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Budget shopping tips: MP3 players
Budget shopping tips: MP3 players
by Donald Bell
If you're on a budget and shopping for a new MP3 player, here are a few general tips for locking down a good deal.
First and foremost, do some math so you can get a realistic idea of how much storage you'll need for all the music, photos, and video you want to take on the go. The less storage you need, the cheaper the price. If an MP3 player includes a slot for memory expansion, you can always increase the capacity down the road.
Also, be realistic about the features you need. MP3 players that support video playback are fun at first, but few people have the time to transfer and watch video on a regular basis. You can find great audio-only MP3 players for under $50, but a decent video-capable device is hard to find for less than $100.
If you're specifically shopping for an iPod, you're going to have a tougher time snagging a bargain. Apple keeps a tight leash on prices, and sales are scant. You can always shop Apple's selection of refurbished iPods, available directly through the company's online store. College students and faculty can also take advantage of Apple's annual Back to School promotion, which takes place June through August, and typically offers specially priced bundles of iPods and Mac computers.
Back-to-school sales aside, we recommend not buying an MP3 player in late summer if you're after the latest and greatest tech. Apple and Microsoft typically release their new models in the fall. That said, if you're OK with being a step behind, summer sales can be a great way to snap up deals as stores clear their shelves of last year's models.
SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player (Purple)
SanDisk Sansa
Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player (Purple)
The SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player Ideal for joggers, commuters, and other active music listeners, the Sansa Clip Zip delivers on-the-go music at an affordable price. This compact MP3 player is loaded with premium features, including an integrated FM radio, built in voice recorder, stop watch, and compatibility with a wide range of digital audio formats from nearly every source including AAC for DRM-free iTunes. And thanks to an innovative clip design, the player attaches easily to your clothing, so you can take it wherever you go.1x Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery.An FM radio is included, along with the expected array of auto-preset detection and FM radio recording.
Because your favorite songs always take you places, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player has created the ultimate on-the-go music experience. As the newest addition to the acclaimed Sansa Clip product family, the Sansa Clip Zip boasts a bigger screen now with color, expandable memory card slot, added stopwatch, recordable FM radio, and is compatible with the DRM-free iTunes AAC music format. This feature-rich player is perfect to guide you to the finish or accompany you along your journey.
SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player feature :
- Plays music, audiobooks, and podcasts
- FM radio and Voice Recording
- New stopwatch feature
- Plays content from nearly every source (MP3, WMA, secure WMA, Ogg Vorbis, and FLAC)
- AAC for DRM-free iTunes compatibility
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