| If you don't own an mp3 player, and even if you do, | | | | hard drive based mp3 player, commonly known as an |
| you should check out all the new stuff that's going on. | | | | mp3 jukebox, for which you could pay up to $800 . It |
| I'm hoping this article will give you some ideas of what | | | | will be a little bigger and heavier than and not quite as |
| kind of mp3 player you want and some guidance on | | | | durable as a RAM (flash RAM) player, but that is not a |
| what to look for in an mp3 player. | | | | concern if you just want to sit and listen to good music. |
| Maybe you are going to the gym and need something | | | | And they are still far more portable than the old CD |
| small and skip-proof for running or lifting. Maybe you | | | | player. |
| have an 10 hour (or even longer) plane ride when you | | | | Torn between a small, light, solid state mp3 player and |
| go on a business trip and need to pass the time. | | | | a hard drive based player that holds thousands of |
| Maybe you want a new one just for the sake of | | | | tunes? Well, the iPod Mini may be your choice! The |
| having a new one. Whatever it is, this article may help | | | | iPod Mini is just one model in a breed of small hard |
| you select. | | | | drive mp3 players. They are a little lighter and smaller |
| First, for those of you who want something for | | | | than normal hard drive players, and hold more songs |
| working out: The two most important things to look for | | | | than the average solid state mp3 players. (Did I |
| are size/weight and RAM, things CD players don't | | | | mention the iPod Mini comes in blue, green, gold, and |
| have. You want something that you can clip to your | | | | pink?) That is the main differences, but here are some |
| shorts or strap to your arm that won't interfere with | | | | more issues you should look for when making a |
| your movements, and you want it to be so light that | | | | purchase: battery life, with or without a radio, voice |
| you don't even notice it. (Tip: Get a lithium ion battery to | | | | recorder, an easy to read screen, and compatibility |
| save even more weight.) To be sure that your player | | | | with your computer. |
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| On the other side, you may want to store all 16,000 | | | | network. All your favoritesongs and artists - find any |
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| hear the same song twice. In this case you need a | | | | |