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Jukebox models are MP3 players that store information on a hard drive,
giving them a tremendous capacity -- over 40 hours of music is common.
Jukeboxes are often no larger or heavier than standard MP3 players. Their
increased capacity, however, does make them more expensive.
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Certain CD players can handle the standard
music CDs you'd buy in a store as well as CD-R (recordable once) and CD-RW
(re-writable) discs that have been recorded using the MP3 or WMA format .
Since MP3 files are compressed, you can fit between 10 and 20 hours of music
on one disc, depending on the type of compression you use. |
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Top5 MiniDisc (MD)
Players Rather than recording on
normal-sized CDs (4.75 inches), MiniDisc players use a miniature disc about
2 inches across. As a result, the players themselves are smaller. And, the
discs are enclosed in a protective shell, making them virtually
scratchproof. Furthermore, MiniDiscs can also record in the MD Long Play
format, letting you pack up to 4 times more music onto one disc. A Long Play
disc will hold over 5 hours of your favorite music. |
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Top5 Headphones:
Headphones are a key consideration, having perhaps more
effect on both sound quality and comfort than anything else. Over-ear
headphones tend to sound and feel better than ear buds, but they're also
bulkier. Our recommendation? Buy the player with the features you want and
purchase headphones separately. It costs a little more that way, but it
guarantees better performance, greater comfort, and greater enjoyment of
your music. |
