Question on Music & Play:
I'm looking for decent MP3 player for jogging. It has to be small, lightweight and have good sound quality. An FM tuner will be a bonus. By the way, I'm not looking for any branded players like those from Apple or Sony.Submitted by CNET Asia reader, via email
Answer:
John Chan
Asst. Editor
First, as you have mentioned, it has to be light. You don't want your player weighing you down when you are out for a run.
The second is also important--it should use flash memory for storage, not a hard drive. Players with hard drives have moving parts and the constant up and down motion from running may have a negative effect on them.
Though you are not concerned about the brand, there are devices from manufacturers like Creative, Sony and even Apple which can be paired with accessories made just for joggers like you (though you have to pay extra for them). They are items like arm bands and sweat-resistant over-the-ear headphones which help to make sure no part of your device fall off while you run.
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