Need an mp3 Player under $100

Whether it’s business or pleasure, we all like to listen to our favorite tracks when traveling; but not everyone wants or can afford the latest iPod or equivalent. Here are 5 mp3 players for under $100 that all score well over on CNET

Sandisk Sansa Fuse

The Sandisk Sansa Fuse offers a simple slim design, with decent sound quality and the option to increase memory using microSD/microSDHC. Available in 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of storage, with a 1.9” screen, FM radio (with 40 preset stations), and around 24 hours of battery before needing to be recharged.

Specs:
Size: 3.1 x 1.9 x 0.3 in.
Weight: 2.1 oz
Screen 1.9″ with with resolution 220×176
Colors: Black, Pink, Red, Blue, Silver
Subscriptions: Yahoo! Music, Rhapsody To Go,Napster, eMusic
File support: MP3, WMA, secure WMA
WAV, Audible, MPEG4

Sandisk Sansa Cruse is available at:
Amazon for $40 - $85 depending on memory size

Creative Zen Mozaic

The Creative Zen MozaicCreative Zen Mozaic certainly stands out with it’s striking design and with excellent sound quality and priced under $100, it’s certainly worth a serious look. Available in 2, 4 8GB (16GB also available, but price is more than $100), the Zen Mosaic gives you 1.8” screen, 32 hours of battery life, FM radio (with 32 presets) and a voice recorder.

Specs:
Size: 1.6 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in
Weight: 1.5oz
Screen: 1.8” with resolution 128 x 160
Colors: Pink, Black
Files supported: # MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM 9), Protected WMA (DRM 10)

The Creative Zen Mosaic is available at:
Amazon for $55 - $99.99 depending on memory size

Philips GoGear Spark

The Philips GoGear Spark may be small and square but it’s still a capable mp3 player, with a 1.46” screen, FM radio (with 20 presets) and a battery life of around 27 hours. The GoGear Spark is available in 2GB and 4GB and matches up well against the likes of the iPod Shuffle

Specs:
Size: 43 x 146 x 150 mm
Screen: 1.46” with 128 x 128 resolution
File support: MP3, WAV, WMA, JPEG

The Philips GoGear Spark should retails for around $49 - $59 depending on memory size

Sony NWZ-B133F Walkman

The Sony Sony NWZ-B133F Walkman is Sony’s entry level model and it’s compact size still gives you FM radio (with 30 presets) and voice recorder, and a charge feature at a reasonable price. Available in 1GB and 2GB’s the Sony NWZ-B133F Walkman comes with an integrated USB plug for easy connection to your computer.

Specs:
Size: 3.5 in x 0.6 in x 1 in
Files supported: MP3, WMA
Playback: up to 16 hours

The Sony NWZ-B133F Walkman is available at:
Amazon for $40 - $50 depending on memory size

Apple iPod Shuffle

The Apple iPod shuffle does exactly what it sounds like, it plays and shuffles your tracks or plays a playlist. Available in 1GB and 2GB versions as well as a myriad of colors, the iPod Shuffle will not break the bank. Unlike the rest of the mp3 players in this list the Shuffle has no radio.

Specs:
Size: 1.07 x 1.62 x 0,41”
Weight: 0.55oz
Files supported: AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), AIFF, and WAV
Holds up to 240 or 500 songs
Playback time: Up to 12 hours

The Apple iPod Shuffle is available at:
Apple and Amazon for $49 or $69 depending on memory size

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