Choosing an MP3

Almost every month, a new kind of MP3 player is released to the market. True, this isn’t a problem for those who know their music files. But what about the simple people like me who just want to be able to enjoy my kind of music wherever I go and whenever I would have the chance?

Well, after hours and days of research, I have come up with a list of things that you should consider when buying an MP3.

1. Design. You should have an idea of what you want your MP3 player to look like. Do you want it to be small? Medium-sized? With screen or without? Do you want it to have picture or video capabilities or not? Do you want it to have a radio? All of these should narrow down your MP3 possibilities.
2. Music file format (codec). Find out what file format the player uses. If it can play all formats/codecs, much better! But to be safe, choose the player that can play the file formats that you have in your collection.
3. Storage. You can find MP3 players that can store 4GB and even a whopping 120GB! Of course, the bigger the disk space, the pricier it gets.
4. Playback features. Almost every player offers shuffle, repeat, resume, and playlist functions. Some newer MP3 models are even capable of shuffling tunes with fade-in/fade-out.
5. Batteries. You would need to decide if you want the non-removable lithium-ion batteries, which typically last two to four years that have a longer life (but which you need to replace after 2-4 years so check the warranty agreement with the manufacturer), or those models which require AA or AAA batteries.

There are other features that you should keep in mind but these should be enough o guide you. Happy picking! :)