As a collective group, we are moving back. Back to vinyl, back to cassette players, back to flip phones, and now back to the original Apple iPod. Apple recently announced that the company would no longer be selling the iPod Classic, and this has spawned a spike in iPod »
12/08/2014, Paul MeyerIn short, yes. MP3 players are still useful. However, they may become less stylish sooner rather than later. Looking back over the past several decades, we've seen many music players come in and out of fashion. History tells us that eventually, some new way to listen to music will probably »
05/17/2012, Jim LewisEver since the term “MP3” was first muttered, Apple has dominated the MP3 market. The Apple iPod has gone through various revisions, though this player still remains the player of choice by many consumers. Judging by sales alone, it would seem as though the iPod is the best MP3 player »
03/26/2011, David LeeWhen Microsoft launched its Zune Player to compete with Apple’s iPod, they also launched the Zune Marketplace to compete with iTunes. But Microsoft took the online music store one step further by offering something truly unique: the Zune Pass. The Zune Pass addresses some of the challenges that digital music »
01/16/2011, Adrian BarkerFor many, an Apple iPod is the only iPod worth considering. Yet, there are many generic MP3 players on the market that are gaining a lot of attention. For most people, the decision between a generic MP3 player and an iPod comes down to three basic factors: color/style, price, and »
12/02/2010, Brad LarsonPlaying music is simple. Playing music while engaging in other activities is a bit more complex. Computer operating systems, flash vs. hard drives, and MP3 size are all important considerations. MP3 players may all look alike, but it’s what’s underneath that sleek exterior that counts. Knowing what you expect to »
10/10/2010, Jay AntonI see kids on a regular basis playing with iPads. Now, there’s nothing wrong with the iPad and I’m sure those kids are looking at purely educational content (right?), but I have to wonder whether or not parents realize that the iPad can break. I also have to wonder how »
03/26/2012, Alex Choi