Below you'll find a brief list of great MP3 resources along with some recommended partner resources at the bottom.
Forums
- CNET Forums - Plenty of active discussions on MP3 players. Primarily pre-purchase type questions, along with some trouble-shooting ones can be found here.
- MP3.com Forums - Operated by the big dogs over at MP3.com. Forum features a variety of MP3 player questions, along with topics covering various media formats for your digital music.
Reviews
- Review Centre - Offers reviews and price comparison on Portable MP3 Players. Has listed the most popular MP3 Players with consumer perspectives so that you can know what to expect when you buy.
- Epinions - The best place (besides this site!) for unbiased reviews from consumers on hundreds of MP3 players and various accessories.
- CNET - A reliable and well known source of all types of electronics reviews, including portable audio players.
- PC Mag - Their mp3 & digital music player reviews help you find the right, top-rated mp3 & digital music players for your audio needs.
Manufacturers
- Apple - Does Apple really need any introduction? Home of the most well known MP3 players: the iPod.
- Creative Labs - Offers a HUGE variety of digital audio players in every flavor and style. You're bound to find something to suit your lifestyle.
- Rio Audio - Leader in rugged MP3 players designed to survive drops and bumps common while working out and running.
- iRiver - Most of their MP3 players come with quality color screens for easy viewing and interactive menus.
General Information
- MP3.com - It's all in the name. A number one resource for info on MP3 download services and articles on various portable MP3 players.
- About.com - MP3 - Guide primarily on digital music formats and music download resources, while discussin some MP3 player news.
- About.com - Portables - Discusses portable entertainment players; features everything from portable DVD players to digital audio players.
Blogs
- MP3 Player Blog - Covers a variety of MP3 players in the market. At the time of this writing, the blog hasn't been updated in some time, but the information there is still great!
- iPoditude - iPod Blog - Daily news updates on new iPod accessories along with announcements about new products from Apple on the market.
Other
- How Stuff Works - A walk through of how MP3 players work, what their various components are, and a brief historical timeline of the technology that makes them possible.
- iPod Recycling - Information on a new iPod recycling program started by Apple to prevent older iPods from being thrown into land fills.
Partner Sites
We've also compiled a list of other MP3 related partner sites below, sorted alphabetically. Webmasters, feel free to submit your site.