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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN MP3 PLAYERS:
If you're reading this webpage on your computer, you already have everything you need to enjoy OTRCAT MP3 CDs; they are guaranteed to play on your computer.
For away from the computer listening, MP3 players should support "32kps 22khz bitrate MP3 files" and "Joliet' format CDs." If the player supports these specs, it SHOULD play the OTRCAT MP3 CDs just fine, but because every MP3 player has its own peculiarities, the disks are only guaranteed to play on your computer. Typically most of the new generation mp3 players support a multitude of bitrates including many DVD players. Some of the more reliable brands include:
WHERE TO BUY A MP3 PLAYER:
 Ordering from Amazon.com is convenient, but local stores such as Walmart, Target, Circuit City and BestBuy often stock a multitude of MP3 player models. There are a lot of MP3 players, even by the same manufacturer,
which are fickle about which shows they will playback. Manufacturing and discontinuation of models is frequent and finding specific models can be challenging. The most expensive MP3 CD players are not necessarily the most reliable.
If possible, try out an OTRCAT MP3 CD in the floor model at your local electronics store or take an MP3 player home, but make sure they have a good return policy without restocking fees. Below are a list of user recommended models (which have not been first-hand confirmed to work by OTRCAT.com):
PORTABLE MP3 CD PLAYERS:
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Coby MP-CD500, MPCD511
- Durabrand CD-965, CD-2086
- Grundig Eton Ego 4000 plus - with mixed reviews, this is one of the few Mp3 players that offers a 'sleep timer' function
- Insignia
- iRiver Slim X models (SlimX 350, SlimX 450, SlimX 550)
- Memorex 8000 models (including
8600, 8610, 8846, 8853, 8855, 8859) and MX4122
- Panasonic SL-CT models (including SL-CT700, SL-CT520, CT582V, CT710, SL-CT800)
- Panasonic SL-MP models (including SL-MP70, SL-MP80)
- Panasonic SL-SX models (including SL-SV550, SL-SX420, SL-SX431C, SL-SX450)
- Philips EXP301, EXP503, EXP 2550, EXP2581
- Riovolt SP50 and SP150 - some early models have some playback random playback trouble
- Riovolt SP250 - extremely reliable model
- Samsung MCD-SM55
- Sony D-NE series (including Sony D-CS901 S2, D-NE240, D-NE319, D-NE320, D-NE326CK, D-NS505, D-NE707F, D-NE710, D-NE900, D-NE511)
- Soul III DMP-610, SOUL 206b, Soul DMP-01
- Timex TMX-MP3
HARD DRIVE & SOLID-STATE MP3 PLAYERS:
Rather than playing the CDs directly, these handy players plug into the computer via a USB cable and transfer the old time radio shows into the player.
For listening to old time radio away from home, the Apple iPod is a favorite. The iPod comes in various storage sizes. It is the most user-friendly hard drive-based MP3 player and all models can fit in the palm of your hand. The iPod Nano and iPod models have an easy-to-use display screen. The less expensive, iPod shuffle is even smaller; it does not have a screen -- only simple forward and rewind functions. Click here for a step-by-step procedure on how to load the old time radio shows to your iPod.
Many listeners report excellent luck using the Sansa brand MP3 players which are inexpensive and simple to use.
MP3 CD BOOMBOXES:
 AIWA CSD-MP100 - Coby MP-CD450, MP-CD455, MP-CD 471
- Durabrand CD-208
- Insignia NS-B1111
- Hitachi CX73/CX73UK
- Memorex MP3123 and MP4047- reliable player for around $40
- Panasonic SC-AK510 and RX D29
- Phillips AZ1316
- RCA RS2605, RCD 128 , RCD 148, RCD 160, RCD200, RCD330
- SHARP XL-MP130
- Sharper Image CD Shower Companion Stereo AM/FM & CD-MP3
- Sony CFD-S20CP, MHC-EC55, ZS-XN30 and ZS-X3CP - as with other early generation MP3 Sony boomboxes, these models plays 80% of the recordings and is temperamental and refuses to play some recordings for unknown reasons
OTHER PLAYERS:
DVD PLAYERS :
- Apex AD series: including Apex AD1200, AD1110W, AD-1600
- Cyberhome CH-DVD300
- InitialDVD Portable player 9510
- Panasonic F65, LA95, RP-62, RV31 and RV32 - plays 95% of shows,
- Phillips DVD model 724, DVP642/37, DVD 625/051
- RCA DRC220N
- Samsung DVD-V3500 and DVD-M301
- Sony NS755V,
NS55P, NS501P
- Sanyo DVW-5000
- Toshiba SD series including SD-K710, SD-V390, SD-3950
CAR UNITS: (Many new cars have MP3 CD enabled players factory installed)
- Alpine CDA-9813
- Honda Odyssey 2005 factory-installed MP3 player
- JVC KD-SX980
- Kenwood KDC-MP225, KDC-MP425, KDC-MPV5025
- Pioneer DEH-P5500MP and DEH-P4600MP
FOUND AN MP3 PLAYER YOU LIKE? PLEASE LET US KNOW!
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