Recommended Specification

Power users will need a high specification mini hard disc MP3. This type of player has been driven by the success of the market leading Apple i-Pod, which has led to a huge collection of accessories becoming available that are all designed to enhance the listening and viewing experience of the user.

Mini hard disc MP3 players usually feature a larger screen than micro disc units and also offer more amounts of massive memory. Their larger screens are great for viewing video files and helping you select your music files. However, they do drain batteries at a faster rate than smaller screens. This is compensated by higher capacity batteries and in combination with 2.5 inch screens it means that these MP3 players are significantly bigger and heavier than micro disc units.

The batteries are made from Lithium Ion that are charged via USB cables connected to computers or a mains adaptor (sometimes via a cradle).

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Built-in Memory
Built-in Memory Size

File Types
Display TypeSignal to Noise

Ratio
Frequency Response Microphone Headphone
Output
Sound Equalizer
Voice Recording

System Requirement
Component Udates
PC Connector

Power source
Max. Playtime

Dimensions
Weight

Mini hard disk
30GB

MP3, AAC, MPEG-4, WAV, JPEG
2.5" LCD (320 x240 pixels, 65k colours)

90 dB
20-20 Hz-kHz
No
Yes
Yes
No

Apple Mac and/or PC Windows (minimum)
Yes - through firmware downloads
USB 2.0 (with docking unit)

Lithium Ion in-built battery, recharge via USB 2.0
15 hours music, 6 hrs video

(H x W x D) 11 x 6 x 2 cm
Less than 150 gram

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Further Useful Links:

Memory And File Guide
MP3 Jargon Buster

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