The Top MP3 Players That Consumers Want: iPod, iRiver,, Samsung, Sony, RCA

There is no doubt that Apple's iPods dominate the market for MP3 players. In the first category of most online shops including epinions.com, shopping.com, shopping.yahoo.com, shopzilla.com etc, you will find that the ipods. With prices ranging from $299.99 and lower, you can bargain your way through all the offerings of the ipods. What does the ipod does? It plays it all: songs, photos, video and podcasts. It features 2' 5" color display and holds up to 7,500 songs. You don't have to worry about the battery life. It can play for up to 14 hours of battery life.

According to my best friends, the second place goes to iRiver digital audio player. It comes equipped with color screen and built-in FM tuner. It holds up to 1,200 songs and has detachable rechargeable battery. I agree with them. The iRiver is top notch in quality.

I had to hold my grounds when it comes to the third place. I think it should go to Samsung 1GB flash player. It features an FM tuner and recorder, voice recorder and up to 10-hour battery life. The price is not that bad either. For $150.00, you can walk out of the store with one. So far, with $229.99, the iRiver is the second priciest MP3.

Sony may be a late comer in this now crowded field. It has the $129.99 512 MB MP3 player with built-in FM tuner that has up to 50 hours of battery life and a 3-minute quick charge for up to 3 more hours of play. But, just like any Sony's proprietary software, you may have to pay a high cost. Then, comes the cheapest MP3 player.

RCA offers 256 MB Sport MP3 player with FM tuner that holds up to 60 songs. It also features pulse rate monitor, stopwatch and up to 50-hour battery life.
for $89.99, you will be able to take one home.