All articles tagged with #mp3 player
Kodak’s MC3 (circa 2001) was an early all-in-one gadget blending a digital camera, video camera, and MP3 player in one device for under $300. It offered VGA stills, CompactFlash storage, and 320x240 video, but with limited 4-second clips (4 minutes on a 64 MB card), no backlit screen, and mediocre viewing angles, making it ambitious for its era and a precursor to the direction smartphones would later take.
The author reflects on their first MP3 player, an iRiver iHP-120, and the nostalgic memories associated with it. They describe its physical features, such as the black brick design, joystick, and multiple buttons, as well as its functionality, including an FM radio, equalizer, and recording capabilities. The MP3 player became a repository of their music collection and recorded interviews, serving as a reminder of a time when physical media was scarce. Despite temporarily forgetting about it, the author rediscovers the device and finds that all the files are still intact, evoking a sense of sentimental attachment.