We know that MP3 players today are judged according to the same standard by which the have been judged for nearly a decade: the iPod. Apples popular family of mobile music machines has led the market since its 2001 introduction. IPods bring beauty, simplicity, intuitive interface design, and impressive capacity to the table year after year. You aren’t likely to be disappointed with an iPod, but there are viable alternatives when you are seeking the best MP3 player available. Today we also introduce the Apple family.May be you said that other MP3 players may come close to meeting the iPod Touches combination of build quality, slick operating system, and extra features, but they cant quite match it. Why? Let’s move to more details of Apple iPod Touch, the 4th generation.

The iPod Touch has a brilliant 3.5-inch touch screen, front and rear video cameras, microphone, fast processor, and is available in three different capacities: 8, 32, and 64 GB. The music player on the Touch is the software centerpiece; it allows you to browse and sort your tracks with ease. Audio quality is flawless.

But the appeal of the Touch goes beyond its musical capabilities. This Wi-Fi equipped device is an app machine from its hundreds of games to its ability to stream music and video from services such as Pandora and Netflix. You also get a fully modern Safari web browser, access to your cloud subscription, Bluetooth capability, and excellent battery life. If other MP3 players ever catch up to the iPod Touch, it will be a while.

Choose it or not. It’s up to you. The Apple iPod Touch, the 4th generation of Apple iPod can be the good option.

Do you resent your single volume on your Mac? Now here comes good news. New strong apple Mac Mini with fusion Drive automatically and dynamically moves frequently used files to flash storage for quicker access, while infrequently used items move to the hard disk. As a result you'll enjoy shorter start up times, and as the system learns how you work you'll see faster application launches and quicker file access. Fusion Drive manages all this automatically in the background.
With updated Intel's third-generation Core CPUs and a new Fusion hybrid hard-drive option, the new Apple Mac Mini, brings improved value and welcome speediness to the most affordable Mac. The Core i7 chip and 1TB standard hard drive in today’s review model are both useful upgrades over the previous-generation Mac Mini, and the $250 Fusion Drive, while turning our $799 review unit into a $1,049 purchase, offers a mostly noticeable performance improvement.
The Fusion option puts the Mac Mini outside its familiar sub-$1,000 territory, making it either an indulgence, or an appropriate upgrade for those with serious storage needs. Without the drive, the stock $799 model offers a newly invigorated Mac Mini that finally gives Apple a serious competitor to Windows PCs in the same sub-$1,000 price range.
And you may ask: What's the new point of this strong and new Apple Mac Mini. We find a appreciated answer for you.No visual element of the new Mac Mini has changed from the 2011 model, which itself was almost identical to the 2010 version. The only real difference on the outside of the new Mac Mini is that it now has four USB 3.0 ports, where the previous version used USB 2.0.
Perhaps more interesting than the USB upgrade, Apple has preserved the FireWire 800 port and separate audio-out and audio-in jacks on the new Mac Mini. Having purged FireWire 800 from the new iMac, and reduced the audio-outs to a single combined port, the Mac Mini may attract those who need an OS X system with those specific jacks.

The Optimus L9 is the latest addition to the L-series and rightfully takes charge of a lineup that's known for attractive styling and wallet-friendly prices. It obviously made no sense to LG to start from scratch and the L9 is happily reusing bits and parts from nearly all of its fairly recent smartphone siblings. As far as we can tell, it does so rather well and the resulting mix looks like a great balance between price and features.

The LG Optimus L9 has the screen size of the current LG flagship and the qHD resolution is quite reasonable. It's powered by the same chipset as the latest Prada phone while the design is strongly reminiscent of the LG Optimus 4X HD and the Optimus G.

Let's see what else might pop out of the bag.

