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MP3 players come in many different brands and with many different options, but all have a common purpose: Personal audio enjoyment. Learn more about top MP3 players, how they work and how online music technology works with them.

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Apple iPod touch (16 GB, MA627LL/A) Digital Media Player

16 GB (Built-in Memory), 4000 Songs, 4.2 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Disp...

$300 - $400

Apple iPod nano Third Gen. Silver (4 GB, MA978LL/A) Digital Media Player

4 GB (Built-in Memory), 1000 Songs, 1.74 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Disp...

$95 - $150

Apple iPod classic Sixth Gen. Black (80 GB, MB147LL/A) Digital Media Player

80 GB (Hard Drive), 20000 Songs, 4.9 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Display ...

$195 - $250

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