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The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more
Although Kane Kramer developed the first MP3 player in the 1970s, it wasn't until 20 years later that MP3 players hit the consumer market. For that we have Nathan Schulhof to thank. In the early 1990s, he envisioned a "portable device [that] would allow the selection, retrieval, storage, and playback of audio content delivered to the device via the Internet." The founder and CEO of Audio Read more
Arguably one of the most important tech inventions of our generation, the MP3 player didn't just invent itself. For that, we can thank Kane Kramer. He may not be a household name, but Kramer developed the first portable digital audio player 20 years before it became industry standard. In 1979, he designed the IXI digital audio player, the first of its kind to transfer and store music to-go. The Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's teaching us all how to protect our hearing. Ever wonder if listening to your portable music player of choice could be detrimental to your hearing? New research, published in the International Journal of Audiology and reported by WebMD, suggests that up to one-fourth of college students may have evidence of early hearing loss and that it's possible that Read more
Summer is quickly approaching (well, in my mind it is), so if you're one of those waterbugs that we'd never find more than a few feet away from a pool or beach in the Summer months, and always have your iPod on you, then protect it with the Amphibx Armband ($60-$80) for your iPod and iPhone. Able to keep your gadgets completely dry in up to 12 feet of water, Amphibx fits your iPods and MP3 Read more
Who doesn't crank up the tunes occasionally for a rocking cardio session or to block annoying conversations on a morning commute? Unfortunately, dialing up the volume of your iPod can adversely affect your hearing. We all know that prolonged listening to loud music can lead to hearing loss. Hearing experts say the maximum safe level for listening with ear buds or headphones is 85 decibels, but Read more
You asked for it so FIT has put together a list of the best and most affordable MP3 players to use while you work out. I picked the smallest ones that also have a good amount of memory. Also, if you're wondering-- I considered having an FM Tuner an important feature since many gyms send the signal from their TVs through the FM tuner. iPod Shuffle, 2nd Generation ($109.99): 1GB. The downside is Read more
Samsung has just come out with a new compact mp3 player that looks like a cross between the nano and the shuffle. Featured on CrunchGear, the Samsung U3 USB mp3 player comes in 1GB ($79), 2GB ($99), and 4GB ($149) sizes and is charged/docked via a USB connection. All you have to do is plug it into the port and drag and drop music - just like you would do with an iPod. Each player features an LCD Read more
Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more
As cute and as tiny as cord organizers are becoming, dangling wires can still be a nuisance. If you want a no-fuss workout, free from cords or anything else that could get in your way, Sony's W Series Walkman MP3 Player is a tiny music device that offers 2 GB of storage and is directly connected to Sony headphones. Perfect for joggers or gym rats, this hands-free player even comes with a Zappin Read more
