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.
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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.
Amie Street Gets a Songs Boost From The Orchard
The digital music service, Amie Street, has forged a deal with digital media distributer, The Orchard, to bring over 1 million new tracks to its catalog. Amie Street specializes in...
Oldest Digital Music Recording Discovered
According to a BBC news article, the oldest computer-generated digital music recording has been discovered dating back to 1951. This analog recording which has now been digitized and uploaded onto...
Music industry insiders find upside in album leaks
(Reuters)
Reuters - During the first week of July, Nas'
controversial untitled album leaked onto the Internet ahead of
its July 15 release date via Def Jam.
More MP3 Player Headlines for July 23, 2008 | News Archive