With a song through life! This is the motto of millions of people around the world. Of course, you can listen to music through a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device, but modern MP3 players have their undeniable advantages. Some models provide really high sound quality, others are extremely compact, and others are so functional that they can replace a tablet computer.
A dozen noteworthy devices have entered our today's 2013 MP3 players rating.
10. TeXet T-2
The 2013 model weighs just 15 grams and has 4GB of internal storage. The compact size excludes the presence of a screen, but this player is also very inexpensive - about 600 rubles. The metal top panel makes the player resistant to impact.
9. Ritmix RF-7650 P
The 2013 MP3 player fits seamlessly in the palm of your hand. The gadget allows you not only to listen to music, but also to work with text, video and pictures. Technical characteristics allow the player to replace a web-camera or a budget camera.
8. Sony NWZ-W273 4Gb
Weightless, only 29 grams, the player allows you to enjoy music even when you dive into the water (though not deeper than 2 meters). It is perfect for outdoor activities and sports. In order to listen to music for an hour, just hold the player on charge for only 3 minutes. A fully charged battery will provide 8 hours of continuous sound.
7.Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2
As the name implies, the player runs Android. The proprietary SoundAlive technology can significantly improve the quality of audio playback, and the AllShare app will help you transfer content to any other device that supports DLNA using Wi-Fi. Cameras in the amount of 2 pieces (main and front) have a resolution of 2 and 0.3 megapixels, respectively.
6.Iriver Astell & Kern AK100
The player is designed for the most demanding connoisseurs of quality sound. In addition to standard file types, the device supports the MQS format which is used for studio recordings and provides the best sound quality. The touch screen has a diagonal of 2.4 inches with a resolution of 320x240. The memory of the device is 32 GB, while there are 2 slots for memory cards.
5. Apple iPod touch 5gen 64Gb
If it were not for the absence of a GSM module, this device could easily pass for an iPhone, thanks to a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 1136X640 and a dual-core A5 that allow you to comfortably view FullHD video files. The camera allows you to shoot video in the same quality. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 included.
4. Apple iPod nano 6gen 16GB
Compared to the previous version, this model has acquired a touchscreen display and significantly reduced in size. In addition, the player carries an FM receiver and a pedometer on board. However, you will have to forget about taking photos and videos - there is no camera here. The player keeps a charge during the day with active use.
3. Ritmix RF-3360
This budget player closes the top three in the 2013 ranking and has a decent amount of internal memory - 4 or 6 GB, and also provides the ability to work with memory cards. A decent battery allows you to listen to music for up to 10 hours without a break for recharging.
2. Apple iPod shuffle 4gen 2Gb
The fourth generation of Apple's miniature audio players differs from the previous models in the shape of the case, it has become almost square, and the control buttons come back. As usual in this series there is no screen - instead, the device reads out the names of playlists and songs using a dedicated button. The battery capacity allows you to listen to music for about 15 hours without interruption.
1.Apple iPod touch 5gen 32Gb
This premium MP3 player can replace a miniature tablet in its functionality. The device has a 4-inch display, a dual-core processor, 32 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. The device can shoot Full HD video and communicate via video communication using the front camera.