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Oregon Scientific Waterproof MP3 Player (512 MB)

Tom — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 20:01:58 +0000

The Oregon Scientific Waterproof MP3 Player is a featured packed MP3 player. It is completely waterproof, meaning you don’t have to worry about a little rain on it, or if it falls in the pool. It has a 512 MB hard drive, which is capable of holding more than 16 hours of music. The Oregon Scientific MP3 player also has an FM tuner, with 30 presets. Another feature is the 5 preset equalizer settings, allowing for you to optimize your music the way you like it. One user on Amazon.com even said, “All in all a GREAT product for what it is intended: to alleviate the monotony of lap swimming. It is also lightweight and holds a TON of music.” It supports both MP3 and WAV music files, allowing for flexibility. Priced at an affordable $130, I would highly recommend the Oregon Scientific Waterproof MP3 player for anyone who has a use for a waterproof MP3 player.

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Sony Psyc Network Walkman (512 MB)

Tom — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 19:44:56 +0000

The Sony Psyc is an affordable MP3 player, designed for extreme portability. The Psyc runs on one AAA battery, which can play 70 hours of continuous play. The 512 MB Flash Hard Drive has a capacity of 345 songs. The most attractive feature of the Psyc is the size. It fits in the palm of your hand, and weighs less than an ounce. It comes in two different colors, Harmony Blue and Electric White. The Sony Psyc is fully compatible with the Connect Music Store, and connects with your PC through a high speed USB cable, which allows for faster transfers. It can play and support almost any type of music, including MP3, ATRAC, ATRAC3, WMA, and WAV, which unlike other MP3 players, means no compatibility issues. The display is backlighted, and displays the artist name, the album name, as well as the track name. The Sony Psyc Network Walkman is perhaps the most portable MP3 player on the market, and definitely a great buy!

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Sony Network Walkman (20 GB)

Tom — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 16:50:20 +0000

The 20 GB Sony Network Walkman is Sony’s top of the line MP3 player, designed to compete directly with the iPod. Priced at an affordable $300, the Sony Network Walkman can hold up to 13,000 songs, and has an incredible 40 hour battery life. It comes in three colors: Silver, Red, and Black; and is fully compatible with Sony’s Connect Music Store. The Network Walkman also includes revolutionary technology, such as the G-Sensor Shock Protection. The G-Sensor protects the MP3 player, by closing the hard drive when it detects a change in gravity or velocity. Basically, if you drop it, the hard drive isn’t damaged because of the G-Sensor, which prolongs the life of the MP3 player, and prevents data loss and corruption. The Sony Network Walkman also includes Bi-Directional LCD Display, which allows you to view the screen vertically or horizontally. This allows for increased portability and accessibility. The Sony Network Walkman is truly a great MP3 player, and as Cerberus from Amazon.com put it, it is “Simply Amazing!”

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Sony Network Walkman (1 GB)

Tom — Fri, 08 Jul 2005 03:11:15 +0000

The Sony Network Walkman is part of a new line of MP3 players made by Sony to compete with the popular Apple iPod. This new walkman features a 1 GB hard drive, which is capable of holding 700 songs. It also includes a built in FM tuner, allowing you to listen to your favorite radio station while on the go. Probably the most impressive feature of the Sony Network Walkman is the amazingly quick recharging time. Three minutes of charging is enough to power the MP3 player for three hours. It is fully compatible with Sony’s up and coming Connect music store, and comes with the reputation and tradition that Sony has held as the top notch company in the music industry. There are no moving parts which means zero skipping. Other MP3 players offer a couple minutes of skip free play, but very few can offer zero skipping. Priced at an affordable $200, the Sony Network Walkman is an excellent buy.

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iRiver H340 (40 GB)

Tom — Sun, 08 May 2005 03:14:35 +0000

The iRiver H340 is very much similar to its smaller versions, such as the iRiver H10, but the H340 includes a lot more memory, as well as features. The iRiver H340 has a 40 GB hard drive, and is priced at $400. The H340 includes a color display, which can be used to view both JPG and BMP images in vivid color. It has a rechargeable battery, with a battery life of 16 hours. The iRiver H340 also includes a built in FM Tuner, and a built in voice recorder, which is capable of recording audio from any source, all without connection to a computer. Included with the iRiver H340 are iRiver headphones, a carrying case, an AC adapter, and more. The iRiver H340 is fully compatible with Napster, and “Napster to Go.” The H340 has the memory to store up to 1200 hours of music, or 50 days of music. Even the most serious music fans will have a tough time filling up the iRiver H340. The iRiver H340 is an excellent, large capacity MP3 player, with a lot of great features.

