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Mp3 Players: Audio
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This versatile accessory can play audio CDs, MP3 CDs, and music from docked iPods. The integrated dock is compatible with iTouch, iPod Classic (80GB & 160GB), iPod Nano 3rd Gen, and iPod with video (30GB, 60GB, & 80GB). A remote control is included for easy control of the player. The built-in DVD player supports DVD, VCD, MP3 CD, audio CD, and ... picture CDs. It supports 5.1 channel audio output for an enhanced audio experience. Other prominent features are multiple subtitles, angles, fast/slow-motion playback, and zoom control.
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MP3 players store and play files with mp3 extensions. They are related to mpeg files which are compact movie files. MP3 is the audio layer of mpegs. Layer 3 is one of three coding schemes for compressing audio signals. It removes all superfluous parts of a sound signal like the sounds the human ear can't discern. Layer 3 can shrink the original sound from a CD by a factor of 12 without sacrificing sound quality.
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This report focuses on audio playback, though many of these MP3 players can ... play videos. If you are primarily interested in video playback, see our report on digital media players . These, such as the iPod Touch, have larger screens that make for a more comfortable video experience, although not all of them are appreciably larger than an iPod Classic overall. They also play music. Because of their larger screens, they are not as comfortable to carry around as an MP3 player.
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You can listen to more than just music with MP3 players. You can download some recorded books, comedy and radio shows as well. One thing to consider when shopping for an MP3 player is its ability to play other audio file formats, such as WMA.
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Music, Movies and Photos: What kind of content will go on this MP3 player? Just music, audio books or recorded lectures? If that's all, some MP3 players are super compact and have tiny monochrome screens or even no screens at all! These players are fine for someone who just wants basic audio playback. Want more active content like movies, TV shows and photo slideshows? Then you'll want a more advanced MP3 player with a wide-screen, color LCD display.
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CD based MP3 players are relatively inexpensive compared to their digital counterparts. A CD based player can only play MP3 audio burnt onto a disk. Since it doesn't utilize an internal hard drive you're limited to the size of the CD you use (usually 700mb-800mb).
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