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When people think of MP3 players most people think of Apple's iPod. But it's worth the money? My family started buying MP3 players for about one year and the difference in price between a manufacturer and another can be significant. The question to ask is: "How much am I willing to pay player's popularity MP3 or other? "The answer of course is that you should not pay a penny more than necessary. The Most MP3 players regardless of the quality of offer superb sound and price is not what you're looking for? The bells and whistles to pay hundreds more dollars is probably not necessary if you are looking for a player good quality MP3 that will not break your budget. In fact, in our experience, you can buy an MP3 player that is superior to the iPod in several areas at a fraction price.

My wife wanted an iPod for her birthday and that's exactly what I bought. She loved her first … until I bought a Sony Walkman.

In this article we will compare the iPod nano ($ 200) with the Sony NW-E005 2 GB Flash Digital Music Player ($ 62)

The primary difference flagrant between the iPod and Sony is not only price, but the software that manages the units. We take the same exact CD and downloaded the iPod software called "iTunes" and took 4 minutes and 40 seconds to download. The same downloaded the Sony Walkman CD called "Sonic Stage" in just two minutes and ten seconds. Less than half the time! If you have chosen to download a music library, then it will take more than twice the time to achieve this with an iPod.

Another difference with my wife noticed the iTunes software is not as easy to use Sony's Sonic Stage software. His comments were: "Every time I open iTunes software I have to use again learn what to do, because nothing is obvious. Sonic Stage is very easy to use. When you open the software, has three large buttons at the top. Source of music, my library and transfer. Of these three buttons easy to understand, you can perform all tasks quickly. "

Another drawback of the iPod, has a special cable to be used to teach drums and download music. My wife complains that if she is out of the house and its battery is discharged, can not be recharged without the damn cable. Be ready to take the cable where you want to take your iPod or will not be able to recharge the battery or Music.

It is not the case with a player Sony MP3 Walkman. The MP3 player from Sony has a USB port that plugs into any computer to charge and discharge the battery music. No extra cables to carry the iPod.

Another difference between the iPod nano and a Sony Walkman is the number of hours working MP3 player with a single charge. You guessed it. IPod my wife in less than 10 hours while presentation Sony Walkman is good for over 20 hours!

You may think that this article is an advertisement for Sony players long but it was not our intention. We the opportunity to compare the Apple iPod MP3 player with MP3 Walkman from Sony and we were not surprised the Sony Walkman a fraction of the price of the iPod nano, but it was more easy to use, the software has been faster and the load lasted twice as long.

The only advantage we have found that the iPod is available more songs. BUT – have not filled the memory of my Sony Walkman is therefore not a factor in the extent to which we are concerned.

Up to you to decide if the iPod is worth money. For my wife and I. .. we're addicted to the series Sony MP3 players. great price, great software and very easy to use.

Rob Miller is a freelance writer and product reviewer. Swiss Knives Express is the perfect place to select a Swiss Army knife for yourself or loved one: http://www.swissknivesexpress.com

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