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MP3 Player Radio

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Getting An MP3 Player Radio

 

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mp3 player radio

By Anne Ahira

One of the biggest debates my husband and I sometimes have over electronics is whether or not an MP3 player radio is a necessity or not. He is adamant that no one really wants an FM tuner added to the player. I know that’s not the case.

Even though most of us like to listen to our own music collections, radio stations can be a great way for us to find new songs and artists we enjoy. Since we’ve decided to agree to disagree on this point, I’ve put together some of the best choices in MP3 player radio models.

 

Creative Zen Mosaic

The Creative Zen product is one of the best players on the market. The 2 GB version comes in pink, black, or silver and comes only around $56 at Amazon. While that may not seem like a very large hard drive for a music player, you can fit up to 500 MP3 files. The player also supports most of the video formats although they will need to be converted so the player can read them. The software needed for this is included.

The FM tuner is one of the nice features included, as well. Thirty-two preset stations can be added to your player so you can enjoy your favorite music. If you’re listening to the radio or to the MP3s on your MP3 player radio, then you’ll have up to 32 hours of battery life without having to recharge your battery. Incidentally, you can watch video footage on the player’s 1.8 inch screen.

Sandisk Sansa Clip

If you’re looking for something a little smaller, you might want to check out the Sandisk Sansa Clip. This is a small MP3 player radio that includes the FM tuner, as well as a voice recorder and a small display that shows you the name of the song. Unlike many of the smaller players, the capacity is about 4 GB which makes it comparable to many of the larger, less portable players.

The player includes flash memory which makes it more durable. Because flash memory doesn’t have any moving part, it can’t be broken as easily if dropped. The battery is not necessarily the longest lasting, however. You can only get 15 hours of total playback. The FM tuner comes with 20 presets so listing to your MP3 player radio is more convenient than ever. You can get the Sansa Clip at JR for under $50.

Microsoft Zune

One of the more powerful MP3 player radio models is the Microsoft Zune. While it comes in a large array of sizes, there are plenty of other great features that make the Zune a top choice. The red version of the 8 GB Zune can be purchased at Amazon for less than $130.

For that, you’ll get the FM tuner, room for up to 2,000 songs, and up to 24 hours of battery life. The Zune is also one of the few MP3 player radio devices that can connect wirelessly to computers.

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MP3 Radio Player

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MP3 Radio Player

 

mp3 radio player

mp3 radio player

By Anne Ahira

Do you miss the good ole days when the music pulsing in your ears was coming from your local radio station? Many people do, especially those who remember the time when that was cutting edge technology, or who are just not computer savvy and want to listen to music on the go.

Mp3 radio player is here to save the day!  For about $20 on Amazon, you can get a small simple mp3 radio player that does not take a rocket scientist to figure out. One such player is the Coby 1 GB mp3 radio player.

 

Features

  • High contrast LCD screen with backlight so you can choose your radio station or music in the dark
  • 1 GB of storage
  • Supports mp3 and WMA format
  • Stores 16- 32 hours of music depending on format

Pros

This is a simple mp3 radio player that people of all ages can enjoy. If your young child has been yammering on for a portable mp3 player you can indulge them at this price.

No special software to download onto your computer, with operating systems like XP it is a matter of plug and play, then drag and drop. The process is simple and fast, you could load the player to 80% capacity in a matter of minutes.

Easy to use buttons and a user friendly interface makes this mp3 radio player perfect for the technically challenged, or those easily frustrated by complex instructions.

Cons

Battery life is a common complaint among mp3 radio players, the nice feature on this one is the battery is an AAA and is very replaceable.

Headphones of course, are subpar; this is a regular complaint even with the high-end players that set you back a few hundred dollars. Do yourself a favor and invest in a good set of ear buds or headphones. You can find many both new and used at Amazon.

Buttons can be easily broken so the user needs to use some care not to squash them. Of course, if you do break them customers report that for $8 shipping and handling you can receive a new one from Coby, this will surely be dependent on the length of time you have had the unit and whether you purchased it new or used.

Customer Ratings

Customers report that the unit is so easy to use that it is a dream in the mp3 radio player world. Even with the issues listed above more than half, the customers that rated the unit were happy with it, and the value.

Overall

This is a perfect starter  mp3 radio player. Small size and easy to use interface make it a cinch for anyone to use. You can even let little children get a feel for the technological world at this price. It is not the top of the line or full of fancy extras, but for straight up music at quite a bargain, it fills the bill.

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