Portable media players aren’t just for music. With them, you can watch videos, play games and listen to books or podcasts. Media players are available at a variety of price points and storage capacities.
Figure that 1 gigabyte will hold about 250 songs. Things aren’t so clear-cut with video. Assume 1GB will hold an hour of standard-definition or 30 minutes of high-definition video. Here’s a look at some popular players.
SanDisk’s Sansa Fuze is ideal for children or anyone looking for their first player. Expandable storage also makes it attractive to music die-hards. The Sansa Fuze is available in three capacities: 2GB ($70), 4GB ($80) and 8GB ($100). It comes in a variety of colors.
The Fuze also works with SanDisk’s slotRadio cards. You can buy whole albums on a media card for $15. Or, select a mix of 1,000 songs for $40. It also works with popular music subscription services.
In addition, the Fuze packs a voice recorder and an FM radio. It can play videos, but the 1.9-inch screen is relatively small.
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