Compare MP3 Players Check-List

This form allows side-by-side comparisons of up to six mp3 players. Simply assign a 1 to 10 point value for each mp3 player, to each of the six criteria. Add up the totals and voilà, you've just created your own custom rating and comparison. The players with the highest point totals are your top rated choices with the best prices.

 

o  Features:                          Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

Built-in FM tuner, voice recorder, display screen size & functions, hold, plug-n-play, remote, equalizer, search, shuffle and repeat are some features to compare.

o  Memory:                           Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

Flash players have 64MB to 1GB and hold 20 to 300+ songs. Micro-drive player memory is 4GB to 60GB and will hold your entire music collection, plus photos and other data.

o  Battery:                            Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

Built-in rechargeable (some replaceable, some not), or standard replaceable (typically AAA). Some players require battery recharge or replacement after 10 hours or less, while others may get 40-50 hours continuous play time.

o  File and System Format: Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

Most players play MP3 and WMA file formats. Some also play ATRAC, OGG and other formats. Also make sure the players you're comparing are compatible with your computer (PC or Mac).

o  Price:                                 Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

Features, memory, etc. will determine a price range for the mp3 player you want. Modify some of your criteria if on a tight budget and looking for cheap mp3 players.

o  Brand and Style:              Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

Largely personal preference, but important if your reviews tell you a particular brand and/or style is the best for you.

 

Total Score:                           Player #1 ___  #2 ___  #3 ___  #4 ___  #5 ___  #6 ___

 

 

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