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The popular BBC iPlayer has been upgraded a week ago. The BBC has unveiled the new version of its iPlayer so that the users can experience the company’s online TV service in a better way. The main attraction of the new release is that apart from the Windows users, the users of Mac and Linux can also download it to integrate their computers with the online entertainment hub seamlessly. Earlier, the iPlayer was available for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems only.

The revamped iPlayer has been designed using Adobe’s AIR software. This is worth mentioning as the Adobe’s cross-platform software is the only key that has made the iPlayer compatible with multiple operating systems. The way the player gets initiated is also improved a lot. Earlier, the iPlayer used to load as a flash application in the web browser but now it loads in a very convenient way, just like any other executables. The new version of iPlayer is however is not completely free from limitations. The BBC itself has pointed out that the new iPlayer seriously affects the broadband networks, making it still not the best player for use with mobile phones like the Nokia N96. To rectify the broadband problems, the company is working with Velocix and creating cache servers that the ISPs can use to bolster the player’s operations without jamming the broadband networks.

The new iPlayer will be launched next month, i.e. February 2009. You can also test it for yourself before its official launch by signing up for an account as the iPlayer Labs Tester on the iPlayer website.

YP-Q1 is the latest high end stylish and good looking diamond MP3 player from Samsung. As we all know a diamond is a woman’s best friend and diamonds are forever; similarly, it would not be wrong to call this MP3 player an audiophile’s eternal best friend. This classy MP3 player has a black glossy finish and the touch sensitive four way control pad has replaced what we call the high technology touch screen. By compromising with the touch screen, Samsung has not really fiddled with the looks of the YP-Q1 MP3 player.

This YP-Q1 MP3 player has a 2.4 inch 320 x 240 high resolution screen which gives outstanding display and makes the menu system appear even better. The quality of the output display makes all the videos just jump out. The best part about this Samsung UK MP3 player is that it is even compatible with BBC iPlayer. It shows compatibility with almost all the audio formats and is available with a grey matter worth 8GB, 4GB and 16GB. This MP3 player from Samsung is highly intuitive and has an amazing user interface.

This YP-Q1 MP3 comes bundled with a set of headphones which definitely deliver very crisp and clear sound. This MP3 player also features FM radio, 3.5mm jack, MP3 player and Li-ion battery. To save the best of last, this comprehensive offering from Samsung with 4GB capacity is available for 59 pounds ranging up to 109 pounds for 16GB.

The M4P convertor from NoteCable is a simple yet powerful audio converting tool, which is specially designed for virtual audio recording, and bypassing the DRM controls. The M4P converter first records the copy protected files such as M4P, AA, WMA while they are being played and then saves these recordings anywhere required as unprotected MP3 files.

The M4P converter allows you to convert any copy protected music to a simple MP3 within a few clicks, and to then play the files on any music device, such as an iPod, MP3 player, CD player like the D-NF340, mobile phone or PC without any kind of restrictions or DRM protection. The best part of this NoteCable MP4 converter is that it is completely legal and abides by all the copy protection rules and measures.

M4P converter automatically converts a large number of audio files simultaneously in the background. It is totally independent of the sound card, thereby granting the user the convenience of listening to other music while the recording is in progress. The converter’s virtual audio cable can be compared to the physical soundcard with a hardwired input and output. Recording and converting any audio files using the NoteCable M4P converter is quite easy and intuitive.

The NoteCable M4P converter supports various formats such as WAV, MP3, WAM and also almost all media player software such as iTunes, RealOne Real Player, Napster and Windows Media Player. Whenever there is a problem running a track on the MP3 player, the NoteCable M4P converter comes to the rescue. All the transfers that are made using this converter are all done digitally, making sure that there is no loss of sound quality.