Key features ·                 Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support

·                 Dual-band 3G with HSPA

·                 4.7" 16M-color qHD IPS LCD (540 x 960 pixels) capacitive touchscreen

·                 Android OS v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, LG Optimus UI 3.0

·                 TI OMAP 4430 chipset, dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, 1 GB RAM, PowerVR SGX540 GPU,

·                 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash

·                 1080p video recording @ 30fps with continuous autofocus and stereo sound

·                 VGA front-facing camera

·                 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA

·                 GPS with A-GPS

·                 4GB of built-in storage expandable via a microSD slot

·                 microUSB port

·                 Bluetooth v3.0

·                 NFC

·                 Standard 3.5 mm audio jack

·                 Stereo FM radio with RDS

·                 Voice dialing

·                 Accelerometer and proximity sensor

·                 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Main disadvantages ·                 No Jelly Bean at launch

·                 Mediocre sunlight legibility

·                 Poor still camera and video recording quality

·                 Non-hot-swappable memory card slot

What we have here clearly isn't the best dual-core chipset on the market, but there's more than enough to keep Ice Cream Sandwich at cruising speed. Well yes, we would've loved to have Jelly Bean but even the flagship is still waiting. In terms of hardware though, the Optimus L9 has a number of advantages over some of its direct competitors.

So, it turns out there's quite a lot to like about the LG Optimus L9. Its key selling point is the big screen, which is rather hard to come by in this price range. Retina levels of pixel density were out of the question - should we say, budget - but qHD doesn't look too bad.

The reasonably powerful hardware, nice looks, and excellent custom user interface are some more good reasons to choose the L9 if you are into big-screened smartphones.

The one thing that might turn a few users away is the disappointing camera performance, though imaging isn't necessarily everyone's top priority. What could be more problematic is LG's poor reputation when it comes to updates. The Optimus L9 delivers soundly out of the box, but it is yet to make (if ever) the Jelly Bean waiting list. After all, there are at least two devices ahead of it in the pecking order and we've barely heard anything constructive about them just yet.

However, the Optimus L9's rather competitive price may make users more forgiving. The Optimus L9 costs about €260 which, as we are about to see, compares quite favorably to most of the direct competitors. In terms of hierarchy, the L9 would've been expected to stand against the likes of the Galaxy Premier, but it's actually way cheaper than even a Galaxy S III mini.

What this means is the Optimus L9 will have a seemingly easier challenge in the face of the Samsung Galaxy S Advance. The two handsets feature similar hardware, the Galaxy making up for its smaller screen with AMOLED technology and more storage. The S Advance might be able to get to Jelly Bean before its LG rival, but unless compact size and portability are a top priority, we'd suggest you side with the L9 here.

The best Samsung Galaxy reviews are going to analyze the revolution of Samsung. Samsung aims to become key player in digital content distribution through company buyouts. The writing has been on the wall ever since Samsung's acquisition of mSpot, but the Korean firm today confirmed to Reuters that it plans to join the ranks of Apple, Google and Amazon in the world of digital content distribution. The best Samsung Galaxy reviews are analyzing the revolution of Samsung.

Most importantly, it plans to do so through buyouts. Samsung executive Kang Tae-jin offered a rather frank overview of the company's ambitions, saying that it will grow Music Hub into one of the top four services in terms of revenue and subscribers within the next three years. The best Samsung Galaxy reviews are analyzing the revolution of Samsung.

According to Kang, the push isn't so much to tap a new source of revenue, but rather to drive hardware sales -- perhaps it sees Apple's rumored move into music streaming as a bit of a threat. That said, the announcement also dovetails with rumblings of Samsung's efforts to build a more self-sufficient software ecosystem. The best Samsung Galaxy reviews are analyzing the revolution of Samsung.

Whatever the true reason, we'd imagine that the folks at Pandora, Spotify and the like are now watching the phone a bit more intently. Wouldn't you? The best Samsung Galaxy reviews are analyzing the revolution of Samsung.

 With legendary Sony Clear Audio technologies, integrated Bluetooth streaming, multiple format audio/video playback and wireless personal photo sharing, the NWZ-A860 series Walkman player is the ultimate portable audio experience. The hybrid operation system also provides intuitive touch panel controls and traditional button controls for playback.

