May 31, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
Have you noticed something in the recent models of mp3 players these days? Look at the Zune HD, the iPod, the Bose mp3 players, and the Archos 5 500 gb internet tablet with android for example. While every single one is unique, all of them can play video files now, and not just regular video mind you, but HD videos at that.
Mp3 players are no longer just plain devices that play your music for you as they did in the past; they can now be gadgets to watch movies from as well. Therefore, we can say that if every mp3 player can play videos now, the one with the most compatibility with common video files stand out. So what are the most common formats in downloadable videos right now? Xvid and Divx.
The Divx and Xvid formats are what people choose when they upload and download videos. Why? Because these two formats offer the highest quality preservation of the video while being the most compact format as well. If an mp3 player is made to be compatible with Divx and Xvid, it would save people the trouble of having to convert the files or transfer them to another device just to watch videos right after downloading. This is particularly the feature that makes the Cowon iAudio 9 to stand out from its competitors. As of right now, the iAudio 9 is the only one that offers such a feature.
Sure most people buy mp3 players to have something to play music whenever and wherever, but with the amazingly fast developments in technology it is pretty common to expect even the low-end mp3 players to be able to play video in quality. Because of this, developers are focusing on every feature of their products; looking for something to improve on that will make their device better than the others. This results to new and improved products for consumers. You no longer have to buy mp3 players just for the music. If you want to download and watch Xvid and Divx videos in your mp3 player get yourself the Cowon iAudio 9.
Updated May 31, 2011. Published April 4, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
