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