MP3 Reviews

MP3 Players

Over the past few years, high capacity digital players rule MP3 land. And just imagine-now you can carry your entire music and/or media library in a tiny device that only seems to get smaller with time.

1. Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW (30GB). This is a great MP3 player for anyone who wants a compact and easy to use MP3 player. It runs around $175.

2. Apple IPod (80GB). This is a fairly low priced, reliable MP3 player. It is not, however, a true video player. It runs anywhere from $275-$500.

3. Creative Zen Vision M (60 GB). This device gives the iPod a run for its money as it reigns as the current high-capacity MP3 champion.

4. Zune (30 GB). This device has a solid history of playback performance and will probably please most users. It does, however, have mediocre format support and limited Wireless capability. Advanced MP3 users will probably be left wanting something more. It usually runs between $175-$275.

5. Cowon iAudio X5 (30 GB). This is a great-sounding MP3 player, but does quite live up to expectations in the real world. It suffers from less than desirable music browsing options and some key design flaws.

6. Philips Go Gear HDD6330 Jukebox (30 GB). This is the closest that anyone has been able to reach to the iPod’s design appeal, but is relatively sensitive to touch. Make sure you try it out before you buy it. It’s a great deal that runs around $100.
Choosing which MP3 player would be best for you depends largely on your personal preferences. For example, if you want an MP3 player that is a true video player, the iPod might not be for you. The best option is to go to an electronics store and simply ask for an explanation of the various MP3 players. You may prefer to be able to see a comparison of each MP3 player side by side. By when it comes down to it, each of us probably has a certain set of standards that you want in an MP3 player. They are different for each person and therefore it’s very difficult to say that one specific type of MP3 player is “better” than the other.