Mp3 players are nowadays very popular among the people. Player itself is a digital portable small sized device which is used to play mp3 audio files. Besides, it organizes mp3 files and creates playlist. Mp3 players can be attached to speakers or earphones for group and individual listening. There are many different types of mp3 players and each person can choose the most appropriate model according to individual wishes and needs. There are three main types of them: mp3 CD players, hard drive players and memory flesh players.
Mp3 CD players look like ordinary CD players, but they are more useful, as mp3 disk can store up to 150 songs. But they are not very portable and handy, so they are not very popular.
Hard drive players have special 1.8 inch disk which can be filled with the music.
The capacity of such disks can be up to 10 GB and the price depends first of all on the capacity. The most popular brand in this category is Apple iPod. The last fashionable trend in this sphere is micro card drive. The card is very small and capacity - very high. They are very convenient and portable.
The last category - flash players have special flash memory chip. The memory can be up to 2 GB and the prices also vary depending on many factors. The most popular and widespread brands in this category are: creative Muvo, Apple iPod and iRiver.
There are some important factors which must be taken into consideration while choosing of the mp3 player:
Storage capacity: if you have a desire to have all music collection on you mp3 player, you must choose player with bigger capacity. Besides, pay your attention on the fact that there are some players, which storage capacity can be extended.
Size and weight: If you will use mp3 player for traveling and sport activities, you have to look for small and portable player.
Connectivity: the best decision is to choose mp3 player with high speed USB connectivity.
Batteries: the best variants are AAA battery, which can be replaced anywhere or lithium batteries which can be recharged with electric power.
