There are basically two types of memory storage devices right now in the mobile market: hard disk and flash memory. Each of them has their own advantage and disadvantages as the mobile industry market begins to be something valuable for all the people on the go. In this article we compare hard disk based memory mobile players and flash based counterparts.
Hard disk based storage devices right now are known even before the flash memory was introduced to the market. All our computers have hard disks and their memory can be as small as 40G and could be as high as 320G or even higher. Hard disk storage devices in mobile players can be found now in mobile players that utilize memories that goes as far as 120G. iPod Videos are known to have 80G memories and will hold them for a very long time. One of the known capabilities of the hard disk is its durability.
As long as the hard disk isn’t physically opened and scratched, the hard disk will remain stable for a very long time when compared to other players. However, there are advantages on the part of this type of player. The first is it the weight of hard disks. Since it requires more physical components, it is heavy and bulky compared to flash memory players; these hard disk based mobile players could command a higher price as well. You will notice that companies will feature their players having hard disk memory more than the regular flash memory.
On the other hand, most of the small mobile players on the market right now use flash memory. USB drives utilize flash memory that would easily enable one to store lightweight files. There are even flash devices that can go as far as 2G of memory and could stay on with care. However, there are no flash devices known to go as high as 80G since it would generate problems when storage continues. If you transfer 2 movies at the same time with flash memory, your flash memory would easily be destroyed because of heat. Because of this condition, most of the flash based mobile players are not that durable. However, people still purchase this type of mobile players because compared to the hard disk, these types of players are lightweight and cheaper.
It’s quite easy to protect the mobile player that uses flash. First, you need to purchase an MP3 player from a respectable company. Beware of knock offs that come in unbelievably lower prices. It could have staying power, but if you’re not lucky, the player will just stay with you for only six months. Flash players are also prone to power breakdowns, especially the knock offs. When there are power fluctuations and you charge them directly to a power source, most likely its memory will easily be destroyed. To avoid this, charge your flash based player using the USB or better yet, purchase a mobile player that has a hard drive memory.
MP3 players have undoubtedly created waves in the mobile entertainment industry. From boxes like walkmans to matchbox small iPods, we’re definitely in the age where smaller is definitely better. Smaller MP3 players can now store up to 200 music files or more, depending on the size. There are hard disk based players that can even store up to 120 GB of memory. Now think of that as the ultimate storage material. Yet man is definitely insatiable. No, we just don’t want something big in memory; we want more and we want variety in the things that we have. In this article we take a look at the added gadgets that you can attach to your MP3 players, and we also show how they can make it look and function more.
First is the FM stereo transmitter. No, this is not a function where you can add a radio to your MP3 player, as you’ve probably already have that. An FM stereo transmitter works like an antenna. Attach this to your mobile digital player, select the frequency and you’re done. However, you may notice that you don’t hear anything. Switch on your stereo and go to the selected frequency, and you’ll be surprised at what song your boombox is playing: Your song! Now imagine you and your friends coming together with their cars, and you tell them to be in this station and all of you can enjoy the same song at the same time. This eliminates the need to have those long wires just to get a large sound source.
Next is the Speaker System. If you don’t have a boom box or a plain radio that can listen to FM music, there is always a way to do it. There are MP3 accessories that don’t just work as a headset, but also as a speaker. This speaker will multiply the sound of your MP3 player. If you have this, you really don’t have to put on the earphones anymore at all times just to listen to music. Even better, there are designs that not only cater to your sound maximizing whims, but your mobility as well. These are mp3 players that you just “dock” and listen to it as they blare you favorite songs. There are also speakers that you can clip anywhere, for example at the back your bag while traveling. There are even sound boxes as big as your television. A small player with a big speaker will definitely rock the house.
Lastly are the cases and protections for your MP3. This will really well if you have an iPod. There are many cases on the market, and each of these gives out the maximum protection much like your regular case would do. Plus, they are all fashionable. On the other hand, there is also a bag that just doesn’t give protection, but will work as mobile speakers as well.
These are just the things developed specifically for your MP3. If you already have those, your MP3 has just been officially pimped.
