Digital Music Starter Kit
Do loved ones on your list need to join the modern world and rip their CD library to MP3 format? Give them a helping hand and introduce them to the joys of truly portable music with gifts from our Digital Music Starter Kit.
The most important step in getting started with digital music is of course the MP3 or digital music player. These players are available in multiple brands and formats, from the popular Apple versions like the iPod, Nano and Shuffle, to Microsoft's Zune and Creative's Zen. Models with smaller memory (1 to 4 GB) can be as low as about $50 and can be an inexpensive way to get started. Players with larger memory can hold hundreds of albums and thousands of songs for days of listening pleasure. Designed to sync up with a personal computer, MP3 players can be loaded up with an existing CD library or individual songs can be purchased for around a buck if you don't want the whole album. Many players also play videos and can hold digital photos and other files as well.
Ear buds or headphones maximize portability and allow users to hear the music they want wherever they are. Available in variations that go over the head, behind the neck, clip to the ears, or simply slip directly into the ear, there is an option for everyone's comfort and preference. Get them in hot pink or neon blue. Like to work out to music? Choose the sports models that slip over the ear to make sure they don't fall out with jumps and bounces. Ear buds or headphones with a volume control on the cord can provide an additional layer of control to optimize your experience.
Having an entire library of music at your fingertips is much more fun if you can share it with others, provide the soundtrack for a party, or simply play through your collection while lounging around the house. To do this, you need speakers or a docking station. From super portable options that let you play your music anywhere to alarm clock/CD player/FM radio combos to high end home audio systems or in-dash car systems, how you listen is up to you.
Make a fashion statement and/or protect your investment with a case, cover or skin for your MP3 player. Display your team spirit with a custom skin that wraps around your player while still leaving access to all the controls. Slip your player into a sassy little clip-on pouch or a classic leather case that also holds your ear buds and have your music accessible wherever you go. Use an armband for listening hands-free without weighing down your pockets or belt while jogging or dancing.
Already have a great stereo system but it doesn't have an MP3 player dock? Want to charge your player in your car or even play your music through an available FM receiver? The right cables and adapters can give you maximum flexibility. You can even get a splitter that allows you and a friend to listen to the same MP3 player but use your own ear buds or headphones and control your own volume!
Need more information on digital music, from ripping CDs to your computer and syncing up with your MP3 player to downloading new music from the Internet or making your own digital music files? Check out books about MP3s and digital music like How To Do Everything With MP3 And Digital Music or Digital Music Made Easy.
There is nothing like being able to listen to your favorite songs anywhere and anytime you want, without having to carry around bulky CDs or constantly load new CDs into the stereo! Choose a gift from our Digital Music Starter Gift Theme and get your family and friends going. For as little as $65, get a player and ear buds or headphones. If they already have a player but haven't figured out all the great options, buy speakers, a docking station, or a zippy, hip little case. Want to splurge? Get the whole package, such as an iPod Touch, ear buds, speakers, car charger, FM stereo adapter, cool case, and a book on how to use it all.
TIP: GiftStashers, create a registry called Digital Music Starter Kit and save choices there until you're ready to buy.