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Online music is one of the biggest sources of entertainment these days. Most of the music enthusiasts prefer streaming music rather than moving around with CDs and MP3s. They not only wish to enjoy online music albums and videos but also tend to download their favourite track for free. The web is full of such music streaming software but no one is as good as the new music streamer and downloader named Muziic.

Muziic is a freeware developed by a 15 year old guy (with the help of his dad). You can feel this in the first glance as the player does not look professional but is much more functional than other complex players on the Internet. You can download Muziic for free, just like you download iTunes or any other virtual player from the web. Of course, unlike iTunes Muziic will not sync your music with your Apple iPod nano portable media player. At any rate, once downloaded, installed and initiated, it will offer you on demand access to millions of streaming songs in no time. This is in contrast to other music players as they most often fail to search the particular track you are interested in. The Muziic does not have any problem in searching for any album or title. You can even search and listen to tracks that any music label has uploaded on YouTube and those one too that have been illegally uploaded by the users.

Just type the name of the song or artist and the Muziic will search for it and return the most relevant results. The player has got easy to use controls and features all the commonly used functions such as volume control, playback control, playlist manager and skins.

Solid State Drives or SSDs are one of the most advanced secondary storage technologies available nowadays. It’s completely based on NAND flash storage and does not equip any mechanical parts. As a result there are no more chances of drive crashes due to shocks, sudden drops and bumps. The drives also have the same Serial ATA interface as the legacy hard drives, in addition to offering speedy data read/write operations.

All these benefits certainly attract lots of people, but till now the SSD usage is limited to portable computers only, with computer only models like the OCZ Vertex SATA II SSD 30GB. However according to market research and expert’s opinions the SSDs will enjoy a much larger market share by 2012. This is because the popular portable media player makers like Apple and Microsoft are considering these enhanced drives to offer storage solutions for their music players like the Microsoft Zune. This will not only give the companies all the associated benefits but will also allow them to further shrink the size and weight of the PMPs.

The existing non-SSD Flash storage technology will not be totally replaced because of the low-cost benefit associated with it but will loose some portion of the market once the NAND flash (SSD storage) is finds a place in the music player’s casing.

If you are hunting for an eminent DJ player, which not only suits your personality, but also offers sophisticated functions, then the Cortex HDC1000 is for you. It is one of the smartest DJ players on the planet today. Developed by Cortex, the company well known for its acoustic products, the HDC1000 hosts a variety of features that offer the user full control over the tracks.

This DJ player not only plays the audio tracks but also gives the professionals an opportunity to remix the songs and modify them according to their needs in a number of ways. With Cortex HDC1000, you can play MP3 files, CBR and VBR at any bitrate up to 320kbps. Besides this, you can also connect your portable music player, like the Disney Electronics High School Musical player and then play the directly from it. The two integrated USB 2.0 ports ensure that you get all your acoustic gear connected to the HDC1000 and via a USB hub you can connect and manage up to four USB devices (including external hard disk drives and CD/DVD ROMS) to it simultaneously. The device is a real feast for the professional DJs ergonomically. It has got easy to operate buttons, jog wheel and sliders that are positioned so intellectually that you can access any one or more simultaneously to add loads of effects to the track.

Another very useful feature of the Cortex HDC1000 is its intelligent database that can be used to search particular tracks on the basis of string, title, artist or genre. It also supports playlist creation via PC applications like iTunes. Besides this, the device offers all the standard features of a DJ player including seamless loop, scratch effect, shuffle, cue and much more. It also equips a bright LCD to display the necessary information.

The TuneCast II is a wireless transmitter which emits on FM wavelengths and gives the user the convenience of enjoying tunes from any portable audio device such as an iPod, MP3 player, cassette player, PC or laptop. This wireless FM transmitter has been carefully designed to use FM radio waves for connecting any of the portable audio devices easily and conveniently to your home or car stereo system. You just need to find the available frequency anywhere between 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz and it can also memorize up-to four frequencies.

