TECHNOLOGY
From Issue #11
MP3 PLAYERS
Which one's right for you?
by James Chung
RCA Lyra RD1080, SRV: $129
RCA’s best mp3 player is
portable and affordable,
and includes an FM radio.
You can also expand to hold
more music. Batteries only
last about 8 hours though,
and the radio has problems
pulling in weaker signals.
Worth checking out.
Creative Nomad MuVo, SRV: $129
Listening to music couldn’t be
easier. This tiny player (roughly
the size of a pack of gum) is so
simple to use, you don’t even
need a cable to copy music
from your computer. There’s
no display screen though, and
you can’t expand the memory.
If you can’t be bothered with
all the options, this is perfect
for you.
Sonicblue Rio S50, SRV: $179
This compact player holds
two hours of music, but also
a built-in FM radio and
rechargeable batteries. The
radio is a bit fuzzy sometimes.
A very slick player overall.
Bantam Interactive Explorer
BA35o, SRV: $179
This stylish player has simple
controls, great rechargeable
batteries that last 12 hours,
and is smaller than a deck
of cards. It would be
even better if they
had an FM radio
or
a voice recorder.
Philips Nike PSA Play
128 Max. SRV: $199
Anything involving Nike
is connected to sports. This
splash-proof case fits on an armband so you can take it
to the gym while working out.
The armband can be awkward
so try it out before buying.
