We've gotten our hands on about a dozen of these gadgets, cranked up the tunes and assembled an unscientific review that should help you find the model that's right for you. You should also consider how new your computer is at home, and when shopping for a player, be sure to check that the unit will work with your Mac or Windows 95 machine. The easy, if controversial, way is to find MP3s online. There are a variety of sites that offer music in the MP3 format. Downloading a software program called a ripper lets you record an MP3 from a compact disc.
Some programs offer expanded features.
Generally much smaller than most CD players, MP3 devices store digital music files into removable or internal memory. One advantage these memory types have over CDs is they are solid-state, meaning they have no moving parts. Now, we'll look at some specifics. And for the most part, it does. If you need a lot of music to roam about with, the Nomad can handle 6 gigabytes of data, letting you store 100 hours of music on it.