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Even if we learn all the time that some of the modern day equipment that we use, such as laptops or cell phones go a long way back, mp3 players are not something that was first invented centuries ago. If you are interested in knowing who invented the first mp3 player, know that it was made by a group of five people: Bernhard Grill, Thomas Sporer, Ernst Eberlein, Karl Heinz Brandenburg and Bernd Kurten. These five men started their work back in 1987 when they were working in the Fraunhofer Institut, on the EUREKA project, to make the digital audio broadcasting device.

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In January 1988, the MPEG was born, being a subcommittee of ISO. One year later, in April, the Fraunhofer Institut received the patent for MP3 and in 1996 the US patent was released for the MP3. SubPop was the name of the first company that started to distribute MP3 format file tracks in 1999. This was the very same year when portable MP3 players appeared. Now that you know who invented the first mp3 player, you also may be curious as to what an mp3 player is and what it can do. The abbreviation MP3 actually stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3 which means that audio files and be compressed into smaller one without interfering with the quality of the sound. MPEG stands for Motion Pictures Expert Group.

On a more technical level, here is an explanation for what an MP3 is. In general, digital audio signals are composed of 16 bit samples which are recorder at a sampling rate that is twice the bandwidth. This means that you get 1.400 Mbit for one simple second of a music files on a regular audio CD. Using this MPEG audio technology which requires coding, you can basically shrink the original data and make it 12 times smaller without losing any of the original sound quality. The first mp3 player that was actually released on the market appears to have been a huge failure and the second one was a huge success. The SaeHan Information Systems company which has its headquarters in Seoul, manages to manufacture the MPMan F10 which was a portable mp3 player that came with 32 MB of memory and it could have been extended to 64 MB.



In 1997, Tomislav Uzelac employed by the Advanced Multimedia Products Company was the one that made the first successful MP3 player since the ones produced by Frauenhofer in the 1990’s were a total disaster. In the end, it may not be that important to know who invented the first mp3 player, as the fascinating story is the ones about the invention of the mp3 technology. The portable mp3 player was one step away after this technology was developed. And the most important aspect of all is that we can now benefit from these ultra portable audio players that have been good travel companions at home, at the gym, while running in the park, on the back seat of the card, the bus and even the plane.

The Sony Walkman NWZ A828 mp3 player is one gizmo we have all learned to love and appreciate not only because it is a hot looking mp3 player, but also because it manages to deliver quality and quality is something everybody loves. With a price of 160 pounds, is it not exactly the most expensive mp3 player but it not an affordable one either. Just like we are used to seeing in most gadgets that were ever released by Sony, the Sony Walkman NWZ A828 mp3 player is another stylish looking gizmo that comes with aluminum enclosure.

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It features a 2.4 inch display that has a native resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The colors are amazing for a display which is as small as the one on this Sony Walkman NWZ A828 mp3 player. Under the display, you will notice a four way control pad, plus 2 other very useful buttons: the BACK and OPTION keys. If this super cool mp3 player was not enough, you even get a pair of Bluetooth headphones. This mp3 player can support formats like MP3, WMA, AAC and MPEG4 video support as well. The menu may look pretty basic but it is actually easy and fun to use. The font is quite large and it makes it easier to read what is on the display. You can even view JPEG photos. When it comes to the sound quality, this player is absolutely fabulous. The sound quality is excellent and compared to your former MP# player, this Sony Walkman NWZ A828 mp3 player is most likely an improvement and a great step forward.



We cannot say the same thing when it comes to video playback. To tell the truth, mp3 playback is the main and most important function of such a player and not video support. It is very difficult to actually get a video to work on the Sony Walkman NWZ A828 mp3 player but once you have succeeded in doing that, you will get great quality images and maybe then will you truly realize to what level this player can amaze you. When it comes to battery performance, we have some more good news to deliver. Even if there were no strict tests performed on the battery of this player, it is said that it can support 36 hours of audio playback and 10 hours of video playback. To be honest, even if the real values were half the ones over here, I would still be surprised.



Overall, the Sony Walkman NWZ A828 mp3 player may not reach the performance of the iPod Nano, but it is still a great choice when you are looking for one of the coolest MP3 player currently available on the market. By buying this black, slim and super cool mp3 player, you will benefit from some of the best features that you can get from a audio playback device and the price does not seem to be so spic for a portable gadget that can entertain you both with audio and video features.

When you are on the market looking to buy a cheap mp3 player, you can rest assured as there are a lot of affordable models which you can find a lot of information about on online stores. An example of such a cheap mp3 player which is also quality material is the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ which comes at a starting price of $29.
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The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ comes in 3 different storage versions. If you want the 2 GB version you are going to have to pay $39.99, the 4 GB version costs $49.99 and the 8 GB version costs $69.99. When it comes to the design, this mp3 player is similar to its predecessors. It measures 2.1 x 1.3 x 0.4 inches in dimensions and 0.9 ounces in weight and it also comes with a belt clip which is going to help you carry it around and keep it safe at all times.  There is a square five way control button and it has a volume rocker and the mini USB port on the left side and the Micro SD card slot is on the right side. On top of the player you will spot the power button. When you open up the main menu, you will discover selections for FM radio, settings and music. The display measures only 1 inch in diagonal and reading what is on the display can be quite difficult unless you have great eyesight.

