So, you’ve finally decided to get that sleek, flash Mp3 player after all. But you are clueless about its features or functions. Well, there are several models out there that will leave you even more confused. So, it is important to know what these Mp3 players are all about.

Flash mp3 players- take a closer look

A flash Mp3 player is a portable music device that you can carry along anywhere. It is different from the hard drive based Mp3 players in terms of size and price. The flash Mp3 players are less expensive and have smaller dimensions. But that’s not all. Flash Mp3 players encompass a flash memory (there’s no hard disc). This translates in to immobile parts, which in turn means that you can listen to music even while running or performing any other activity, without the fear of the music skipping. They comprise a control panel, display screen, headphone jacks, and sometimes FM tuner and voice recorder

Now that we know the basic difference, let’s take a look at the parameters for choosing a flash Mp3 player:

    * Playing music is just a miniscule part of the device. No doubt, it is a very important function, (that has improved with the contribution of Macromedia flash in digital playback) but there should be other features too namely FM, voice recorder, stopwatch, wireless connectivity and the like. Of course, the more the features, the bigger the hole you burn in your pocket.
    * Accessories are not just mere attachments but add a whole new dimension to the Mp3 player. Look for peripherals like hi-end headphones, armbands, wrist straps and belt clips. They’ll certainly make your player look great.
    * The display screen must be bold and beautiful! It is always easy to select a song on the basis of the artist, album or genre on a clear and bright display screen.
    * Then of course, since it has to be carried around, you need a player that is compact, light weight and sleek.
    * The storage capacity is probably the most important guiding factor. Larger the storage capacity means more number of songs can be accommodated. This amounts to a higher price to be paid. On an average, a player with a 128 MB capacity would be able to hold 60 songs and play for about 4 hours where as a flash Mp3 player that boasts of a 1GB capacity would be competent to store more than 500 songs and bash on regardless for more than 30 hours. Most flash Mp3 players are of the 2GB variety but players with more than 4GB capacity have flooded the market. The 8GB iPod Nano and 8GB SanDisk are quite popular these days.

Flash Mp3 players are powered by rechargeable lithium ion batteries. In some players, batteries can be replaced whenever required but others like iPods need some expert advice on battery replacement.

There are several brands to choose from- Samsung, Apple, SanDisk and Sony are the leading players in the flash Mp3 segment.

Great, glossy looks, powerful performance, loads of features and a price that starts at $50. Aren’t these reasons good enough to get that fabulous device called a flash Mp3 player?

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