Product Features 2.8 Inch high resolution WQVGA LCD touch screen display

Clear Audio Technology & premium EX series headphones

Integrated Bluetooth for wireless listening

Wireless Personal Photo Transfer

Up to 25 hours of audio or 5 hours of video playback

Technical Details Brand Name: Sony

Model: NWZA864BLK

Digital Storage Capacity: 8.0 GB

Battery Average Life: 25.0 Hours

Display: LCD

Here are some useful reviews from the customers to help you make a smart choice:

1.      I have been a fan of Sony MP3 Walkman's since the first 2GB models came out. The new A series has amazing sound quality that blows away all the other mp3 players in its segment. It also has Bluetooth capability which means you can send and receive files to your phone or other Bluetooth enabled device. It feels so right in your hand, and the touch screen is what truly makes it perfect as finding spots in long music files is now much easier than before. The only drawback is probably the battery life, I extensively used the file transfer to move about half a GB of sets and images and had the display at full brightness. This, combined with about four hours of playing songs, took half the battery. I would love to see more accessories for this model including an armband for jogging!

2.      I am 44 and have been an Apple fan for many years... Recently, I gave my iPod Touch 16GB to my step daughter...I missed a portable player of my own and wanted another... I tried many - 6th Generation Nano, Classic, and another iTouch 64GB - to use with my Bose IE2 in ear headphones (that replaced a paid of Denon's I gave to my wife!). Anyway, I was disappointed with the sound out of each of the Apple devices mentioned above and decided to try a Google Android device in the Galaxy 5 - also equally disappointing... You aren't able to create a more customized sound out of any of these (other than the pre-defined presets designated by Apple)devices, until I tried the A Series Walkman! The ability to create sound profiles that include a Bass enhancer/dynamic range, 5 band graphic equalizer, and stereo outputs, etc etc. is truly amazing! The sound out of this Walkman blows Apple out of the water. Combined with the Bose in ears, this duo will be hard to beat with anything in the market today. Bluetooth to my car (BMW) is also equally stellar and amazing. I HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for an 'AUDIOPHILE' type personal/portable solution to give this a try. It WILL NOT disappoint - long live Google Android Toshiba Thrive and my Sony Walkman...

With Coby’s MP957-4G 5 inch 4GB HD Video Player with HDMI 1080p output enables you to experience high-definition video, music, photos, and text on a generous 5 inch LCD screen. Advanced processing supports 1080p video in a wide range of popular formats and you can connect and enjoy in full 1080p on your HDTV. The player includes 4GB of internal flash memory and includes a microSD card slot for memory expansion. Other features include a convenient remote control, world/alarm clock, calendar and gaming apps. And it has integrated stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Product Features of Coby MP957-4G 5 Inch 4GB HD Video Player are as follows

•  Experience high-definition video, music, photos, and text on a generous 5 inch LCD screen
•  Advanced processing supports 1080p video in a wide range of popular formats
• Audio: MP3/WMA/FLAC/APE
• World/alarm clock, calendar, and gaming apps included
• FM tuner, integrated stereo speakers and 3.5mm headphone jack
• Video player; Audio player; FM tuner
• 5 inch TFT LCD screen
• Connect and enjoy in full 1080p on your HDTV
• 4GB internal flash memory

• MicroSD card slot (SD card not included)

There are some useful consumers` reviews for this Coby MP957-4G 5 Inch 4GB HD Video Player may help you to make the choice

1. The coby mp957 4 g has been a good purchase for me. The unit itself has played just about anything I have thrown at it, from Divx files to H264 and MKV, from mp3 to Aac+, the images are clear and sharp.
The only reason I did not give it a 5 stars rating is because in some video files , if the file has more than one audio track it will only play the fist one but not the others and the same goes for the subtitles. Also there seems to be no way to turn off the subtitles , if they are displayed (this happens mostly in MKV files) .While playing music, the sound is appropiate for allayed this size, with earphones the sound is very good, almost amazing.
While playing video the image does not skip nor freezes. While using the HDMI output the image is clear and sharp, every once in a while you will notice some artifacts, but this could be the way the videos were encoded.
Overall this is a very good player for the money and I am looking forward to the second generation .COBY could be on to something with this player.

