MP3 players, portable music players that play digital music files, are very popular items in today's marketplace, so MP3 accessories are also very popular. Bring customers to your store by selling various products designed to work with MP3 players. You can find MP3 accessories information online to help you sort out the various products in this niche market.

Types of MP3 accessories include:

1. Headphones, earbuds, portable speakers and MP3 player docks that play music from an MP3 player over various sized speakers;

2. Devices that play music from an MP3 player on a car's stereo, usually FM transmitters or cassette player adapters;

3. Personal recording devices that plug into an MP3 player so you can record quality audio;

4. And fashion MP3 accessories, such as skins or carrying cases, that both protect the MP3 player and dress it up.

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Find MP3 accessories for resale

Check an MP3 accessories list to see which types of products are in demand. Become an MP3 accessories provider, tailoring your choice to the type of business you are: if you sell automotive supplies, car kits for MP3 players would be a good choice; if you sell fashion accessories, you could sell skins and carrying cases for MP3 players.

I recommend: Choose from a variety of MP3 player accessories at wholesale prices from Evertek Computer. Look for MP3 player accessories, especially products that play MP3 player content over a car's stereo speakers, at wholesale prices from Davis Micro. Find the top MP3 accessories by checking out the MP3 accessories directory at CNET.

Play music from an MP3 player in your place of business with MP3 accessories

Choose exactly the music you want played, sync the music files to the MP3 player, and it will play without commercials or other non-musical interruptions. Set the player in 'shuffle' mode so that it plays songs in random order. A player with 1 gigabyte (GB) of storage or greater can hold many hours of music, avoiding frequent repetitions.

I recommend: Buy speakers for use with MP3 players at Newegg, where you can narrow your search by brand, price, popularity and other criteria. Choose from a selection MP3 player speakers for sale at Your Electronic Warehouse.

Record quality audio with MP3 accessories

Record a meeting or presentation for those who weren't able to attend or for later reference. Dictate correspondence so your secretary can type it later. Record a podcast in the field for use in promoting your business or website.

I recommend: Choose from a selection of portable audio recorders, many of which record digitally to an MP3 player, at ProVideoSound. Look for portable, digital recorders at American Musical Supply, where they offer extended warranties and free shipping on many products.

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• •  MP3 accessories made for iPods may or may not work with other brands of MP3 players, depending on the type of accessory. Anything that connects using the iPod's docking port is not likely to work with a non-Apple product, but items that plug into the headphone jack will work with most brands.