod Shuffle mp3 player because it is extremely lightweight, and has good sound quality. ... The pluses of this cheap mp3 player: a large LCD screen, light weight (1.4 ounces), and a long battery life.

Choosing a Portable MP3 Player: Part 1 by Jason Kohrs
MP3 players are everywhere! It seems that the number of makes and models in this market is growing daily, with features and capabilities intended to appeal to just about anyone shopping for one of these devices. MP3 players have been around much longer than the Apple iPod , but there is no... The iPod is a larger device, however, and it can afford to have a larger display to convey information on menus, song artists/titles, volume, date/time, equalizer, battery status, and so on. ... Hard drive-based units can provide much more space, and your typical Apple iPod and Creative Zen will use...