Apple IPod Versus RCA MP3 Player - Tips for Selecting the Music Device that is Right for You!

Apple’s iPod is the new hit in the technology world, but is it really a better product than, say, an RCA MP3 Player? I’m not so sure. Although there are many positive things to be said about an iPod, these things are often by people who haven’t owned one, themselves. There are many things to consider before buying an iPod. In my opinion, you may come out ahead by opting for an RCA MP3 Player, instead.

iPod has a lot of benefits. Large memory capabilities built into a compact concoction, and little headphones that fit right into your ears, which are great for running, but do these features really make the iPod worth buying?

The RCA MP3 player is also a great invention. It is small, capable of adding memory by memory card and comes with arm bands. 

There are many downsides to iPod. The battery on mine, after a couple of weeks, and after being charged only a few times was already close to the end of its life. Then, I found out that Apple doesn’t send you a new battery; you have to mail the iPod to them and they will send you back another one with a better battery. This could mean you are actually getting a used iPod. The RCA MP3 player uses an AAA battery which lasts 20-30 hours depending on the brand. This is a great deal because you get to keep your own music player, and can replace your own battery whenever you need to.

iPod only runs on ITunes, which can cause a problem for those with older computers. Using ITunes, whenever you hook up your iPod, all the music on your computer is placed onto the device. This means you have no choice of what music is put on your device unless you go through your entire music collection manual. Since the iPod only works with ITunes, this is the only online store you can purchase music from, which severely limits your choice of music. Of course, you can use your own CD’s but the whole point of a music device is to not have to buy every CD you would like to hear. iPod music downloads cost $1.00 a download.