2.I bought this media player for my daily commute. I own the larger model, but wanted something smaller. I love this player for its clear picture and the ability to play multiple formats. The screen is not too big and not too small. It is small and light enough to carry in my bag without it being bulky. The picture is crystal clear. The sound is not that great on the speaker, but it is fine with earphones.
I mainly use it for movie watching, but also plays music and work as an e-book reader.

3. This is replacing a Creative 4gig Zen. The main reason was because of the screen size. The control buttons are better than the ones on the Zen. And are much easier to use. The screen is much better and easier to see. Have not tried the hdmi hook up mainly because my TV is not HD. One of the downsides is the file system for audio transferred to player. After transferring my music files from windows media player not all of the files had separate folders. After selecting the folder containing items listed under album title or genre most of the files were put into a folder named "unknown." There were a few files listed separately under the album title. To solve this you have to use the explorer option from the main screen menu. I also noticed that after transferring from wmp the album cover art was not transferred even though the album cover art is displayed with album in wmp. This is not a big problem other than looking at the screen and not having any picture to look at. Over all the Coby MP957 is well worth the price.

Dedicated MP3 digital players will continue to face fierce competition from smartphones and tablets, but its transformation to a personal media player for digital content and manufacturers addressing niche markets should secure its future existence.

According to Gerard Tan, account director for digital technology at GfK Asia, the rise of smartphones across all Asian countries had resulted in the decline of MP3 digital player sales volumes. "Dedicated MP3 players continue to have sales in Asia, but volumes remain negligible when compared to smartphones."

The more receptive markets for these devices in Asia-Pacific are Australia, New Zealand and countries in Northeast Asia. However, there is no market in which the MP3 digital player is doing particularly well in, Tan added.

Even the cult appeal Apple exudes has not arrested the decline in sales for its personal media players. Sales of its iPod device, for example, have dropped 24 percent year-on-year in the nine months ending June 2012, Apple stated. This meant actual devices sold fell from 6.4 billion units to around 4.8 billion units, it noted.

Naveen Mishra, industry principal for ICT practice in Asia-Pacific at Frost & Sullivan, said the decline in iPod sales has been going on for the last few years given the rising popularity of Cupertino's iPhone and iPad devices.

This trend was corroborated by one Singapore-based consumer, Nicole Nilar. The digital marketing manager told ZDNet Asia that she has replaced the MP3 player with her smartphone as she considered the former "redundant" and would download music to her mobile handset if needed.

Tan, however, believes the MP3 player will not face total extinction from the tech scene. He said the rise of digital content such as music and videos will create a market space for such dedicated personal media players in Asia.

To lend credence to the analyst's observations, Apple refreshed its iPod range in September and remodeled them to be slimmer, sleeker and more colorful.

Japanese electronics giant Sony is not giving up on the MP3 market anytime soon either. A spokesperson told ZDNet Asia it believes there is still "strong demand" for portable music players.

"What differentiates a Sony Walkman MP3 player from a smartphone is its superior sound quality and usability as a dedicated music player," he stated.

The spokesperson also pointed out MP3 players do not just play music alone, but user demand meant manufacturers such as Sony have made available a range of applications for the devices. Its Android-based Walkman MP3 players, for instance, allow users to watch videos, play games, and listen to music, including tracks stored on the company's cloud-based music streaming service, he said.

Furthermore, the company has also tailored the features of its personal media players according to consumers' lifestyle habits. The wearable W-series MP3 players, for one, are aimed to be easily carried around and targeted at sports enthusiasts. This range of devices has been gaining in popularity, he noted.

In an age where your phone can hold all the music you own you may be wondering why you might still need an iPod touch 5th Generation.

