They are portable, trendy and versatile with great music quality. Since one size seldom fits all, we present you the top MP3 players for all seasons and tastes. No doubt Apple iPods have a great look and user experience, there are still fights left in other powerhouses. From a sturdy MP3 player for jogging and exercising to the one loaded with several apps, 2012 market has everything to offer you. Here is a set of 5 best MP3 players based on music quality, functionality, user friendliness and pocket friendliness.
Apple iPod Touch 2011 (4th Gen):
This is a fourth generation iPod with loads of features and a whopping storage capacity of 32 GB. Already a sensation among all the age groups with its lower versions, this one is loaded with new Operating System iOS 5 and a fabulous new feature iMessages for sending free messages between all iPods, iPhones and iPads. Other trademark features include great music quality, a galaxy of apps apart from in-house HD Video camera, Safari browser and push e-mails. Isn’t it an understatement to call it just an MP3 player?
2. Microsoft Zune HDZune HD 32GB:
With its sleek body and 3.3 inch OLED display, this new entrant presents a good alternative for iPod Touch. What separates this device from big feature players is its impeccable music quality and 16:9 ratio screen for HD videos. Moreover, you can record your own videos and upload them online. It also presents monthly subscription plans for music. Though, lesser number of online apps and games lets it down.
3. Sylvania SMPK8099:
This is a sleek and sturdy 8 GB MP3 music player. With a price tag of $39.99 it is one the most pocket friendly yet a good MP3 player. It has got a very long battery life and user friendly drag and drop option to load files. Besides, it has got a basic camera for photos and videos. If this is not enough then it also features a microphone which makes it a useful device for recording lectures. It also has an FM tuner.
4. SanDisk Sansa Fuze+:
This again is an 8 GB budget music player costing under $ 80. One good thing about the device is that it comes in a many different colors. It has got an expandable memory with a micro SD Card slot. Other features include a video recording option and Mac compatibility. Flip side is that it has got an average battery life of 24 hours and poor touch sensitivity.
5. iPod Nano Touch (6th Gen):
Apple again! This new sleek and small iPod Nano comes with a multi-touch MP3 player. It is light weight and its clip mechanism makes it best suited for exercising and jogging. With apps like Nike Plus Fitness and Clock Faces you can turn it into a pedometer and a watch anytime. Not to forget – it has got great music quality at a relatively affordable price. Old features like videos, microphone, contacts, alarm etc have disappeared though. It is still a great buy by any standards.
