Jasmine France, Senior Associate Editor August 25, 2009
There is little doubt that the hottest trend in MP3 players is wireless, but how it is implemented varies from device to device. Some players, like the Zune HD and the Sony X-Series Walkman, offer integrated Wi-Fi that allows for Web browsing and music streaming capabilities (among other things). Others go about things a bit differently, giving people the option to add wireless headphones to their devices via Bluetooth.
Unlike Wi-Fi, Bluetooth is not good for transmitting information over a great amount of space, and it's not the best way to transfer large amounts of data either. However, Bluetooth requires less power consumption and it's cheaper to operate, so it makes perfect sense for portable devices. Thanks to the proliferation of cell phones as music devices, there are plenty of decent stereo Bluetooth headphones on the market today, so if you despise wires, it's time to start considering an MP3 player with built-in Bluetooth. They're getting rarer these days, but we managed to scrounge up a handful that are worth your hard-earned dollars.
Note: the iPod Touch requires an OS upgrade in order to activate the Bluetooth functionality.
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| The Bottom Line | The Haier America Ibiza Rhapsody is a cutting-edge media player that puts its wireless capabilities to good use while still retaining an easy-to-use design and interface. If you're willing to shell out the dough for a massive feature list, give it consideration. | Until Iriver lowers the price on the Spinn, it will remain a luxury portable media player best suited to an early adopter with a penchant for unique gadgets and a library of lossless music. | The Samsung YP-P2 is an excellent-sounding MP3 player that will appeal to those looking for a cool touch-screen interface and stereo Bluetooth capability. | The Samsung P3 is an excellent multimedia device that packs a grand amount of features into an impressively compact package with one of the best screens available. Plus, it sounds superb, making this a top contender for audio enthusiasts. | The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition. | |
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