The answer is that the iPod touch is not just an iPod anymore. While Apple still sells the old fashioned iPod Classic and has just rebooted with the ipod nano 7th Generation, the iPod touch has taken over as the champion of the iPod brand – it's essentially a media player par excellence that has morphed into a handheld gaming console thanks to the sheer number of excellent, and very cheap, games available via the App Store.

It's this gaming and app angle that really gives the touch its raison d'être. If you can't afford the premium tariffs that the iPhone attracts and you still want to take advantage of the thousands apps that Apple's App Store holds then the iPod touch is your cheapest route to entry.

However ,each coin has two sides , Apple iPod touch (Fifth-Generation) has its pros and cons ,they are as follows:

Pros: A substantially redesigned and much-improved version of the prior iPod touch, enhancing everything from screen and camera quality to battery life and audio performance. Front and rear cameras are particularly big jumps over prior, poorly-equipped model, now rivaling recent iPhones; new 4” screen is taller and more color accurate than before. Now offered in six different colors, including nice silver and black updates to prior models. Thinner and lighter than before, includes new EarPods earphones, and a fabric loop for wrist carrying.

Cons: Only available in $299-$399 models with 32GB and 64GB capacities. Despite two-year gap since prior model’s release, most of the new features are a full step behind leading iPhone and iPad models, cementing the new iPod touch as a smaller, better-screened remake of the iPhone 4S rather than as an iPod that separately justifies its existence with at least one standout new feature; a challenge as very good $199-$299 tablets continue to grow in popularity. New colors are so-so, and rear shell—including a loop connection button and protruding camera lens—is a little unusual by Apple design standards. Lightning Connector breaks compatibility with past Dock Connector accessories unless you separately purchase Apple’s $29-$39 adapters.

The Seven generations of iPod nano evolution have culminated in something pretty special. The latest iteration of Apple's mini mp3 music player is its thinnest, has the biggest screen ever (for a Nano), and tosses in Bluetooth to boot. It is so great ,but it may not really enough to make you care about MP3 music players again .

It`s the seventh generation iPod Nano MP3 music player from Apple. It is mainly for the people who like music and don't own—or like working out with—smartphones.

Its design is also amazing ,the aluminum unibody design feels really strong and smooth. At 5.4 millimeters thick, this new nano doesn't feel like you could squeeze any actual components in it. The new 2.5-inch multi-touch screen—compared to the previous generation's generic square—is bright and attractive. It comes with a pair of Apple's new EarPod earbuds.

Even for an avowed Android-user, the interface is extremely intuitive. Swipe to go back? Got it. Shake to shuffle? Fantastic. There's a hardware button to start and stop? Wonderful. Even the more advanced features (if you can call them that) like the Nike+ fitness tracking app are simple and easy to use. The display, crucially, is big enough to minimize errant taps.

However ,the best part of this best mp3 music player should be the the form factor. You'll want to fondle this thing, turning it over and over in your palm like a pebble plucked from a river. Better yet: It won't weigh your pants down if you throw them in a pocket and go for a run.

After knowing all information above ,you may ask a question :should I buy it ? Yes, but only if you don't have a smartphone, which is fewer and fewer people every day. The new Nano is the best MP3 player ever made, but it's still not as good as a two-year-old mid-range smartphone. Truly. It can't stream music. Nike+ is fine, but without GPS its fitness tracking is unreliable at best. You can't install fitness apps, or other apps for playing music. If you want to communicate with anyone, you'd have to bring your phone and pull out your earbuds anyway.The nano is smaller and lighter, which would make it better for working out in theory, but you can get straps and cases for any phone and attach them to your body. That eliminates those the problems of weight and bulk. Besides, without the clip, you'll need to do that with the nano as well.

If you own a smartphone—or are even thinking of owning one—there's just no reason to carry a dedicated music-playing device anymore. So, yes, this generation's iPod nano is the best. But it's also $150 for a smaller, less good version of something you likely already own.