How Small is an MP-3 Player?
Mp3 player sizes differ because manufacturers use different means to make these devices. The following are some examples.
Samsung YP-K3JAB
This device weighs 1.8 ounces and measures 1.73 x 3.78 x 0.27 inches. The file supports mp3, ASF and WMA formats. When fully charged, the playback time is 20 hours. The display measures 1.9 inches. There is an FM radio built in.
SanDisk Sansa
This player measures 1.7 x 3.5 x 0.5 inches. Its weight is 2.6 ounces. The LCD screen measures 1.8 inches. Aside from its 8 GB flash memory, an expansion slot is included.
Cowon D2
This player weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.1 x 2.2 x 0.7 inches. The screen measures 2.5 inches and has a resolution of 320 x 240. The battery life is good for 10 hours of video or 42 hours of songs. An FM tuner is also included.
Creative Zen
The mp3 player size of the Creative Zen is 3.26 x 2.16 x .44 inches. The device weighs 2.1 ounces. It supports WMV9, MPEG and mp3. A microphone and FM tuner are built in.
The iPod Music Players
The iPod is one of the most popular music players today. There are several versions available. The iPod Touch 32GB measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31 inches. It weighs in at 4 ounces. The player can browse the web and is Wi-Fi enabled. You can also download iTunes to the device.
The iPod Classic 12GB measures 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches. Its battery life is good for up to 37 hours. The LED backlit display measures 2.5 inches with 320 x 240 resolution. It is big enough to support 30,000 songs.
Choosing a Portable Music Player
Compactness is one of the primary considerations of buyers. A portable device will make it easy to carry around even when you travel. However, there are other things that have to be assessed.
Storage space is important and so is its expansion capability. As a rule, it is best to pick a player that has as much storage space as you can afford. The rule of thumb is that one megabyte is equal to one minute of song. This is only an approximate though.
Aside from the mp3 player sizes, compatibility should also be assessed. Obviously it can play mp3s, but check if it can play WMA files too. If you want to play those files, make sure that the player supports it.
