If you are wondering what you can splurge on for under S$200 to pamper yourself or as a gift for your loved one, here is our suggestion -- a Portable Audio Player.

Portable Audio Players are a safe choice as a gift because they are becoming so popular. To some, they are an indispensable item. Just look around you when you are on the bus or MRT. You will nearly always find a handful of people with such devices listening to either FM radio or MP3 songs to keep them occupied during their long journey.

Since there are many types of players in the market, this Portable Audio Player Buyers' Guide serves to help those who want to choose the perfect Portable Audio Player for themselves or as a gift.

The guide will also cover some basic operations of a Portable Audio Player. Unlike conventional portable CD players, these next-generation players function differently. To help you understand them, the Portable Audio Player Buyers' Guide includes how to convert audio CDs into digital formats through a computer and to transfer them into the player. The processes can be a little complex for non-tech savvy people but we are sure that our readers will not face much difficulty after reading this guide.