Hard Drive MP3 Player Terms and Definitions
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Several unique terms and phrases describe the features of hardware we review on this site, some easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms relevant to Hard Drive MP3 Player.
Ratings FeaturesThese are the portables' fundamental features, including what they can play and display, what they can record from and their organization tools. The best mp3 players can play music, radio and video, can display images and text, can record from any source and have time management tools. Music Formats The most useful mp3 flash players can play a variety of music formats including mp3, wma and wav. iPods are the only portables that usually support aac and aiff. Picture Formats The majority of the players can display jpg images, but the best also support other formats like bmp, gif and tiff. Video Formats Nearly all of the players that can display video are compatible with mp4 or wmv files. The easiest to use players also play other video formats without conversion, such as mov, xvid and divx. Physical Features Physical features include size, appearance and the type of controls. We also looked at screen size, resolution and signal to noise ratio. Help/Support Customer service is pivotal to customer satisfaction; considerate manufactures provide several ways to contact the company, including email, telephone or chat. It is also helpful if they post extensive online product information and useful downloads. Features EqualizerA tool that alters sound, which may include the ability to adjust bass, treble and balance. Some players have a variety of presets to choose from. FM Radio Player can play FM radio; some can also record radio and enable the user to preset their favorite stations for quick tuning. Video Portable can display video files. Games Simple games can be played on the mp3 player, often these are text type or simple games, but new technology will soon evolve the types of games available for portable devices. Podcast Support The portable device can play digital media streamed or downloaded syndicated feeds. Frequently, Podcasts are recorded radio programs. Direct Camera Upload Player has the ability to accept images directly from a camera without the use of a computer. A/V Output The protable device has the ability to connect to a television or computer using an Audio/Video cable. Record Voice Player can record voice through an integrated microphone, sometimes only in mono. Record Line-in and/or Radio Records from a line-in or FM radio as it is playing or at a predetermined time. Read Text Documents Displays TXT files. Removable Disk Storage Player is compatible with memory cards like SD or Lexar for extra storage or file transfer. External Harddrive Function Some players can receive standard data files, similar to a PDA or other portable device for backup or transfer. External Speaker The portable player has an external speaker for multi-person viewing. Wi-Fi THe portable has the ability to connect to the transmit and accept data, wirelessly. Customizable Backgrounds Screen backgrounds can be altered by preference, which may include changing images and themes. Album Art Player has the ability to download album art and display them for reference. Calendar and/or Alarm Time management features that can help music listeners stay organized and on task Sleep Timer Player can be set to turn off after a set duration of time. Physical Features Main Menu Scroller TypeThe type of control used to navigate through the menu. Some players have clickwheels or joysticks while others offer only buttons. Full Charge Time USB (hours) The time it takes to fully charge the battery. Screen Resolution The higher the resolution, the clearer the images can display. The best players can display up to 720x480, or commonly 320x240 or less. Help/Support EmailCompany provides an email address or form for online communication. Live Chat Consumers can contact customer support through live chat, which is an IM type program. Phone Company posts an easy to locate telephone number to customer and technical support. FAQ/Knowledge Base Online documentation that explains general problems and product features; knowledge bases are usually searchable by keyword. Forum An area hosted online for customers to relate with one another. Updates/Firmware Free downloadable updates like drivers or software improvements. Documentation Product comes with a user manual, quick start guide or other documentation. ©2003 – 2008 TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. |
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