Simplicity in Technology
Bigger, usually means better. That’s the common conception, at least. When it comes to technology, however, this seems to be the other way around. The smaller an item is, the higher its price is, and is considered better. Technology evolves by making things smaller and smaller, while retaining their original characteristics, or even making them better.
This is the case with processors, circuit boards, and other components from which all electronic devices are made of. The smaller their components are, the smaller the devices can become. In the case of mp3 players this leaves room for a larger screen, better control options, or whatever the market is in need of, at the time of its design.
There is a permanent competition on the market, so market research is important. Customers do know exactly what they want, and the companies do their best to satisfy them by improving their products without raising the prices too much. When they want to purchase an mp3 player, most of the people look for a small one, so that it can fit any pocket, with a large screen and wireless connectivity.
An ordinary mp3 player, that can be easily plugged on any computer, and loaded with music, is the option of some busy people, who just want to listen to their favorite songs while doing their job. The SanDisk Sansa Express was created for this kind of people. It is portable, of course, small enough to fit any pocket, and it doesn’t even require a USB cable. The small and simple player is a hit with a certain category of users.
We could only guess what these companies have in store for us in a few years: mp3 players that fit perfectly into your ears and use the electricity supplied by your own body. As for the moment, ordinary mp3 players are good enough. They might appear ordinary to you now, but if you compare them with 5-year-old models you wouldn’t believe the differences in size, capacity, and features.