When I was 14 years old I had a walkman for the 45 minute walk to school every day, but now I see people with iPods stuffed in their ears whilst doing their grocery shopping, just nipping to the post office and even standing talking to their friends. (Someone explain that last one to me?) My only guess is that because some of these things cost a few hundred quid that people are determined to get the use out of them before they have to ... well, 'choose' to replace it six months later. Surely they spend the better part of their lives managing their MP3 files? No wonder even today's one-hit wonders in the charts can afford fifteen Ferraris off the back of one single! If you can't live without music blaring in your ears every second, if you can't stand the sound of your own thoughts, or if you just have an anti-social streak then here are the top retailers in the UK for these machines:
Advanced MP3 Players: AdvancedMP3Players.co.uk offer one of the largest ranges of MP3 players in the UK. Every product on their website features a comprehensive summary along with detailed specification sections. Their website offers a pr... Advanced MP3 Players Reviews >>
Apple Mac: On October 23, 2001, Apple introduced the iPod digital music player. Initially equipped with a 5GB hard drive and a monochrome screen, models today can store up to 160GB and display videos, play games with a wide ran... Apple Mac Reviews >>
Argos: "Don't shop for it, Argos it!" Whilst we doubt that people will ever start saying the latter over the former - according to Argos themselves two thirds of the population have an Argos shopping catalogue in their home... Argos Reviews >>
Asda: Asda is a UK supermarket chain that sells food, clothing and general merchandise. It became a subsidiary of the American chain Wal-Mart in 1999 and is now the second largest chain in the UK after Tesco. As Wal-Mart's... Asda Reviews >>
Co-Op Electrical: A company that is part of the Co-operative Group, which was founded back in 1844, may not seem the obvious choice for geeky and techy products. But in amongst the washing machines and cookers are computers, games con... Co-Op Electrical Reviews >>
Currys Digital: The Currys name has been on Britain's high streets since 1888 when the first shop opened in Leicester. It is now well-established in the UK and Ireland, with 295 superstores and 73 high street stores. In 1984, it bec... Currys Digital Reviews >>
Dell UK: Although often thought of as one of the newer computer sellers, Dell was actually launched in 1984 with the name PCs Limited. It started in founder Michael Dell's dormitory room with the aim of selling PCs directly t... Dell UK Reviews >>
Kelkoo: With a name that apparently derives from the French "Quel cout?" ("At what price?") or "Quel coup" ("What a bargain"), Kelkoo is the biggest e-commerce advertising platform in the UK and Europe. As an e-commerce webs... Kelkoo Reviews >>
Mac Warehouse: With Apple firmly established as the ultimate geek brand, MacWarehouse, with its offering of all things Apple, is geek shopping heaven.
Although it isn't part of Apple, it's been selling the company's prod... Mac Warehouse Reviews >>
PicStop: The growth of the digital camera has changed the whole photography marketplace, not only for the cameras themselves but also for everything that goes with them. Now it's memory cards instead of film, paper and ink to... PicStop Reviews >>
Pixmania: If you access the www.pixmania.com website, you then get to choose your country from the 26 where the brand is established. It is reckoned to be the largest European consumer electronic products internet store with o... Pixmania Reviews >>
Purely Gadgets: Any site that's got gadgets right in the name is one that any self-respecting geek has to visit. If you absolutely must have a LED shower head or a wiki MP3 alarm clock, this is the place to get it. The stated goal i... Purely Gadgets Reviews >>
Tesco Direct: Although known mainly as a supermarket chain, Tesco is heading for world domination as it moves into insurance, finance, travel and a host of other diverse activities. Its website (www.tesco.com) has groceries, wines... Tesco Direct Reviews >>This has to be the worst affected area when it comes to the fast moving technology problem. Just like computers, digital cameras and even mobile phones to a lesser extent, no sooner have you bought your MP3 player than a newer, faster, improved and better looking version comes out. I'm always fascinated with gadgets of any kind - I have a wireless stereo system round my entire house, four laptops, two desktops, two digital camcorders, three digital cameras and even a robotic vacuum cleaner (they're fantastic!) - but I do not own a personal MP3 player. I have a stereo at home, I have one in my car, life isn't a movie so why do MP3 player addicts need background music to every little task they do? I love the sound of my lawnmower, I love the sound of the city whilst I shop, I love the ridiculous chatter on the train on long journeys - what is wrong with you people? †
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