MP3 Player Price Ranges

Portable MP3 Players come in a wide range of prices, depending on how much music they are capable of storing. Flash MP3 Players, offering from 2-10 hours of music, can be found from about $80-$250, depending on their capacity. With the technology evolving so quickly, great bargains are often available just before a manufacturer releases a new model. Many of the Car MP3 Players that play MP3 CDs run in the $180-$250 range.

In general you get what you pay for with Portable MP3 Players. The larger Hard Drive MP3 Players, with capacity for storing thousands of songs, cost more. Apple's iPod is the biggest seller in this area, and also the most expensive. Models offering 20GB of storage list for around $400, and more recent models offering 50-100% more capacity, run up to $500. But once you've got it, you can be Downloading MP3's and transferring your CDs to MP3 format forever, and still not fill up the hard drive.

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.