Why Buy a Flash Drive MP3 Player?

Flash MP3 players are built to groove. These tiny players do not contain moving parts, so they are 100% skip-proof, unlike other players that are merely skip-resistant. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 2GB to 16GB and are reasonably priced.

Don't be fooled by the dimensions of these players, despite their size they can:

  • Play Music – Flash MP3 players can play music files, like MP3, wav, ogg and wma as well as FM radio.
  • Play Audio Files – Go on the road; with a flash player you can take your audio files with you, so you can listen to your favorite audio books or podcasts without being strapped to your computer.
  • Display Images – View full-color jpeg images, some even support other file types like bmp or gif. You can even build slide shows to share.
  • Display Video – Watch video clips and music videos; many music download services also offer video downloads like music videos, TV shows or humorous clips.
  • Record – Record music from a CD, streaming audio, FM radio or record other sounds like voice through an integrated microphone.
  • Play Games – Never get bored; many players come with free games or you can download games from download service sites.
  • Time Management – Watch the clock, these little portables have clocks and alarms; some can even sync up with Outlook or have calendars and stopwatches.
  • Accessorize – Play music anywhere. Many of these players can be connected to compatible speakers or an FM transmitter for playing in the car. For maximum portability, you can accessorize with armbands, finger straps or other devices that can offer hands free playing.

In this site, you'll find articles related to Flash mp3 Players, as well as comprehensive reviews and a side-by-side comparison to help you make an informed decision on which player is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS – We do the research so you don't have to.™

What to Look for in a Flash MP3 Player

The best Flash MP3 players are compatible with a variety of audio files and have long lasting batteries. Additionally, it is helpful if they have easy-to-use menus and playlist options for browsing files. Advanced players also display video and images.

Look for a product that is compatible with the type of download service you are interested in, for example most sites offer wma files, but the iTunes Music Store uses aac files. You also want to consider screen sizes. If you plan on watching a lot of videos and viewing photos, a larger screen will be much easier on the eyes.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate Flash MP3 Players:

  • Features – This criterion refers to the players essential features, including what they can play and display, what they can record from and their organization tools. The best products in this review can play music, radio and video, can display images and text, can record from any source and have a clock and alarm.
  • Music Formats – The most practical MP3 flash players can play a variety of music formats including mp3, wma and wav and aac.
  • Photo and Video Formats – In order to offer the best photo and video viewing options, a flash MPin a 3 player needs to display the most common formats. This means jpegs for photos and mp4, mov, wmv and avi formats for video, just to name a few.
  • Physical Features – Physical features include dimensions, appearance and the type of controls. We also looked at the screen size, resolution, weight, menu navigation and battery life. A good battery will give around 25 hours of audio playback and 5 hours of video playback on a single charge.
  • Music Browse – It is helpful if the player offers a variety of search and sort options to find songs. Many display album art and can sort and search by genre, artist, track or album.
  • Help/Support – Customer service is vital to customer satisfaction; considerate manufactures provide numerous ways to contact the company, including by email, telephone or chat. It is also helpful if they post comprehensive online product information and useful downloads.
 
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Your Favorite Music at Your Fingertips
Flash MP3 players combine light weight with great storage capacity to create a mobile entertainment center you can take anywhere. Watch videos, play games and, best of all, listen to your favorite music and podcasts.
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Storage Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB None 32 GB None
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Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) 33 hour(s) 33 hour(s) 24 hour(s) 24 hour(s) 15 hour(s) 52 hour(s) 22 hour(s) 30 hour(s)
MP3 Screen Size 3.5 in 3.5 in 3.3 in 2.2 in 2.2 in 2.2 in 1.0 in 2.5 in LCD 3.5 in 2.5 inch
Display Resolution 480 x 320 480 x 320 480 x 272 480 x 272 240 x 376 240 x 376   320 x 240 480x320 320 x 240
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Battery Type Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Check Mark Lithium ion
FM Tuner    Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark None Check Mark
Touch Screen Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark Check Mark     Check Mark Check Mark No
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Audio Format AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible AAC, MP3, WMA, CBR, VBR AAC, MP3, WMA, CBR, VBR AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless MP3, WMA, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis MP3, WAV, Audible AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible
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Display Type LCD LCD OLED OLED LCD LCD OLED LCD LCD TFT
Headphones Type Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Binaural Ear-bud Ear-bud Binaural
Interface USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB USB USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB, CD-ROM USB USB 2.0 USB
Main Storage Type Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory Built-in Memory
MP3 Depth 0.3 in 0.3 in 0.4 in 0.4 in 0.2 in 0.2 in 0.6 in 0.65 in. 0.3 in 0.44 in.
MP3 Height 4.3 in 4.3 in 4.0 in 4.0 in 3.6 in 3.6 in 2.2 in 2.7 in. 4.3 in 2.2 in
MP3 Weight 4.1 oz 4.1 oz 2.6 oz 2.6 oz 1.3 oz 1.3 oz 0.8 oz 3.2 oz 4.1 oz 2.3 oz
MP3 Width 2.4 in 2.4 in 2.1 in 2.1 in 1.5 in 1.5 in 1.4 in 3.1 in 2.4 in 3.3 in
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90 dB 90 dB 98 dB 98 dB 80 dB 80 dB   95 dB None 97 dB
Video Formats MPEG-4, M4V MPEG-4, M4V MPEG-4 WMV MPEG-4 WMV MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264   AVI, WMV, MPEG-4 MPEG-4, M4V MJPEG, WMV9, MPED4, DivX 4, DivX 5, XviD3
Warranty 90 days 90 days 3 year 3 year 90 days 90 days 1 year 1 Year 90 Days 1 Year
 
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$299.99
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$399.99
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$219.00
Buy Zune HD 32GB END-00002
$289.00
Buy Ipod Nano 5th Gen 16GB MC060LL/A
$179.00
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$149.00
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$69.99
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$134.00
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$234.00
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