Different types of MP3 players do a lot more than play music. If all you want is sound, you can find MP3 players that pack a lot of storage space at an attractive price. Increasingly, though, consumers are looking for video and Web access on MP3 players, turning what was once a humble music player into a portable entertainment and communications center. That means more types of MP3 players for you to choose among.

MP3 Player Storage
MP3 players come in two varieties: hard-drive-based MP3 players and flash memory-based MP3 players. The style you choose will affect the flexibility of your MP3 player and how you use it.

Hard-drive-based MP3 players give you the most storage for the price, with some models running as low as $3 to $5 per gigabyte of storage. You can buy hard-drive-based MP3 players large enough to store more music than you’ll ever need, thus making it unnecessary to rotate music due to storage constraints. The downside of hard-drive-based MP3 players is that they are built using moving parts and don’t stand up well to extensive physical activity. If you plan to use your MP3 player when working out, choose a flash-based player or invest in a good case or a holder with shock absorbers to minimize possible damage.

Flash memory-based MP3 players are often smaller than MP3 players with hard drives, offer additional features and are not subject to problems from strenuous physical activities. They won’t jog, skip or fail if they’re jostled.

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