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With the MP3 format taking the prize for convenience and compression when it comes to music, MP3 players are now a portable-entertainment staple. They let you carry hours of music everywhere you go.

What is an MP3 player?

This is a small device that allows for the playback of MP3 (MPEG1 Level 3) files stored in a data volume, more commonly on a hard drive. The Apple iPod is a great example of such a device that utilizes a small footprint hard drive to store and playback music. Other consumer electronics makers have other MP3 players that use flash memory and sometimes CD-R/RW discs burned with MP3 music files in them.