The new generation of hard drive MP3 players has revolutionized the MP3 sector in recent times. This kind of player harnesses the power of hard drive technology but packages itself in a ‘micro’ portable format. If you think that these kinds of audio players will be bulky and heavy then think again – they are sleek, small and very sexy!
So, just what is the big deal here? The answer is memory capacity and size. These kinds of players allow you to have a far larger memory than other small portables because they are based on hard drive technology rather than on other options such as Flash memory. So, you can find hard drive players that can give you between 1-6GB of memory capacity which all equates to storing a fairly large music collection.
But, because these players are micro sized you won’t find yourself dragging round a heavy and cumbersome audio player. These models may still be a little bigger than the smallest portables but they are also really lightweight and portable themselves and will slip into your pocket easily without weighing you down – and they look real good into the bargain.
One big advantage with this kind of player is to be found in the prices you’ll have to pay. The fact that you are buying more memory than is given with other types of player doesn’t mean you’ll end up breaking the bank to buy the model you want. Compared to standard hard drive models these players have smaller memory capacity – so they cost less and could well suit your budget better.
As with any MP3 player purchase you do need to think long and hard about which player will suit you best. If you have a huge music collection or anticipate heavy use of a download service then these players may not have enough memory for your needs. You also need to think about what you’ll be using the player for. If you plan on taking this type of player down to the gym you can’t expect it not to jog or skip. These players do have moving parts – if you want skip-free technology for short bursts of music listening then you might be better off with a Flash based model.
These players really are the future of MP3 technology – as the industry develops you can expect to see more of these small yet perfectly formed players. If you’re in the market for a new model then look at your options here first – you could come up with the perfect compromise between a heavy weight hard drive model and a small Flash player.
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