Frequently when you hear individuals talk about media devices, they’ll often mention the Apple iPod. When the original version was introduced into the marketplace it evolved in to something better and in to something a lot more enjoyable to own. From the iPod Classic, to the Video iPod, you will note that the next great variant of iPod has taken the globe by storm and people everywhere require one.

So, what’s this all new version of iPod? Referred to as the iPod Touch, you will realize that this version is very different from all others ever made. Though the multi touch screen user interface is not really the cause for the iPod is so diverse from the other iPods created, you will see that many people say that this particular model is the real personal computer.

This particular version does not simply allow a person to play your favorite audio tracks and video recordings, but it will also permit one to access the Internet due to its integrated WiFi enabled technology. This means that you will be able to read your mail, surf the Internet, add friends on MySpace or Facebook, and even see your preferred videos through YouTube wherever you go as long as you’re within a WiFi hotspot. The latest Apple iPod Touch can also take on a role as your personal digital assistant therefore using the gadget, you’ll be able to dismiss to the old PDA. No doubt, you will never forget another important event that you need to do using the iPod Touch. Whether it i birthday parties, or that important office meeting, you can be sure that the iPod Touch will be able to remind you about it.

Aside from that, your iPod Touch can also act as your personal trainer. When you use the Nike+iPod nanometer accessory, you will be able to see that the iPod Touch can help in leaving you briefed on your progression whenever you go to and run that daily mile. From the distance traveled to the volume of calories you burned, the Nike+iPod nanometer can always help you out. Another great part about the iPod Touch is the fact that it’s compatible with many vehicles which are currently iPod enabled meaning that you can connect the device into your car and listen to your favorite music with the car radio. There isn’t a better way to collect you and eave your mood in calmed when you are stuck in traffic.

The Apple iPod Touch is one tool that all should own in modern times. Using it, you are able to be sure that you’ll possess just about everything that you’ll need to live life more comfortably each day. Not only that however it offers individual high quality enjoyment and a high degree of convenience that you’ll surely want to experience whenever you are on the go. From the ability to allow one to play your preferred tunes and even videos when you’re on the move, to permitting you to surf the web through WiFi, the Apple iPod Touch is definitely the true personal computer and utilizing this device, enjoyment will be just one touch away.

Ipod. The name has become the standard in MP3 players. Much like Kleenex to tissue paper, Ipod is now the thing we associate portable music with. Sometimes, we want something different. Sandisk (the company that owns Sansa) delivers with the Sansa Fuze. I would say that it is the direct competitor to the Ipod Nano. It’s about the same size and it costs about the same. So why Sansa’s Fuze if Apple’s Ipod is the standard? Well for one, competition is good. Competition drives prices down and it forces manufacturers to adhere to a higher quality. Another thing I am sick of is following what’s “in”. Be different people! Don’t be a mindless sheep. Let’s all do our part and improve our standard of living.

I have my girlfriend’s Ipod Nano here to compare with my Sansa Fuze. The Ipod Nano is thinner and is slightly longer than the Fuze. The Nano is also slightly lighter than the Fuze. The screen on the Sansa is larger. It looks almost twice as big. The Nano feels very slick and smooth. The Fuze seem to have a glossy coating on the front face and a rubbery backside for added grip. It feels good. It does not look or feel cheap. Both the Nano and the Fuze are well made and they feel like high quality MP3 Players.

My girlfriend’s Nano holds 2 GB worth of songs. With the Nano there is no option to add extra storage. My Fuze holds 8 GB of music. I purchased the high end Fuze. They have a standard 4 GB Fuze. My Fuze also has a Micro SD slot that I took advantage of and added an 8 GB micro card making for a total of 16 GB or music storage. I believe the highest micro SD card I have seen was 16 GB but that was too expensive for me. The Fuze and the Micro SD card cost me about $130 all together. About $100 for the Fuze and $25 for the card, with tax included. I am not sure how much the Nano cost as my girlfriend got it for Christmas. I suspect it cost about the same but I could be off as it is an older generation of the Nano and they no longer sell the older generations.

I have listened to many MP3 Players. I have experienced Archos, Iriver, Creative Zen, Phillips, and of course, Ipod and Sansa. I can say without a doubt that the Sansa Fuze has the highest sound quality of them all. The Ipod sounds good and their headphones are awesome. Their headphones supposedly use rare earth metals and are of higher quality and I don’t doubt it. The headphones that came with the Fuze are okay. I would not say they are cheap but they are definitely not as good as the Ipod’s headphones. Headphones can be replaced though. I suggest yo to get a good pair of headphones that cover your ear and you will be blown away by the sound quality of the Fuze or any other MP3 players. From the Fuse, he treble is very crisp and the bass thumps well.

