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Consumer Guide MP3 Player Expert Reviews
Looking for the best MP3 player? Compare features across a variety of models from top manufacturers with our expert reviews. Not sure what you should be looking for or how much memory you need? Read the MP3 Player Buying Guide and find the MP3 player that meets your needs. Get ready to have a whole library of music at your fingertips.
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If you're shopping for an MP3 player, you're going to have many options. To ensure you get the best price wthout sacrificing performance, compare prices online before you buy. We've stacked up shopping deals from retailers across the Web so you can easily compare prices on MP3 players.
How MP3 Players Work
The MP3 player is the convergence of many technologies. Alone, none of its components are revolutionary, but together they create an unprecedented consumer product. Find out about the technology inside MP3 players and the different types of players out there. Learn all about how MP3 players work.

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iriver Mplayer MP3 player Photo
The iriver Mplayer is more than a Disney-themed toy -- it's also a nicely designed portable audio player. Read Consumer Guide's review....

SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 player Photo
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 player is similar to the Nano, but at much lower price. Read the full review by Consumer Guide....

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SanDisk Sansa Shaker MP3 player Photo
The SanDisk Sansa Shaker is an MP3 player that is designed for kids, but its questionable construction means it might not be kid-tough. Check out Consumer Guide's review....

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Insignia Pilot 4GB NS-4V24 Photo
Best Buy's Insignia supports Bluetooth technology and a respectable amount of features. Learn more in the review at Consumer Guide. ...

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Apple iPod touch Photo
The Apple iPod touch easily shows off what a quality portable media player is like. Read the Consumer Guide review for details....

Apple iPod nano (3rd generation) Photo
The Apple iPod nano is one of the best iPods to come along in recent memory. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide....


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MP3 Player FAQ

iTunes is a piece of software that lets you add to, organize and play your digital media collection on your computer, as well as sync it to a portable device. There are really just a few steps to getting started with iTunes. Learn how to download iTunes on your computer.
As with any popular, new consumer product, an entire industry has sprung up that is devoted to selling MP3 player accessories. Users looking to personalize their digital music players can find myriad options to fit any lifestyle. Learn how to accessorize your MP3 player.
One might think that because iPods are Apple devices, they're not susceptible to the viruses that plague Microsoft's Windows operating system. f you bought an iPod video between Sept. 12, 2006 and Oct. 18, 2006, there is a 1 percent chance it contains a worm called RavMonE.exe. Learn more about iPod viruses.

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How MP3 Players Work
How can such a tiny device store a weeks' worth of nonstop music? Find out all about the MP3 file format and digital compression in this HowStuffWorks video.

Wearable Tech Gear
Watch this video about wearable tech gear. Now you can put iPods, cell phones, PDAs or even glucose-monitoring and heart rate monitors into your hat, shoes or jacket. See how wearable tech gear works in this video from Reuters.

Microsoft Zune
The Zune is a portable MP3 player that lets you wirelessly send and receive songs with other Zune devices. Learn about the Microsoft Zune in this episode of Technology Evangelist.



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