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Creative Zen Micro (4 GB, 5 GB, and 6 GB)

Tom — Sun, 08 May 2005 02:53:37 +0000

The Creative Zen Micro became the first real competitor to the Apple iPod in 2004 when it was launched. Coming in three different models, 4 GB, 5 GB, and 6 GB, the Creative Zen Micro is very versatile to fit you. In addition to the three different models, the Zen Micro also comes in ten different colors. It includes a removable and rechargeable battery that has a 12 hour battery life. Also, the Creative Zen Micro has a built in FM radio with 32 preset stations, and a built in voice recorder which can record up to 10 hours of audio. It is very stylish, and comes with ear bud headphones, a belt clip, and a stand. It has been the recipient of many awards, including: Best of Digital Life, in 2004, and “Editor’s Choice” from CNET. It also was rated 5/5 by About.com in 2004. It is an amazing piece of technology, and is definitely a preview of the future in the MP3 market.

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iPod (20 GB)

Tom — Sun, 08 May 2005 02:30:40 +0000

The original iPod has been the standard for MP3 players for years, and arguably still is. Now in its fourth generation, the iPod has gone under a number of changes since it was first released, but throughout all these changes, it has remained the most popular MP3 player. With a 20 GB hard drive, the iPod can hold up to 5,000 songs, in many different formats, including AAC and MP3. The iPod has rechargeable lithium battery, with a battery life of 12 hours. One of the largest changes the iPod has gone through since it was first released, is going from being exclusively compatible with Macs, to now being compatible with both Windows and Macs. It also has a new click wheel, which allows for easier navigation, and has a slimmer case. With an iPod, you can create “On the Go” playlists on your iPod, without connecting to a computer. Also, the iPod has the ability to shuffle your songs, store your contact lists and files, and calendar. The iPod has countless accessories to fit any need you might have. The iPod is without a doubt one of the best MP3 players on the market, and will be, for years to come.

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Rio Carbon (5 GB)

Tom — Sun, 08 May 2005 02:15:24 +0000

The Rio Carbon is a super small, high capacity MP3 player. At only the size of a business card, and 3.2 ounces in weight, the Rio Carbon has a 5 GB hard drive, which can hold up to 160 hours of music. It includes a built in microphone, as well as the popular ear bud head phones. The Rio Carbon also features a rechargeable battery that can allow for 20 hours of continuous play without recharging it. It is compatible with both Windows and Macs, and includes Rio Music Manager, to help organize your music, and transfer it to your MP3 player. It has been the subject of numerous awards, including a “Best Buy” award from PC World, and the “Red Dot Award” for innovative product design. The Rio Carbon is priced at $200, which is very competitive for the amount of memory, and the abundance of features. The Rio Carbon is a great buy for the money!

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SanDisk Digital Audio Player (256 MB)

Tom — Sun, 08 May 2005 01:58:15 +0000

The SanDisk Digital Audio Player is a small budget MP3 player, but it definitely does not lack the features. Priced at only $70, the SanDisk Digital Audio Player has 256 MB of flash memory, and can hold up to 120 songs. It operates on a single AAA battery which can last for 15 hours, and provides crystal clear audio. The SanDisk Digital Audio Player has a built in digital FM radio, and voice recorder, through an integrated microphone. The FM radio comes with 20 preset stations, plus the ability to add your own custom stations. A backlight is also included on the SanDisk Digital Audio Player, allowing for easy visibility of the display screen. It is also very user friendly. There are only three buttons, and a joystick, which allows for easy navigation, without ten different buttons. The last factor that makes SanDisk so great is the size. It weighs just over an ounce, and is only three inches long. If you have a low budget, or simply don’t need a huge hard drive, then the SanDisk Digital Audio Player is certainly for you.

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iPod Photo (30 GB and 60 GB)

Tom — Sun, 08 May 2005 01:35:30 +0000

The iPod Photo is the top of the line MP3 player of the iPod family. Coming in two models, 30 GB and 60 GB, the iPod Photo offers the ability to view crystal clear photos, on a large 2 inch LCD screen, which is capable of displaying over 65 thousand different colors. The iPod Photo’s battery can go up to 15 hours without being recharged, which is truly remarkable with the color display. The iPod Photo keeps with Apple’s tradition of smaller is better, weighing less than 6.5 ounces, and still having the capacity to hold up to 15,000 songs, or 25,000 pictures. Another advantage to having the color display is the ability to view the album color while listening to a song. The iPod Photo is priced at $350 for the 30 GB model, and $450 for the 60 GB model. The iPod Photo is the new standard for MP3 players, and definitely the MP3 player of the future.

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