Electronics MP3 Players

Welcome to the Electronics MP3 Players homepage. With the massive range of mp3 players available, we're going to help you find the best electronics mp3 players for the money.

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So, what are the best MP3 players? Can we narrow our buying options down? Does size really matter? These are questions that most of us get very perplexed with when looking for electronics mp3 players.

The answer is that there is really no BEST electronics mp3 player. Dependant on what you will be  using it for will dictate what you need. There are some well know brand name mp3 players in the market. Apple Ipod, Creative Zen, Zune, iRiver and Sony. These are well known and popular makes. popularity does count  for something. Usually if a popular product turns out to be a load of junk, it doens't staypopular for long.

We'll take a look at some of the features of electronics mp3 players and give you some food for thought.

Types - MP3 Players

Firstly, you need to ask yourself the question - What are you going to use the unit for, and what features are you likely to want. Aim to look ahead a little, but electronics MP3 players are moving ahead so quickly that whatever you buy will be outdated in a couple of years. That's not to say it won't bring you many years of service.

Are you likely to jog with you mp3 player or visit the gym with it?

If so, then it's worth considering a FLASH memory MP3 player. Thse are far less fragile and less susceptible to damage from jolting movements. They have few moving parts and are excellent for active people. Anything less than 20 GB is pretty much considered a flash memory electronics MP3 player these days. You Ipod Nano, Sandisk e200 and the Creative Zen fall within this category.

Is an FM radio important to you?

Most players these days include the radio feature. I've found the reception to be a little hit and miss occasionally, but the benefits of a radio far outweigh the drawbacks.

How much music do you have to transfer to the electronics MP3 player?

More than 10 GB? If so then a hard drive based MP3 player is for you. The full sized Ipods and many of the Creative Zen come in sizes with huge storage capacities. You'll rarely run out of space.

Would you like to be able to add accessories later?

Ipods have a vast accessory range, far greater than any of the other models. This is worth considering. There are plenty of speaker units, cases etc to upgrade your Ipod.

Do you want to watch video on your mp3 player?

You can pick from the newest ipods, the zen vision M, the newest gigabeat, etc. Each different player supports different file types. Most will require you to convert the files. If you don't care about video, you can probably find an older or used player to satisfy you.

Is video functionality important to you?

Many of the large capacity models have video capabilities. The Ipods, Creative Zen Visions and the Gigabeats all have fantastic video functionality. It's well worth getting if you can afford it.

Best Buy MP3 Players

So what is the 'Best Buy MP3 Player'?

Well as mentioned before, it's difficult to selct one particular model over another. If you are looking with a capacity of 20GB or less, the Ipod Nano is extremely popular. It comes in 1, 2 , 4, 8 and 16GB models and can be snapped up for under $170 for the 16GB model. The 8 GB is around $135. For that sort of money, the 16GB is worth considering, as once you start importing songs you'll wish you went for the larger model.

I've used a Creative Zen for a number of years and find it pretty good. The modern ones are great. The Creative Zen 32 GB Portable Media Player plays video, has a massive capacity, stores up to 120 hours of video or 8000 songs. A steal at under $135.

So there you have it. A look at some of the considerations for buying an MP3 player. The best mp3 players are the ones that suit your needs, don't keep breaking down on you, and have a realtively long life expectancy. Add on a few accessories and you're all set for many hours of listening and viewing pleasure. Electronics MP3 Players are one of the greatest gadgets you van buy.

If you are interested in checking out the Apple Ipod Classic  range or the Creative Zen MP3 Player range, follow the links.