MP3 Player Definition
Like the portable cassette player and portable CD player before it, an MP3 player allows you to take your music on the go. It also lets you to transfer digital audio files from your computer to the player.
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Types
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There are many types of MP3 players on the market. Many of them use flash-based memory, the type of memory found in portable thumb drives. Examples of popular MP3 players include the iPod and Zune.
Features
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The MP3 player connects to a computer using a USB cable. Digital audio files are transferred to the device through programs such as Windows Media Player and iTunes.
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Effects
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Headphones allow users to listen to music. Speakers also can be connected to the device, and some MP3 players fit into docks connected to stereo systems.
Size
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MP3 players continue to get smaller. Most now range from the size of a deck of cards to smaller than a pack of gum. MP3 players offer from 512 MB to more than 150 GB of storage.
Fun Fact
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If your car stereo has an audio-in jack, you can purchase a standard audio cable with 3.5 mm jacks on each end and listen to your MP3 player in the car. You can also buy radio transmitters (example in Resources section) to hear music through the radio.
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