10 Best MP3 Players for Gadget Enthusiasts
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Why We Recommend These Products
Out of thousands of reviews for 450 products, over 200 people recommended MP3 Players specifically for Gadget Enthusiasts. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.
Apple iPod Touch 8 GB MA623ZO/B
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$190 - $290
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41 People Recommend
"it's probably the most advanced product in my house.…" - Amazon.com User "this is such an advanced product, one spending this much definitely needs to look into what they are getting.…" - Amazon.com User "it is definitely a nice little gadget that can do a lot of different things.…" - Amazon.com User |
Apple iPod touch 16 GB
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$230 - $401
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24 People Recommend
"this is such an advanced product, one spending this much definitely needs to look into what they are getting.…" - Amazon.com User "touchscreen - the touchscreen is a gadget lovers dream - i can spend hours flipping through album covers - zooming in on photos, web pages - it is just fun.…" - Amazon.com User "i'm not going to make a full review of it because there are a lot of them in here, but if you are looking for the a gadget that does everything...…" - Amazon.com User |
Apple iPod touch 32 GB
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$230 - $485
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20 People Recommend
"this is such an advanced product, one spending this much definitely needs to look into what they are getting.…" - Amazon.com User "i'm not going to make a full review of it because there are a lot of them in here, but if you are looking for the a gadget that does everything...…" - Amazon.com User "it not only plays music flawlessly, but the extras like internet connection, email, photos, and movies make this an incredibly useful gadget.…" - Amazon.com User |
Zune 80GB
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$250 - $350
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13 People Recommend
"the zune was not intended to be the all-in-one gadget you seem to be looking for, and i should remind you that in the event that mp3 players merge with cell phones and computers, you will be out of a…" - Mathemusician at Cnet.com "get your hands on these gadgets as the price and quality is worth it!…" - Buydig.com User "overall, its just a one fantastic gadget..…" - prince_kel_15 at Cnet.com |
Apple iPod nano green 8 GB Player
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$125 - $199
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12 People Recommend
"so the people who put down this product are idiots because every electronic gadget will have its quirks and limitations at one point or another.…" - Amazon.com User "it's my first ipod ever, so let me be a little over-enthusiastic.…" - Amazon.com User "even though its a small gadget the video is great, at first it's kind of difficult to watch movies/tv shows, but if you stare at the screen for a couple of minutes, you forget how tiny it is.…" - Amazon.com User |
Apple iPod nano Silver 8 GB
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$129 - $250
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12 People Recommend
"so the people who put down this product are idiots because every electronic gadget will have its quirks and limitations at one point or another.…" - Amazon.com User "it's my first ipod ever, so let me be a little over-enthusiastic.…" - Amazon.com User "even though its a small gadget the video is great, at first it's kind of difficult to watch movies/tv shows, but if you stare at the screen for a couple of minutes, you forget how tiny it is.…" - Amazon.com User |
Creative Technology ZEN® 2 GB Player ZEN2GBBK
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$68 - $85
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11 People Recommend
"it has this awesome advanced shuffle feature.…" - Amazon.com User "it makes me feel that we really have reached a point in technology where you can have advanced and very good devices for a very small amount of money, welcome to the future :)…" - Amazon.com User "i have downloaded a lifetime of cd collections, photos of my grandchildren, and have enthusiastically made internet purchases of mp3 downloads.…" - Amazon.com User |
Creative Technology ZEN 4 GB
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$60 - $110
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11 People Recommend
"it makes me feel that we really have reached a point in technology where you can have advanced and very good devices for a very small amount of money, welcome to the future :)…" - Amazon.com User "it has this awesome advanced shuffle feature.…" - Amazon.com User "i have downloaded a lifetime of cd collections, photos of my grandchildren, and have enthusiastically made internet purchases of mp3 downloads.…" - Amazon.com User |
Apple iPod shuffle 3rd Gen. 1 GB
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$59 - $79
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11 People Recommend
"anyway, if you want an inexpensive quality product and workout companion then the ipod shuffle is the gadget for you.…" - Amazon.com User "it's also very simple to use and even those who are horrible with high-tech gadgets should be able to use this device.…" - Amazon.com User "the 1gb of space is more than enough for a gadget with no screen.…" - Amazon.com User |
Creative Technology Zen 33 GB
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$199 - $304
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11 People Recommend
"i have downloaded a lifetime of cd collections, photos of my grandchildren, and have enthusiastically made internet purchases of mp3 downloads.…" - Amazon.com User "it has this awesome advanced shuffle feature.…" - Amazon.com User "it makes me feel that we really have reached a point in technology where you can have advanced and very good devices for a very small amount of money, welcome to the future :)…" - Amazon.com User |
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MP3 Players for Gadget Enthusiasts Buying Guide
If you are searching for an MP3 player for the gadget enthusiast in your life, there are
several key features you need to consider before purchasing. First, consider how much this MP3 player will be used, and whether your gadget enthusiast is also a music buff. MP3 players come in a
variety of memory storage capacities and you should buy one with as much memory as you can afford. One MB of storage equals approximately one minute of MP3 music, so be sure to purchase a player that has the capacity to store and play as much music as possible.
Secondly, make
sure the MP3 player you buy is compatible with your computer and has a FireWire or USB connection so that you can download music quickly and accurately. Take into account the features available on each machine - some MP3 players have FM radio receivers built into them and allow you to record the radio, while others identify each song title and artist as they are played.
Finally, compare each MP3 player's ease of use, its control panel and its weight.
Compare the life of the battery with other players; short battery
life will result in disappointment and infrequent use. There are dozens of MP3 players on the market today, so be sure to shop around and find the perfect one for your gadget enthusiast!