I’ll tell you straight up that the Fuze wins here. The Fuze can show pictures, video (must be converted), and has a microphone in case you need to record… I don’t know, your ex-wife admitting she lied in court? Anyways, the feature is there if you need it. To be honest, this is a moot point. I don’t really care too much about this. While it’s nice to have lots of features, we are reviewing and comparing MP3 players, not video, sound recorders.

This is what sold me. I love the sound quality of the Fuze but the community is with the Ipod. The problem I have, and always had with Ipods is that it is really locked down. What do I mean by this? Itunes and transferring music. Syncing. If you have ever used an Ipod, you know what I mean. I guess syncing and Itunes help prevent pirated music but that does not benefit me, the end user. I want to be able to drag and drop music into my Fuze and I can. I can’t do that with the Ipod. At least I don’t know how. Either way, I don’t want to bother with it. Drag. Drop. And play. That’s what I want and that’s what I like.

Another thing that has not happened yet but might is this incredible open source firmware called “Rockbox”. It is a firmware is open source project that aims to improve the original. There is one available for the Nano I believe but currently is not available for the Fuze. Hopefully it will be in the near future. Somewhat of a side track but it’s good to keep an eye out for. I used to own and old 20 GB Archos and I installed Rockbox onto it and it was amazing. Made the MP3 player 10 times better. If a Rockbox is released for the Fuze, it could be a serious player that will be sure to take a huge market share from Apple.

I love my Fuze. The firmware can be a little slow sometimes as it does not respond immediately to my actions of the scroll wheel. The Ipod on the other hand is fast all the time. However, I spend most of my time with the Fuze listening to music and not playing around with the interface. The interface of the Nano better but it’s still crap compared to a Rockbox firmware. I believe it is out for the Nano but the Nano is not mine so I can’t mod it. Overall, if you are looking for an alternative MP3 Players thats not an Ipod, the Sansa Fuze is great. The Sansa line is great itself. The sound quality is great for the line. They have set a new standard in sound quality in MP3 players in my opinion. When you listen to this thing, you’ll be amazed that your little Fuze only cost you up to 90 bucks. Granted my package cost $130 and I have 16 GB of storage! I don’t think I will fill that space up any time soon. The Nano and its 2 GB of storage caused my girlfriend to occasionally “replace” and make room for some songs. Set it and forget it. I like that. Oh, and I saw the Fuze for sale at Radioshack and a Target the other day. Check it out. Some Radioshacks have a store model that you can try out. You might be able to find a deal on one. I highly recommended getting one for yourself or someone who wants an MP3 player.

With so much new technology popping up, you might question the need for a mp5 player. Is it just a rehash of the mp4? It hasn’t been that long since the introduction of the mp3. If you’re like me then you might be wondering if the technology can move that fast. It does.

Buying every new upgrade on the market isn’t sensible. Sometimes the release time between one version of a product and the next is minuscule at best. I remember buying my first Microsoft Xbox. I was ecstatic until I found out that the new model was already in production. A fact that would only lead to the decreased production of games and products for the system that I had recently acquired. Big time corporations don’t see this as a problem. It wouldn’t be prudent for conglomerates to fall behind the game. Businesses must compete with the market and their competitors.

When digital audio players first fell into our lap, that’s really all they were. A turbo-charged walkman that plugged into a computer. They only played audio. Although they stored music, a fantastic feature, the memory wasn’t blowing anyone away. As newer models were released, it became possible to expand the mp’s memory. The expansions weren’t cheap, but they didn’t break the bank either.

When the mp3 was introduced on a major level, the portable cd player was the preferred media player. Brand names like Walkman were known in every house hold. Then the ipod stormed onto the scene. Soon after that, the digital audio player became the portable media player. More than just a name change this new application allowed videos to be converted and watch on media players.

Technology took us to the mp4 without us knowing. There was little to no fan fair. Consumers walked into stores to buy mp3s one day and there were mp4s sitting there right next to them. Obviously there were upgrades, but nothing earth shattering. In truth, the mp4 label only signified the player as a predecessor of the mp3.

A mp5 player isn’t just the same old thing reintroduced with new features. The mp5 player is a true upgrade of the technology involved in making the media player. The screens are enhanced with greater resolution. The mp5 interacts with new tech applications like it was made for them. You can be sure it was. In today’s society the phone connects to the t. V., which in turn hooks up to the computer. If you’re playing the game with the right equipment, then your media player might be a phone that jacks into the computer and the t. V.