Even if this is a small and cheap mp3 player, it comes with a lot of cool features like the capacity of supporting different audio formats such as MP3s, WAV, WMA, OGG, FLAC and audible. The unit comes with a built in microphone which can be used for voice recording and there is an included FM tuner that comes with autoscan mode. Thanks to the microSD card slot, you can extend the memory of this player up to 16 GB. If you buy the 8 GB version of this MP3 player and buy an additional memory card of 16 GB, you will get 24 GB of MP3 player memory in total for less than $110. This is an incredible deal. The battery life will only manage to keep this MP3 player turned on for 15 hours which is not the best but not the worse battery life performance for this MP3 player.



To tell the truth, there are not many reasons why you shouldn’t buy this Sansa MP3 player. It’s true, it does lack a wireless adapter and the display is not touch sensitive and there are features that you will only find on more expensive MP3 players. The sound quality is good and the volume levels are also decent. In fact, the quality and features of this MP3 player are quite amazing and unexpected for a device which is this cheap. This is one of the best choices for a good portable MP3 player when you are on a budget. For those which are familiar to what the Clip than do, we can surely say that the Clip+ comes with visible improvements.

Even if to some people it may look more like a toy and less like a professional device, the Nextar MP3 player is one device which really means business. It costs only $25 but it quite a cute device, ideal for people that are on a budget, but still want to own a decent MP3 player.
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It’s true: it is more an MP3 player for young people as it looks just like a frog. It has 1 GB of integrated memory which is pretty low compared to the high end technology MP3 players which are currently available on the market. It can handle both MP3 and WMA file formats and the battery like can keep this MP3 player on for about 6 hours of continuous music playback.  This Nextar MP3 player offers great value for the money that you pay even if the low price will leave people skeptical at first. It is an ideal gift for your youngster at home.

The dimensions of this MP3 player are 1.5 x 1.27 x 0.93 inches and it comes in different cool colors like purple, blue, grey, pink and green. The case of this player is made of plastic and due to its small size, it will easily fit into your pocket. The frog’s eyes are going to flash whenever you listen to music and this makes a nice visual effect. When you buy this player, inside the box you are going to find an installation CD with software compatible with the Windows 98 and Special Edition operating systems, one USB cable, a user manual, compatible earbuds and one quick user start guide. Using this MP3 player is a real breeze and nothing is simpler. You have the M button which, once pressed, is going to start playing audio files. One of the cool features of this MP3 player is that even if you turn it off, whenever you turn it back on, it is going to go exactly to the last track played and it is going to remember the volume settings.

As for the menu features, this player has different sound effects which are preset. The 8 different presets are: bass, soft, jazz, rock, pop, classical, SRS WOW and normal. The different repeat modes are going to allow you to repeat one track or the playlist all over again. This player may be cheap but it is quite smart. It can also record voice because it comes with a built in microphone. Since it is mainly dedicated to kids, this player has controls which are very simple to use. The eyes of the frog are the ones that control the volume and the other buttons available are the play, pause buttons and the menu button. The sound quality is not the best you can get in an MP3 player but it is within the category average. You can never have high expectations from a player that costs $25. The bass is not very noticeable but the sound output is quite clear and pleasant. ck.  both MP3 and WMA file formats and the battery like can keep this MP3 player on for about 6 hours of continuous music  the bass in not very v fds

The Nokia 6500 classic was long awaited by the slim cell phones fans. When the first images of this cheap cell phone have been revealed, many people said that it was designed for women. The Nokia 6500 classic looks great and fits very well in any pocket. It also comes with a good internal memory (1 GB) and has support for 3G. In the standard package, because it is a cheap cell phone, the 6500 classic comes with only the strict and necessary accessories: a charger, a microUSB cable, hands free plus the usual software CD and manuals.

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In terms of design we can say that the Nokia 6500 classic is another “candy-bar” cell phone with a simple but attractive design. The case is made of metal and measures 109.8 x 45 x 9.5 mm in dimensions and 94 grams in weight. It is also available in two colors: glossy black and bronze. On the sides of this cell phone you will not see any multimedia buttons. On the top side you will notice only a microUSB port which allows you to charge the phone, connect it to a PC or attach some headphones.

On the front side of this cell phone you will notice a TFT display and a classic numerical pad, including two soft keys, a 4-way button, an OK key and the usual Call and End keys. The numerical pad, even if it has a classic design, it will impress you with its large and responsive keys, excellent for writing SMS or other texts. Because these keys offer a positive feedback you will feel very comfortable using it.



As we said, the Nokia 6500 classic comes with a 2.0 inches TFT display with a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Supporting 16 million colors, this display will offer great images with sharp colors and a great contrast, even if you use the phone under direct sunlight. On the back side, the 6500 classic comes with an integrated 2 Megapixel camera, which even if is a mediocre one, it will offer you good quality pictures. This camera is capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels and being armed with LED flash, you will be able to take photos even in a dark environment. An attractive aspect of this cheap cell phone is that it comes with a lot of internal memory. With 1 GB of free space you will be able to store all your favorite pictures or songs without running out of free space.



For connectivity, the 6500 classic comes with Bluetooth, microUSB plus support for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. The Nokia 6500 classic is a tri-band device (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) and it is compatible with all mobile phone networks in the world. Being a simple and minimalist cell phone, the 6500 classic is equipped with a standard Li-Ion 830 mAh battery. This medium-capacity battery manages to keep this cell phone on for almost 4 hours of conversations and up to 220 hours in standby mode. In conclusion, we can say that for a price of $90, this cheap cell phone is an excellent choice for those people who are looking for a simple and attractive handset.