Mini MP3 Player Terms and Definitions
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Several unique terms and phrases describe the features of hardware we review on this site, some easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms relevant to Mini MP3 Player.
Ratings FeaturesWe considered the number of practical features each mini MP3 player offers and ranked them accordingly. Some of these features include an FM tuner, games, stopwatch, sleep timer and the ability to display photos. Music Formats The best MP3 players will play music in various formats including aac, mp3, wma, wav, ogg and more. Battery Life We graded each MP3 player according to the battery life—how long the player will play continuously before recharging. Physical Features We looked at the physical features of each MP3 player including overall size, weight, screen size, battery type and whether or not they have a backlight so you can see the display in the dark. Help/Support The manufacturer of the mini MP3 player should offer adequate help and support, that comes with the player and on their website, in the form of email, live chat, phone, documentation and so forth. Features MusicSome mp3 players support a variety of music formats such as wav, mp3, m4a and ogg. Album Art The mp3 player will display the album cover artwork as it plays a song from that album. Repeat You can set the player to repeat a series of songs or a particular playlist over and over. Shuffle You can set the player so it will randomly play songs. Equalizer This function allows you to customize your music by changing the bass, treble and more so it will sound how you like it. Many players also come with pre-set modes like rock, classical, custom and so forth. FM Tuner You can listen to FM radio on these mini mp3 players. Photos You are able to save and view photographs on the mp3 player. Photo Slideshow The mp3 player will display your saved pictures as a slideshow. Video You can watch video on the mp3 player including short videos, music videos and even movies. Games You can play some of your favorite games, like Tetris, Pong and Solitaire, on these mp3 players. Record Voice Some players have an integrated microphone and act as a voice recorder. Record Line-in and/or Radio Some players allow you to record from another music source, like the radio, through a headphone jack. You could record your favorite radio program and listen to it later. External Hard Drive Function Some players will support various files so you can save Word documents, spreadsheets, pictures and more and carry this information with you—a great feature for students and others that need to transport files. Read Text Documents The player's screen will display text documents. Hold/Lock Switch You can lock the mp3 player so you don't accidentally push a button while it's in your pocket or bag. Built-in Clock The mp3 player's display has a clock. Calendar/Contacts/Tasks The mp3 player has a calendar feature that will allow you to enter your contacts, tasks and appointments. Sleep Timer The player will automatically turn off at a preset time. Alarm The mp3 player has an alarm so you won't forget important events. Stopwatch The mp3 player has an integrated stopwatch. Customizable Backgrounds You can choose your own wallpaper for the display to customize the mp3 player to fit your style. Backlight and/or Lit Text The player's screen has a backlight so you can view it in the dark. Optional Accessories The manufacturer offers optional accessories like armbands, covers, headphones and more. Customizable Parts/Colors The mp3 player comes in multiple colors and you can purchase customized parts. Some players will allow you to choose a color for the menu screen. Music Browse PlaylistYou are able to build a selection of music according to the songs you want to hear. Genre You can search your music library by genre. Artist You can search your music library by artist. Track You can search your music library by particular track. Album You can search your music library by album name. Physical Attributes** Width (inches)The width of the mini mp3 player in inches. Height (inches) The height of the mini mp3 player in inches. Depth (inches) The depth of the mp3 player in inches. Weight (ounces) The weight of the mini mp3 player in ounces. Screen size (diagonal inches) The size of the screen from one corner diagonally to the other corner in inches. Main Menu Scroller Type The type of menu scroller the mp3 player has—some options include a touchpad clickwheel, joystick and buttons. Max Battery Life (hours) The number of hours the mp3 player will play continuously before it needs to be recharged. Battery Type The type of battery included with the mini mp3 player. Help/Support EmailYou can contact the manufacturer by email with questions. Live Chat Through their website, you can instantly communicate with customer support via live chat. Phone The manufacturer provides a phone number so you can call customer support. FAQ/Knowledge Base Find answers to common question on the manufacturer's homepage in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and knowledge base. Forum The manufacturer provides an area where you can communicate with other customers about music related topics. Updates/Firmware The manufacturer provides updates for your mini mp3 player. Documentation The player comes with an instruction manual so you can learn its capabilities and functions ©2003 – 2008 TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. |
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