MP3 players are very popular among youths and adults alike. The MP3 player serves as an entertainment gateway for people who love music. It has several features such as it can store up to 8 gig of data and music and it has clear audible sounds. It is so handy that you can bring this small piece of gadget anywhere and anytime.

MP3 players are seen as a better alternative to the doctor’s stethoscope. Odd but true, we are talking about the stethoscope a leading device used by doctors in their profession. What makes MP3 player popular among medical practitioners is that the players’ microphone allows the physicians recognize different sounds. Ironic that stethoscope is limited in distinguishing sounds while the MP3 player is able. In fact, the MP3 player’s microphone can magnify soft sounds of irregular breathing and heart murmurs.

The state-of-the art MP3 players can record, save and convey sounds and likewise easier to download and save the sounds in a computer. This is convenience on the part of the doctors for easier record keeping and for future reference for the patients’ medical concerns. The MP3 microphone can work well because of its high sound receptors and its ability to save and transfer sound files to the computer. With regard to the price, the MP3 player costs only around S90 while the stethoscope costs from $200 (this is the standard type) to $500 (this is the electronic and digital models). These gadgets are cheaper but perform better in terms of recording sound data as compared to a regular stethoscope. So do not be amazed when you visit your doctor and you can see him bring out an MP3 instead of the stethoscope.