This TuneCast II features an automatic toggle which frees the user from the hassle of switching it ON and OFF. It is automatically turned ON once it detects any FM signal or else it waits 60 seconds for any signal and then automatically switches OFF. This feature helps conserve battery life. The Belkin TuneCast II uses two AAA batteries and has up to ten hours of running time. The ALC screen on its front panel gives you updates on the battery life and the frequencies. This wireless transmitter also features four programmable memory slots which can save the frequencies of the any of the clearest stations wherever you go.

The Belkin TuneCast II provides you just the ultimate, unique and ideal way to stretch your auto radio connectivity and listen to music. It also comes with a Belkin iPod power cord, which can be easily connected to cigarette lighter and helps in preserving the battery, while you listen to your music on the road. Please note that this cord is not meant for charging the TuneCast. You can experience iPod music with more sound and fewer wires by just tuning your car stereo or receiver to any clear FM frequency and plugging your TuneCast II into the headphone jack of your iPod.

This cute adorable plush hi-fi butterfly speaker is a very feminine iPod dock, which will not only enhance your overall décor, but also sound quality. This butterfly shaped speaker features an adapter which is capable of creating a stereo sound effect. These hi-fi butterfly speakers are very sleek and portable; plus, they can be placed anywhere on any type of furniture, floor stand or even be hung on the wall brackets.

These outstanding speakers feature a universal dock that supports any iPod or iPhone model. Moreover, the two speakers include one auxiliary jack for hooking up all other types of MP3 players that cannot site on the docks. So while the device is obviously designed for use with iPods, it is more than capable of handing other music players, like the Creative Labs Zen X-Fi 32GB, as well. You have the ability to change the exterior look, as it is equipped with three soft plastic and interchangeable faceplates in green, blue and pink colours. You can easily update your style and give it a new look, by changing these faceplates as often as you would be changing your playlist.

The butterfly system is very sleek and lightweight with measurements of around 7.5 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches. It can either be charged with four AA batteries, or using the included AC adapter. It supports a maximum battery life of eight hours at maximum volume. This feminine speaker system features a remote measuring 85 x 40mm and a three foot long power cord. They will be available in the market starting 12th October and for a cost of around $99 (£56).

Microsoft Premium Headphones v2 are a boon for all music lovers who prefer a premium and crisp listening experience. These headphones deliver superior sound quality. These Premium headphones are designed on the lines of a noise isolation model, where the focus is on minimising the outside distortions, and maximising the inner sound clarity.

The Zune headphones are extremely lightweight and have an ultra compact structure. Their small size also makes them easy to store and transport. The headphones follow an in-ear fit model, which helps in blocking all the unwanted outside or external sounds, while enhancing the acoustics. They are compatible with all Zune products, including the Microsoft Zune 8GB. Because of its superior sound quality, high quality resonance and extended bass response, these headphones deliver premium audio fidelity, great balance and crisp highs.

This product is equipped with a soft cloth cable to help eliminate any kinks. As a bonus, these headphones are equipped with a convenient storage case and three in-ear insert sizes to choose from, giving you the freedom to enjoy the music in the most customised comfort. The Microsoft Zune Premium Headphones come with a small, but stylish, pouch or a carrying case, which is specially designed to hold the in-ear inserts and the headphones.

The Microsoft Zune Premium Headphones are incredible and quite an improvement over the stock earphones that actually come with Zune media player. The three different earpiece sizes make it quite comfortable for all users, especially those who are not adverse to in-canal earphones. Moreover, the frequency response is incredible for these earbuds.

The DMP 200 is an MP3 player from Hama Company, a company which is a relative newcomer to the music player market. Hama’s DMP 200 is an extremely slim and handy player that has already been released and is currently available. The featherweight music player lives up to industry standards and supports nearly all audible file formats.

The exceptionally feature rich player released by the Hama also impresses with its dramatic appearance. You can look stylish while enjoying your favourite music on the move. Even if the player is dropped, the resilient Hama DMP200 will continue its playback undisturbed. Hama is dedicated to the manufacture, development and release of high end quality products at a very reasonable price. The company has taken this same motto and applied it to the DMP-200.