In a world that’s very mobile, we are sometimes left alone without having someone to talk to. We travel from one place to another looking at the surroundings, and we may have an opinion or two about someone sitting in front of you. Maybe you can think about the current events or read them in the newspaper. The introduction of mobile MP3 players has completely changed our world. Our era of mobility just got better since we have entertainment in the form of music, podcasts, or movies. These players not only entertain you, they also offer privacy and will not bother anyone. Just plug in your headset and prepare for your very own private entertainment. If you’re mobile during most of the day, it’s time you get one of those gadgets.
With thousands of brands and models out there on the market, selecting the proper type of MP3 player is very important. Remember that this gadget will be with you wherever you go, and it will be responsible for the entertainment you will need while traveling. Read on to learn which type of MP3 player you will need.
Having a digital mobile player means you’re on your own. If you’re with someone, make sure your companions not there for some chitchat of any kind or else they’ll just get frustrated with the constant “huh.” You don’t want to detach your headsets most of the times asking, “What?” The first thing you need to know in selecting the best player without spending too much is to know how much time you are going to spend using it. Calculate how many hours you’d be alone. From there you calculate how many songs or movies you may need in a day to remain occupied or entertained.
Calculating how much time you have is a very good thing, as this will bring you to your next step: knowing what type of entertainment you will need. Some people like to have movies in their digital players. Others would like to have just music and some would only love to have music and photos. However, many people want them all. Mobile people would like to watch their favorite shows, and they want to do this while going from one place to another.
Lastly and probably the most important is the budget. Plan how much you are willing to spend on a digital player. In some cases people would like to fit their budget to their players while some would like to fit their players to their budget. It’s all up to you. Most of the time, you would try to alter the budget to get the best you can afford. It is also important to remember that you also have to have a budget for the music you are about to purchase since these are not free. Most of the songs on sale online right now would cost you around a dollar each. Movies and episodes will cost you even more. If you purchase the best player you can afford it will last for a very long time.
As time goes on, we get closer and closer to having one portable device that incorporates all of our other devices. If you could carry all of your portable devices (cell phone, mp3 player, PDA) together, you would have quite a mess of expensive electronic gadgets around you. More and more electronics manufacturers are coming closer to developing one portable device that can effectively manage the tasks of all these devices. Cell phones have evolved from simple portable telephones to phones with cameras, video capabilities, digital organizers and more currently, mp3 functionality. Although many cell phones have incorporated mp3 functionality, they have all been somewhat limited. The latest attempt from Samsung has come the closest to producing a quality cell phone and mp3 player that fully function.
Samsung UpStage
The unique feature setting the Samsung UpStage apart from its competition is its two sided interface. On one side you have your cell phone and all its functions, on the other you have an mp3 player and all the features you would expect to find there. Samsung has effectively brought these together but also kept them separate on the same device; something most cell phone/mp3 manufacturers have yet to do. The Samsung UpStage is available through Sprint for around $149 with a two-year contract.
Phone Features – The phone side of the UpStage is pretty typical and doesn’t feature anything incredibly groundbreaking. It serves well for a cell phone and has many of the same buttons and features that are common with Samsung phones. Overall, the phone is a decent size and remains slim and thin which is impressive considering the dual sides. The screen is on the small side but this helps reduce a bulkier phone and many of the functions use the flip side of the phone which features a larger, better quality screen.
MP3 Features – The mp3 side of the Samsung UpStage turns out to be much more exciting and revolutionary than the phone side. The screen is much larger and of higher quality, the touch pad that controls the screen is very impressive and the limited buttons actually make it simpler to use. The phone has a microSD slot on the side where you can also find the “flip” button that allows you to switch from one side to the other
The Bad – There are a few holdups on this phone just as any other. Some more serious than others but nothing so detrimental that it’s not worth considers. First of all, the battery isn’t replaceable by the user which means if you have this phone for an extended length of time, you may run into some additional costs on top of just purchasing a new battery. Secondly, the phone book only holds 500 contacts which may be enough for some users but most phones accommodate a higher amount of phonebook contacts. One of the biggest issues for media lovers will be the single speaker on the phone side of the device. It’s not high quality or placed in a very good position.
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