How MP3 Files Work

by Marshall Brain

Browse the article How MP3 Files Work

Forward this article to five of your friends.

Your Name:

Your E-mail:

Friend #1 E-mail:

Friend #2 E-mail:

Friend #3 E-mail:

Friend #4 E-mail:

Friend #5 E-mail:

Your Message:




Please enter the characters you see above:
This helps HowStuffWorks prevent automated emails.

Related Content
Explanations
How MP3 Players Work
How iPods Work
MP3 Player Buying Guide

Expert Reviews
MP3 Player Reviews
CD Recorder Reviews

Prices: IPods
Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Silver (16 GB) MP3 Player

MPN: MB531LL/A, 16 GB (Built-in Memory), 4000 Songs, 4.05 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.2...

$230 - $377
Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Black (32 GB) MP3 Player

MPN: MB533LL/A, 32 GB (Built-in Memory), 8000 Songs, 4.05 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.2...

$360 - $400
Apple iPod classic 5th Generation White (30 GB) MP3 Player

MPN: MA002LL/A, 30 GB (Hard Drive), 7500 Songs, 4.8 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Di...

$150 - $350