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. ... 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 players are reasonably priced and very reliable with no moving parts and no music skips.

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... USB 2 has pretty much become the industry standard in flash mp3 players, but it might not be the standard on your personal computer, which you will be using to download the music into the flash mp3 player's memory.

The Advantages of Portable MP3 Players by Vince Capocci
With their solid-state technology, compact size, and abundant memory, portable mp3 players are the state of the art in portable music systems. Most portable mp3 players feature storage systems that have no moving parts. This gives mp3 a distinct advantage over other portable music players, such... In addition to solid-state memory, portable mp3 players have an advantage over CD players in the amount of data they can hold. ... Microdrives are hard drives, like those used in personal computers, but much smaller.

Compare MP3 Players for the Coolest Features and Sweetest Deals by W R Kirk
How can you compare mp3 players to be sure you're getting the best features and price? You've checked some mp3 player ratings, and they're helpful. But iPod reviews and ratings don't answer all your questions. So how do you decide? Here's a great little checklist for your player comparison. ... The players with the highest totals are your best mp3 players, and fit your budget. ... Memory (Rating ____) Flash players have 64MB to 1GB and hold 20 to 300+ songs. ... Some players require battery recharge or replacement after 10 hours or less, while others may get 40-50 hours continuous play...

What Are You Looking For In A Cheap MP3 Player? by Vince Capocci
Are you stymied by the vast offerings in cheap mp3 players? Don't know which features best suit your needs? Here are some suggestions based upon product reviews by mp3 player owners. The first thing you must consider is how you plan to use your mp3 player. ... Also, manufacturers build buffers into mp3 players to smooth out the skip, although users report that they do not always work well. ... One of the most important features in cheap mp3 players, which users find lacking in some of the cheaper machines, is the user interface.

The Evolution Of MP3 Players by David Fishman
In today’s world MP3 players are the fastest and easiest way to listen to music, they are very light and are easy to carry around especially those who are on the go. However, MP3 players are substantially cheaper than CD players with advanced error-correction and anti-shock features. ... You can create standard Audio CD that can be played in regular CD players as well as MP3 data CD that can be played in portable MP3 players and DVD players. ... The three main types of MP3 players are as follows; flash players and hard drive players.

How Do MP3 Players Work? Digital Audio Technology Revolutionizes Music Enjoyment by W R Kirk
Millions have enjoyed recorded music since 1877 when Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Then came radio, records, tapes and CD's. But today's digital audio players are a quantum leap forward in music technology. To understand what makes these music players so revolutionary, let's explore the... Micro-Drive Players - the tiny hard drives in these mp3 players have up to 60GB of memory and will hold thousands of tunes. ... CD MP3 Players - the new generation of portable CD players. ... They typically have more functions and features than flash players.

Small Device-Big Attention by Connie Garrett
Thanks to the iPod, our days of schlepping around cumbersome boom boxes, Discmans and countless cd’s are over! iPods were introduced to the US market in 2001 and their popularity continues to grow. Today, more than 22 million Americans own a portable digital audio player. ... The iLamp (patent pending) is compatible with all portable music players, the iPod, MP3, CD players, radios, anything with a headphone jack. ... In addition to all of the personal listening devices available, there are countless accessories available on the market.

The Sims Makes History by Kadence Buchanan
A recent online survey of PC gamers has revealed that "The Sims" is one of the most popular and best-selling games of all time. Electronic Arts, distributors of the game, announced that the virtual-life game created by Will Wright and Maxis, has sold over 7 million copies worldwide (2002) to... The game calls for players to make decisions for their Sim characters about personal development (such as adding specific activities like exercise and reading to enhance creativity, and logic), personal hygiene (how often he must clean the house, do the dishes or take out the garbage), personal...

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... Some of Samsung’s YP series of MP3 players offer a miniscule size, picture viewer and LCD monitor, all at a lower price than many competing units. ... The iRiver devices offered by South Korean manufacturer Reigncom range from small players intended to hang on a keychain or as wearable jewelry...