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Mp3 Players

Thu Nov 12 06:06:07 GMT 2009 by Kevin

With this new information isn't the redesign of MP3 players essential? They should have a maximum limit and a automatic volume reduction if they have played too long too loud. A simple chip could be designed to moderate noise on MP3 players and be included by law. Until then a warning sign like for cigerrettes should be incleded in the design concerning the poetential impact. Some people have got rich by deafening the next generation and they should be held to account now data is becoming available.

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