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How MP3 Players Work
The MP3 player is the convergence of many technologies. Alone, none of its components are revolutionary, but together they create an unprecedented consumer product. Find out about the technology inside MP3 players and the different types of players out there. Learn all about how MP3 players work.

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Apple iPod classic 160GB Silver  Digital Music/Photo/Video Player
Digital Music/Photo/Video Player "Genius" auto playlist features selects music based on your preferences,plays videos and photos,2.5" backlit color LCD

$249.99
Finis SwiMP3 2G MP3 Player
The Finis™ SwiMP3® is a music player that ditches the headphones, wires and confusion and has the music come loud and clear through the cheek bones. Now you can enjoy 30 hours of music under the water since the SwiMP3 holds 2GB of storage. • Transports sound without headphones or earbuds with Bone Conduction Audio Transmission technology. - Incredibly clear sound as the MP3 player rests on the cheekbones. - No wires to get in the way of your strokes. • Hydrodynamic clips attach the MP3 player to your goggle straps. • Compatible with MP3 and WMA lets you listen to music, audiobooks and podcasts. - Also can be converted to iTunes. • Waterproof MP3 player. - Music is clearer under water. • 2 GB of storage lets you listen to approximately 500 songs or 30 hours of music. • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. - Over 8 hours of life per charge. • USB plug is built in so you can download and charge you MP3 player quickly. - Easy to use with no additional attachments needed. - USB cover is easy to apply and remove. • Included: Carrying case for the SwiMP3 player and instruction manual. • Internally patented.

$144.95
Finis SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Music Player With Tempo Trainer and Charger
The SwiMP3.1G is a waterproof mp3 player created with a unique innovative sound transfer technology that offers exceptional underwater sound clarity. The completely redesigned waterproof MP3 player utilizes bone-conduction technology to transmit high-fidelity sound underneath the water. Standard players rely on the transmission of sound through air or water which causes the swimmer to perceive only muffled noise. Because the SwiMP3 uses bone conduction, the sound vibrations are able to be directly transferred from the cheek bone to the inner ear, giving the swimmer the ultimate sensory experience. Features & Benefits Patented Bone-Conduction Technology: Directly vibrates the inner ear to create the highest quality of music underwater. New Sleek Design with Strap Clip: Allows unit to be attached easily to any swim goggle or snorkeling mask. Integrated MP3 Panel: Incorporates On/Off, Volume, Next/Previous Track, Pause, and Shuffle functions 8-Hour Rechargeable Battery: Lithium-ion battery charges directly from a USB port for plenty of continuous high-fidelity music Windows and MAC Compatible: Easily drag and drop any MP3 or WMA files directly on to the device Expanded 1GB of Storage: Allows for approximately 240 songs to be stored Adding Music to the Water MP3 players have become extremely popular in the last decade. However, the pleasure of enjoying high quality mp3 files during exercise had been confined only to land sports. Determined to provide workout music for swimmers to enjoy as well, The FINIS Development Team set out to create a personal waterproof mp3 player that transmitted the best sounding music. After nearly 2 years of research and development, the first SwiMP3 prototype was created in 2004. A year later, the revolutionary SwiMP3 was released into the market and was quickly regarded by TIME Magazine as one of the top inventions for 2005. SwiMP3.1G In the Fall of 2009, FINIS revamped their original SwiMP3 design and released the SwiMP3.1G The new player has a sleek finish, with all the controls built directly into the side panels. The memory capacity was increased to 1GB and the new player was adapted to play both MP3 and WMA playlists. Utilizing the Best Technology The SwiMP3 underwater MP3 player provides an incredible audio experience through its innovative sound transfer technology. Standard mp3 players rely on the transmission of sound through the air or water causing the swimmer to perceive only muffled noise. The SwiMP3 uses bone conduction - the direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheek bone to the inner ear - to provide the swimmer with exceptional sound clarity. The SwiMP3 is fully waterproof and can be used with all the competitive swim strokes. Just imagine listening to hours of your own music in high-fidelity during your swim. How It Works The SwiMP3 is revolutionary in that it relies on bone conduction of sound. When the device is placed on any bones of the skull (i.e. the cheek bones or the mastoid tip) it leads to vibration of the fluid in the inner ear. Thus swimmers can enjoy clarity of sound with the SwiMP3 device that was never before possible. Bone conduction is a safe, well-established hearing mechanism in humans that the SwiMP3 player leverages to enhance aquatic activity. FINIS application of the technology brings an entirely new level of experience to swimmers of all abilities. SwiMP3.1G Product Features Attaches easily to any swim goggle or snorkeling mask Built in MP3 control panel On/Off button Next / Previous track Volume control Pause & Shuffle functions 8-hour rechargeable battery 240-song (1GB) memory capacity Plays both MP3 & WMA files Easily Drag & Drop playlists General SwiMP3 System Requirements: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, VISTA -- Mac OS 9, OS X or higher Intel Pentium II 233 Mhz or equivalent 256 MB Ram 35 MB available hard drive space USB port Product Video: Product Links & FAQs: SwiMP3 Products and Accessories SwiMP3.1G Instruction Sheet Download [PDF] Troubleshooti

$139.99

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MP3 Player FAQ

iTunes is a piece of software that lets you add to, organize and play your digital media collection on your computer, as well as sync it to a portable device. There are really just a few steps to getting started with iTunes. Learn how to download iTunes on your computer.
As with any popular, new consumer product, an entire industry has sprung up that is devoted to selling MP3 player accessories. Users looking to personalize their digital music players can find myriad options to fit any lifestyle. Learn how to accessorize your MP3 player.
One might think that because iPods are Apple devices, they're not susceptible to the viruses that plague Microsoft's Windows operating system. f you bought an iPod video between Sept. 12, 2006 and Oct. 18, 2006, there is a 1 percent chance it contains a worm called RavMonE.exe. Learn more about iPod viruses.

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How MP3 Players Work
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Watch this video about wearable tech gear. Now you can put iPods, cell phones, PDAs or even glucose-monitoring and heart rate monitors into your hat, shoes or jacket. See how wearable tech gear works in this video from Reuters.

Microsoft Zune
The Zune is a portable MP3 player that lets you wirelessly send and receive songs with other Zune devices. Learn about the Microsoft Zune in this episode of Technology Evangelist.



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