Downloading MP3's

With so much media attention on Internet file sharing sites and record company lawsuits, it is easy to think that downloading MP3 files for your Portable MP3 Player is illegal. This is not the case. There are many places on the Web that offer legal downloads of free music, and some artists are beginning to offer downloads for small fees. These could well be the way of the future for music sales.

Downloading MP3 files simply means copying the compressed music files from a Web site to your computer's hard drive. First you need some MP3 Software, but most PCs come loaded with one or more of these programs. Select the file from the Web site, right click your mouse and select "Save Target As," choosing the directory on your hard drive where you want to save it. From there you can download the files to your Portable MP3 Player or copy them to MP3 CDs, capable of storing up to 10 hours of music, to be played on your CD-MP3 Player Hybrid. When downloading MP3s, be aware that files encoded at 128 kbps will play at near-CD quality.

MP3 Players Accessories

Once you've settled on which type of Portable MP3 Player works best for your needs, there are is array of MP3 Player Accessories to consider. MP3 Player Carry Cases are available for just about every model, and you have a wide range of MP3 Player Headphones to choose from. When you feel like taking a break from headphones, you might want MP3 Player Speakers that can blast your favorite tunes at home or work. The storage capacity of most Flash MP3 Players can be expanded by adding Memory Cards, and every Portable MP3 Player owner needs to know about Batteries and MP3 Software.