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Compatibility with Peripherals. The mp3 player first appeared in 1998, as a result of increase in digitisation Media players allows customers to export their purchased music onto external peripherals
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Compatibility with Peripherals • The mp3 player first appeared in 1998, as a result of increase in digitisation • Media players allows customers to export their purchased music onto external peripherals • Competitive comparison – compatibility with various file formats and ability to convert these formats
Driver Comparison There are some common files with the key players Difference – the additional ‘bonus file’ formats • Napster is unable to support any file formats from PCs or CDs, only mp3. • Spotify has a limited selection • Windows Media Player & Winamp largest choice • iTunes is only able to transfer music to iPods & iPhones
iTunes • Introduced in 2001, and numerous versions since • Default media players for all Mac computers; free to download from Apple’s website • Only cost is in purchasing music from Apple store • A compulsory subsidiary for iPods & iPhones • Able to stream music from others’ playlists using a LAN • Largest library choice through iTunes store • Lack of customisation