Welcome to the wonderful world of portable digital audio players!
Whether you're a veteran or simply getting your feet wet, I hope you'll find the information you're after here.
Undoubtedly you've heard of the Apple iPod; everything from the Mini to the Shuffle are getting all of the attention. But there are plenty of other quality players available which are even better and cheaper.
But before we get into comparing Apples to Oranges, it's important to get a handle on the basics of MP3 players, along with the various types currently available.
MP3 Player Docking Station - Keep it in Reach
Consumers looking to buy an MP3 player would also be wise to look at the benefits of buying an MP3 player docking station at the same time.Wal-Mart Music - Low Prices on Downloads
The Wal-Mart music download site adheres closely to the principles of the corporation as a whole. It has been set up to give the consumer what they want at low prices.The Apple iPod Mini - Perfect for College Students
Get the most bang for your buck with an iPod mini from Apple.
To help, you'll find the following MP3 areas discussed thoroughly on the site:
Manufacturers & Reviews
Besides Apple, many other brands are on the market; Creative Labs, Sandisk, iRiver, Rio, Lexar, and Sony are just to name a few.You'll be able to find basic information about the various models of MP3 players on the market, along with detailed reviews highlighting pros and cons of each device.
Accessories
It's the little things in life that make a difference. And MP3 player accessories are no different. While the iPod gets all the attention for aftermarket goodies, many other third parties have made addons for other digital audio players.With these you can express yourself in vivid colored cases and even listen to tunes on your home stereo or in your car with the appropriate MP3 adapters.
Music
Once you've settled on a player, you'll want to outfit it with music. Here you'll have many choices, with some music services more legal and convenient than others.That's just a brief sample of what you'll find. For even more up-to-date information, check out today's MP3 news headlines and our new MP3 player blog.
Will the Next Major Release of iTunes be More Socially Interactive? Rumors about what might be built into the next major release of iTunes (version 11) have been circulating for some time now, but will Apple improve on its lack of social interactivity? The iTunes Store is a stellar place to buy just about any type of digital media product (music, videos, apps, etc.), but from a social point of view, it isn't all that engaging. Facebook on the other hand has now quite a few major digital music services on-board such as Spotify, MOG, Slacker Radio, Pandora, and others, with a great social networking platform to back it up. Current social interactions for the iTunes Store consists mainly of product comments and social music networking via the iTunes Ping platform.
App Review: The Monster at the End of this Book No you're not going crazy. I actually reviewed a "Monster" book just recently. But that was "Another Monster at the End of this Book." This one is for the book before that, "The Monster at the End of this Book." Did I just blow your mind? Well, either way feel free to check out my "The Monster at the End of this Book" app review. It's monstrous fun.
iTunes LP: A Virtual Way to Enjoy a Vinyl Album? The problem with just purchasing and downloading an album from the majority of online music services is that it's typically not a very interactive experience -- most digital music fans simply listen via computer speakers, or earbuds connected to their MP3 player / PMP. When the novelty of your new album purchase has subsided, there's nothing much else to keep you entertained. There's no bonus material you can thumb through such as liner notes, lyrics, photos, etc., as with physical products like vinyl records and audio CDs (to a lesser extent).
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