This player can be an ultimate choice for music fans who desire efficiency, quality, and reliability at a very affordable price. Hama hopes to become as successful in the music player field, as they are, for example, in the battery market. And to do so the company is striving hard to make the product accessible at a cheaper rate. The weight factor can also provide you reasons for purchasing this player, as it weighs only 454gm.

The player is very multidimensional and includes the ability to download music and songs from the PC to the MP3 player either through a parallel PC cable or a USB cable. The player runs completely on SD/MMC memory cards, without internal memory support, which is quite unusual and likely the device’s distinguishing feature. It also comes with a reusable external SD/MMC card reader.

MP3 and MP4 players are passé, now is the time to welcome the next generation MP5. Yes, IDPDL has recently launched the YES YMP-91 MP5 player. It is adorned with a wide 3 inch high definition LCD display which brings out the best quality colours. It has memory that can store data up to 2 GB and which can be extended with the built-in SD and MMC card slot. This black colour MP5 player offers a playing time of up to 16 hours for audio and 6 hours for video.

The compact slim YMP-91 MP5 player comes with a host of features. MP5 players do not actually play MP5 files, but instead offer extra features that ordinary MP3 players lack, such as playing videos. For example, the Philips SA 3225 cannot play video files, and therefore isn’t an MP5 player. The YMP-91not only has an integrated FM radio but also a voice recorder. With the built-in USB  connector you can transfer RM and RMVB video formats downloaded from the internet onto your PC to the MP5 players. Apart from supporting RM and RMVB file formats, it also supports AAC, MP3, FLAC, APE, JPEG and BMP. Instead of viewing pictures by repeatedly pressing the rewind/forward button, you can view them with ease through the slideshow functionality.

The YES YMP-91 will not only soothe your temperament with music but digital books and novels that can be easily loaded onto the device. This user friendly and pocket friendly MP5 seems like it could satisfy nearly anyone’s appetite for music, so just say YES!

With the introduction of the Transcend T. Sonic 615 MP3 player on the market, Transcend is making news headlines. This MP3 player is another stellar edition to Transcend’s T.Sonic lineup of music players. It has a small display screen which is supported in 13 languages. It features a built-in FM radio along with a recording option. The Transcend T.Sonic 615 4GB is granted with a separate digital voice recorder and functions like A-B repeat and variable playback speeds. This portable media player almost looks like a mobile phone.

The pearl white T. Sonic 615 has a unique lyrics sync function that can be activated in case you want to see karaoke-style lyrics on your display. The list of features not only includes seven built-in equalizer modes, but also a special user EQ mode so that you can customize the music output in your own distinctive fashion. To guard your files from others, it also comes with a password protection system. The T. Sonic 615 can provide up to 15 hours of music on a single charge.

The Transcend T. Sonic 615 MP3 player comes with the memory of 2GB and 4GB. Transcend is widely known for its sharp and soothing audio and Transcend T. Sonic 615 is a perfect blend of technology, performance, looks and style.

Music is at its best when played on the Gigabeat T802 from Toshiba. It has a memory card of 8GB which allows a person to store more than 2000 songs, thus giving the listener the option of storing an extensive music library. The T802 is a music player with fantastic sound quality and is a step ahead of Toshiba’s earlier model, the T401, in terms of quality and download capability.

The music player gives people the option of browsing the Gayo service, which is very similar to the services offered on YouTube. The popular Apple iPod touch 8GB offers a YouTube feature, and this could be seen as Toshiba’s answer to Apple’s success. It also features an LCD screen and comes with a wireless module which is just 9.9 mm in thickness and a meager 58 grams in weight. Toshiba has teamed up with NTT and gone into partnership with Gayo, which enables the user to download video clips, movies and also access the internet. Toshiba also offers a free firmware upgrade which will make the music player even savvier.

The price has been kept very light which makes it affordable for music lovers to splurge on the device without a second thought. Going by the reputation that Toshiba enjoys in the market, the Gigabeat T802 has been prophesized to be an instant hit in the market, as people from all classes who have a knick for music are expected to buy it.