How to Pick a MP3 Player

With so many different types of mp3 players on the market it can be difficult to choose the one that is right for you. Here is how to pick an mp3 player.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Features.
   When picking a mp3 player it is important to decide on what type of features you want. Some mp3 players will not only play audio, but they will play video too. To get this feature on an mp3 player can make the price increase substantially compared to not having it. Start off by looking for a mp3 player that has all of the features that you desire. If the mp3 player has too many features try looking for an older model. Not only will this be cheaper, but it should not have as many advancements as the new mp3 player.

2. Size.
   For mp3 players size can mean two different things. The first could mean it's size physically and the other could mean the size of it's hard drive. Both of these are very important when considering to get an ipod or another mp3 player. The bigger the size of the hard drive the more songs you will be able to save to your mp3 player. So if you do not plan on downloading a ton of songs then do not waste your money on buying a mp3 player with a large hard drive.

3. How will you get music.
   Depending on the brand of mp3 player you get you can find different ways to download music. It is important to always download music legally so that you will not find yourself in any legal trouble. Some programs, like itunes, will allow you to purchase songs for a set price and then keep them. While using Zune's program you will not only be able to buy songs but you can pay a monthly fee to download as many songs as you want. It lets you "rent" the songs as long as you pay your monthly bill. But you will also get 10 downloads each month that you can keep the music. There are more options than these but these are two of the most popular ways to get music legally.