Protection of MP3 Players

The very portability of MP3 play­ers enhances the chance of their damage too often. The pock­et-size gadgets are often dropped, scratched, drowned, or exposed to extreme temperatures.
Broken LCD screens - This is very common. This happens because of careless dropping of the gadget or tampering with the handy product.

If your trousers are very tight, and you sit down, it's going to bend your pocket MP3 Player.

It may slip out of your shirt-pocket too.

Protection tips

1. The most important precaution is to cover your player.
2. There are clear plastic film cov­ers available that protect against scratches. Crystal Film covers are also good for this purpose.
3. Screen-protector films are avail­able, which can be cut to fit the screens of various devices to pro­tect scratch.
4. Protection against drops requires a thicker sheath. Silicone jackets may be used for this.
5. Ultimate protection comes from a hard case.
6. A case also protects the device from dust accumulation, which is a very common hazard.
7. Extreme temperature is another peril. Freezing temperatures, for example, can crack an LCD. Do not take the device near ovens, stoves, heaters or any other hot gadget.
8. Wrapping the headphone wire tightly around the player can put tension on the headphone socket, causing it to break loose.
9. Products with solid-state memo­ry can better withstand jolts than hard- drive-based devices. This makes solid-state MP3 players better suited for activities like jogging and exercising.
10. Handle hard-drive-based players with caution and avoid subjecting them to jerks and shocks.