The Basics of MP3 Player Buying
Even though the MP3 Player is a great innovation to our society, it can be confusing to a lot of people. It's also important to understand everything you can about this gadget, so you can enjoy everything it has to offer. There are tons of them out there, but several only offer mediocre quality. Others double as video players, have high tech audio functions, and can even record. Older versions that just played music are becoming a thing of the past.
Playing music is just one of the many features you can find on the Apple iPod. In fact, they are so far ahead of everyone else, some of the benefits aren't found on other units. Simplicity of use is perhaps their biggest feature, and it took some time before other companies were able to challenge them in usability. Using an iPod is as simple as downloading songs, and playing them for your enjoyment.
Although the Apple iPod is the main player that many people think of, there are many other brands. There are also a variety of cheaper off brands that have copied its aesthetic look but for legal reasons cannot copy its features. These brands often do not handle many other audio formats other than MP3's. Name brands however are designed to handle audio formats across the entire spectrum and many people flock to them for this reason alone.
One thing to consider is the battery life - and whether it uses regular batteries at all. If you take advantage of newer innovation they will use lithium rechargeable batteries. Some models use AA or AAA batteries, but nowadays a unit that is rechargeable is becoming standard. You should be able to recharge by plugging the unit into a base, or just using a USB cord to plug it into your computer.
One of the most important, but overlooked MP3 player basics is the durability. People will often flock to a new product because it has a certain feature, but they will not wait and see how it holds up to user tests. This can often result in buying a fragile product that can be damaged very easily. Replacing your player in two months is not something you want to have to do because of poor craftsmanship.
You don't see durability issues often with major name brands, but the smaller, less expensive companies try to cut corners whenever they can. In order to stay away from this trap, it's recommended that you do your research before actually making your purchase. The Apple iPod is a great example of how they are sent through test after test in order prior to being released to the public. Keep in mind you can still break it, but it won't happen from just turning it on and using it appropriately.
Oh, and we can't forget about the button layout. On some occasions, you can find cheap alternatives that only have 2 buttons; stop and play. These are actually out there, but you find these in lower income outlets. This is truly the bottom of the barrel, and if you get one of these you're just waiting for disaster to strike.
Before you go out and buy any type of player, remember to look at all the functions, check the battery life, and anything else that would give you a clue to its overall quality. Course if you don't want to go through the hassle of lots of research and testing, you can always just purchase an Apple iPod. They're considered the best on the market for a lot of reasons. An iPod Nano is good introductory buy, the Classic is great for users that demand more features and a larger screen, and a Touch will give you internet wherever there's open Wi-Fi. If you want to save some money, get an older generation iPod - there's usually not much different in practical features you'll actually use, and you say save 10% or more on the price. - 18758
Playing music is just one of the many features you can find on the Apple iPod. In fact, they are so far ahead of everyone else, some of the benefits aren't found on other units. Simplicity of use is perhaps their biggest feature, and it took some time before other companies were able to challenge them in usability. Using an iPod is as simple as downloading songs, and playing them for your enjoyment.
Although the Apple iPod is the main player that many people think of, there are many other brands. There are also a variety of cheaper off brands that have copied its aesthetic look but for legal reasons cannot copy its features. These brands often do not handle many other audio formats other than MP3's. Name brands however are designed to handle audio formats across the entire spectrum and many people flock to them for this reason alone.
One thing to consider is the battery life - and whether it uses regular batteries at all. If you take advantage of newer innovation they will use lithium rechargeable batteries. Some models use AA or AAA batteries, but nowadays a unit that is rechargeable is becoming standard. You should be able to recharge by plugging the unit into a base, or just using a USB cord to plug it into your computer.
One of the most important, but overlooked MP3 player basics is the durability. People will often flock to a new product because it has a certain feature, but they will not wait and see how it holds up to user tests. This can often result in buying a fragile product that can be damaged very easily. Replacing your player in two months is not something you want to have to do because of poor craftsmanship.
You don't see durability issues often with major name brands, but the smaller, less expensive companies try to cut corners whenever they can. In order to stay away from this trap, it's recommended that you do your research before actually making your purchase. The Apple iPod is a great example of how they are sent through test after test in order prior to being released to the public. Keep in mind you can still break it, but it won't happen from just turning it on and using it appropriately.
Oh, and we can't forget about the button layout. On some occasions, you can find cheap alternatives that only have 2 buttons; stop and play. These are actually out there, but you find these in lower income outlets. This is truly the bottom of the barrel, and if you get one of these you're just waiting for disaster to strike.
Before you go out and buy any type of player, remember to look at all the functions, check the battery life, and anything else that would give you a clue to its overall quality. Course if you don't want to go through the hassle of lots of research and testing, you can always just purchase an Apple iPod. They're considered the best on the market for a lot of reasons. An iPod Nano is good introductory buy, the Classic is great for users that demand more features and a larger screen, and a Touch will give you internet wherever there's open Wi-Fi. If you want to save some money, get an older generation iPod - there's usually not much different in practical features you'll actually use, and you say save 10% or more on the price. - 18758
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