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Step 1 - Flash
Memory Players
Price
Range: Up To £150
Flash
memory MP3 players are very small in size
and typically offer a memory capacity
of up to 2 Gigabytes. They are ideal for
lightweight travel and use less battery
power than hard disc versions.
They are designed to support the most
popular types of music file formats and
some models are also able to display photographs.
Key
Benefits:
1. Very compact
size and good battery life
2. Relative low
cost
The key features
to look out for in flash memory players
are their build quality, the number of
music tracks they hold, the types of media
files they can play, their audio quality
and battery life.
Build
Quality
The key working parts of the MP3 player
are non moving so they are very robust,
but it does pay to have a a good quality
body that is strong enough to take everyday
knocks and resist abrasions.
Number
of Music Tracks
128 Megabytes of memory holds typically
29 MP3 music tracks of music.
1 Gigabyte can hold up to 240 tracks.
The number of tracks held is dependent
on the type of audio file format used
for storage. Some models have memory card
slots for extra memory. For further information
on music track storage capacities please
Click
Here.
Types of
Media Files
All these MP3 players will play the most
popular music file formats which are MP3
and WMA.
If you intend to download music files
from the Internet it is important that
you check the file you are downloading
is accepted by your MP3 player. For further
information on the different types of
media files then Click
Here. Some players also feature built
in fm radios and voice recorders.
Audio
Quality
These players are designed to play sound
through earphones. The quality of the
sound that you hear is determined by the
file formats that you use and the quality
of your earphones.
Battery
Life
Typically 14 hours. Many models use replacement
batteries which are ideal for users who
do not have access to a mains recharger,
particularly when travelling away from
home.
Positives:
Easy to carry
about on the move, very lightweight and
very affordable.
Negatives:
Lack of storage
capacity and restriction of use for limited
types of music files.
Our Verdict:
Ideal for travel
or listening to music on the move as there
are no moving parts.
You can also
see the latest buyer reviews for MP3 players
by using the links on our product
review page.
Now check our
Specification Guide
against your intended MP3 player usage:
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