Portable Digital Audio MP3 Players - Are The New Technologies Better? by Robert Bacal
There are now three different options available to buyers of portable MP3 and audio players. There are the newer hard drive based players, such as the Ipod. There are also memory based (flash or otherwise) players that store audio files in the memory in the players, like the Yepp, IRock, IRiver,... It's true that you CAN burn disks for portable use, but it's not required to listen. ... 2) Flexibility: CD based players play regular CD's, so store-bought music and audiobooks can simply be popped in, and ready to go.

MP3 Players -- Many Capable Underdogs vs. the 800-lb. Gorilla by Zed Hayden
Anyone lover of gadgets and portable electronics knows what an Ipod is – and in fact, many people who have no interest in personal electronics know exactly what they are. With over 21 million units shipped, and over 75 per cent of the personal Digital Audio Player (DAP) market worldwide, it’s no... gorilla of portable music players. ... So visible in fact that they have become an easy target for some muggers – but many Ipod owners would sooner risk robbery than trade in their favorite fusion of fashion accessory and music player.

Apple I-Pods, Why Are They So Popular? by Shakib Nassiri
These days while your just walking around school, work, the mall, or just about anywhere you’ll see many people listening to their Apple I-Pods. You might see some with cool accessories such as portable speakers, cool looking cases, voice recorders, FM transmitters, remotes and much more. ... Impress your friends with the new portable speakers you get for your I-Pod. ... With portable speakers you can leave your Apple I-Pod in your pocket while you’re taking a walk and have the speakers amplify all your songs for you.

iPod: Adventures in Entertainment by Christine Peppler
There are still millions of people who don't yet own an iPod and there are many who have never experienced the phenomena known as iPod who will debate the purchase of one for somebody they love. For the uninitiated, it often seems that there is a lot of excitement over something that at first... An iPod plays music, thousands of hours of personalized music, music selected by the user, and played to sound the way the individual prefers it. ... Users can also develop their own play lists so that they listen to a certain genre of music at different times; for instance, rock music when they...

Sony Moved into Laptops with the VAIO Brand in 1997 by John Gibb
Sony was started in the aftermath of World War II, during the rapid reconstruction of Japan that gave birth to its world-leading electronics industry. The company originally had a Japanese name, Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo (TKT), but the founder changed this feeling that a short, catchy name using the... Since then, Sony has had many notable products: the Walkman and Discman portable music players, the Minidisc music format, the Playstation video game consoles and even a robotic pet dog, AIBO. ... As Sony made transistor radios smaller and smaller until they were easily portable, sales boomed, all...

The Ten Most Common Mistakes When Buying an MP3 Player (and How to Avoid Them) by Hans Dekker
One of the most common reactions after buying a new MP3 player is "GEE! My player doesn't have X!” Substitute “X” for FM radio, microphone, or enough memory and you get an idea of some of the options which are available on MP3 players. Everybody has different requirements for an MP3 player, so... The trouble is, you don't get very much memory for $50, and if you have a sizable music collection you will need to transfer music to the player almost every day. ... Sure, everybody (or almost everybody) wants a portable player to listen to music.

Mp3 Players Take the Reins by Valerie T
It first started with the cumbersome record player and turned into mp3 players as big as your thumb. A growing trend today seems to be the music player industry. It needs to be small and portable, yet hold 25,000 songs. It also must be fashionable. God forbid that you have last month's model... The cutest accessory, in my opinion, is the iDog, which lights up and dances to the music playing. ... On the 'new iPod', you can hold music, photos and videos. ... Some iPod models include an assortment of games, like a music quiz, which plays a few seconds of a song, and you must pick the correct...

How To Choose The Best Accessories For Your iPod by Gregg Hall
For people who aren't techno geeks the act of buying new electronic gadgets is sometimes challenging. The user manuals are usually little if any help because they are written in geek speak Almost all of the new cell phones and MP3 players today come with another onslaught of accessories to go... The iPod HI-Fi is a must have for those who wish to use their device to play music at home. ... This makes it super easy to control your music while you are hitting the slopes. ... Of course there are also cases available for the portable device with people buying these not merely for protection of...

Dynamite Comes in Small Packages - Tiny Personal Audio MP3 Players Pack Powerful Music Enjoyment by W R Kirk
MP3 players are Hot! Playing music has come a long way since the transistor radio, portable tape and CD player days. Most players are no larger than a deck of cards. Eliminating the need to lug around tapes or CD’s, digital music players re-define convenience and portability. ... Headphones - personal music players come with small ear buds with sound quality from pretty good to marginal. ... What's the Best Music Player for You? ... The two basic types of mp3 players, along with advantages and disadvantages, are: Solid-state flash memory players — about the size of a pack of gum, these...

Essential Accessories For Your Sony PSP by Joseph Ducat
The Sony PSP is a fun and handy portable entertainment device not only good for playing games, but enjoying music and video as well. But while the PSP is great all on its own, you can make it even better with the addition of some useful accessories. Here are some accessories I consider essential... With a large memory card for your PSP, you can really load up your toy on games, music, and video, turning it into a comprehensive yet portable all-around entertainment system. ... And just because it is portable does not mean you can walk easy with a PSP in your pocket, unless you trust its...