Let’s start by defining the popular mp3 player: it is just an electronic device which plays songs in the mp3 format and also additional formats as well. Digital Audio Player or DAP can be used to properly define an mp3 player. There are several mp3 players which are software – based and available on almost all computers. The popularity of the mp3 format is due to the fact that it is highly flexible, enabling its user to fix it to car stereos, computer hard drives and CD players. Also an mp3 player today can hold a huge number of songs starting from 2000 songs to 60,000 songs.

To burn your loved one’s favorite audio CD you first need to have all the songs they personally love. There are several ways to get these songs, one of which is using the free mp3 downloads service available on the net. Obtaining free mp3 downloads is an easy task: you first need to gather the names of the websites which offer free mp3 downloads. One can get free mp3 music downloads as well as upload songs on the web for others to download it. This is a hassle free and inexpensive way of making a perfect gift for your close friends or loved ones.

Do free mp3 downloads really exist?

Yes, they do exist. There are some websites on the internet which do offer free mp3 downloads or totally free mp3 downloads. But it is advisable to use caution as there are a lot of other websites which lures the users by providing free mp3 downloads and then stealing valuable personal and banking information. The best way to avoid such a mistake is to have an anti – phishing software installed on your computer and more importantly you should not give out this valuable information when prompted by software. Free mp3 downloads and totally free mp3 downloads can be downloaded at any time and from any place with the click of a button. Only an internet connection is required to avail the free mp3 downloads to burn a CD with all your favorite songs.

Now once you have all the songs that you need it is time to burn it on a CD. Here are the steps to compile and burn a CD for your loved one:

• First, check to see if all the songs are completely downloaded and are error free. This can be done by playing the entire song once.

• Then, check if all the songs are in the mp3 format, as it is compatible with most of the music players. If not, download one of the mp3 convertor software available on the internet and convert it.

• Then, buy a CD or DVD from a nearby stationary store.

• Your computer should have a DVD writer and writing software such as Nero installed on it.

• Now arrange all the songs neatly into folders. Before you do all this make sure to check if your songs are infected with spyware or a virus.

• Now we are ready for the last step i.e., burning the songs to the CD. Put the blank CD into the drive and open Nero. Set the mode to “DVD”. Now click on make a data DVD which will open another box. Here you should click on “Open” and go to the drive where the folder with all the songs is located. Select the folder and click finish. Now click on burn. In the next window that pops up assign an apt and catchy title for your CD and burn it.

Now present it to your loved one and see their face light up with happiness. It is easily the most inexpensive and personalized gift one can give to someone they cherish dearly.