| If it's hard to choose an mp3 player these days, it's | | | | you need to choose the right armband for the exact |
| getting to be just as difficult to choose the accessories | | | | model that you have. |
| for it as well. First of all, we'll start with what kind of | | | | Adapters and Cables |
| accessories that are available. | | | | You need a cable or an adapter if you want to |
| Speakers and Headphones | | | | connect your mp3 player to your car, your PC or your |
| These are the accessories that count the most when | | | | stereo system from home. Most of the time, a USB |
| talking about the listening experience of your music or | | | | cable will do the job. |
| audio books. Even if the original manufacturers might | | | | Docking Stations |
| not supply quality or comfortable headphones with the | | | | Besides the headphone jack, not all models of mp3 |
| player, there are many other companies that will offer | | | | players have other needed output connections. In this |
| you some of the best portable speakers, ear buds or | | | | case, you will need to separately buy special adapters |
| headphones. These are specially created to offer you | | | | and cables, or a special docking station for iPod, for |
| amazing audio quality and are worth the extra price. | | | | example. |
| Batteries and Chargers | | | | The docking station can also act as a charger for the |
| Flash mp3 players (the models that work with an | | | | battery, it has a remote control and sometimes even |
| embedded memory chip) usually need AA or AAA | | | | output connections for video. |
| size batteries. However, if you're using your mp3 for | | | | However, a docking station is an extra expense, as |
| extensive period of times, you will need to change the | | | | very few manufacturers will offer a dock in the same |
| batteries quite quickly. This might not be at all | | | | package with the player. |
| convenient to you and can also be costly in the long | | | | Bags and Cases |
| run. A quick fix is to use a charger and rechargeable | | | | You can use hard cases, plastic or leather cases and |
| batteries. | | | | bags. The plastic cases are the most used, as hard |
| Most hard drive mp3 players (the models that hold the | | | | cases are not always easy to use, and leather cases |
| memory on a hard disk) have a built in lithium-ion | | | | and bags are trendy, but they will not protect your |
| rechargeable battery. These models need a special | | | | mp3 player all the time. |
| type of charger and cable to recharge, but they are | | | | Now you know what kind of accessories you can |
| usually included in the pack when you buy it. | | | | have for your favorite mp3 player. As with any |
| Armbands | | | | product, it is wise to shop around because you can |
| Armbands are ideal if you want to use your mp3 | | | | stumble on a great bargain. So ... happy shopping! |
| player while walking, running or exercising. However, | | | | |