Almost all the big names in the computer and Hi-Fi world have at least one audio player in their catalogue. Memory capacity has increased - from 64 to 128 MB at the start, players now have 256 or 512 MB. Certain ones, like the new version of the YP-T5 from Samsung, can even go beyond 1 GB. And in parallel, prices are dropping and have stabilized at about between $100 and $250, depending on capacity. Even audio quality - with a few exceptions - doesn't vary much from one brand to another. In the final analysis, only two factors will determine your choice: The player's design and its functions. Can it also serve as an
FM tuner or Dictaphone? Does it have a USB port for connecting it directly to your computer? Are adjustments easy to make? To help you make your choice, we've selected 11 new products from among the manufacturers' various models. Some, due to their design or their
sound quality, are real little technological gems. Others are resolutely oriented towards practicality, play or sports. And others, unfortunately, despite their makers' reputations, are in fact low-end products - often at high-end prices.
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Tomshardware
Dec 10, 2004, 08:31 PM
