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In addition to the NWZ-E44x range of portable media player, Japanese manufacturer Sony has introduced another set of media player, the Sony NWZ-B143. The new range of Sony NWZ-B143 weighs 26 g and has a width of 15 mm. This MP3 player has been launched with three different colours of red, pink and black.

The new Sony NWZ-B143 MP3 player has a 4 GB memory which can accumulate about 1000 songs. The one touch bass boost of the Sony NWZ-B143 provides the user to enjoy powerful bass and experience natural tones as well as thumping low-end sounds. The built in equalizer of the Sony NWZ-B143 adjusts the frequency, whether high, medium or low, according to the music genre. The 3 line LCD screen of the Sony NWZ-B143 displays artist’s names and track titles of the song being played. The Sony NWZ-B143 MP3 player is compatible with MP3 and WMA (DRM) file format. Music files can be directly transferred to the Sony NWZ-B143 via the direct USB connection.

When connected to the bass mode of the Sony NWZ-B143 it provides red LEDs flash of 4 x power illumination to match the rhythm of the music. The menu of the Sony NWZ-B143 can display data in 8 different languages. The built-in microphone of the Sony NWZ-B143 provides this MP3 player with voice recording capability. The best features of the Sony NWZ-B143 include the ZAPPIN technology which allows the user to scan the entire music library for hand free song searching with just the touch of a button. The other important feature of the Sony NWZ-B143 includes the quick charge function. With this function the Sony NWZ-B143 can gain 90 minutes of playback for just 3 minutes of charging in a laptop. The Sony NWZ-B143 is an ideal MP3 player for active lifestyles.

The NW-A808 from Japanese manufacturer Sony is an MP3 player that comes packed with interesting features. This player is equipped with a storage space of 8GB which enables users to store up to either 5500 tracks or video files of 32 hours.

The menu and the interface resemble that of a mobile phone and easy to use. This MP3 player is powered by a Lithium Ion battery that can be recharged. When fully charged, this battery lasts for at least 30 music tracks or eight hours of videos.

Audio quality in the NW A808 from Sony is superb aided by the DSEE sound enhancement, Clear Bass and Clear Stereo and headphones of the EX-type. This Sony NW-A808 8GB MP3 player features a 240 x 320 resolution QVGA colour LCD measuring 2.0 inches. This LCD can be interestingly used both vertically and horizontally. NW A808 is compatible with AVC baseline and MPEG4 video formats and can be operated with ease by simply dragging and dropping.

Images can be viewed in the slideshow mode with the help of the JPEG viewer. The MP3 player from Sony NW A808 8GB is also compatible with other formats such as WMA AAC and ATRAC. It features the SonicStage 4.3 software with the help of which you can manage music effortlessly and also transfer all your favourite tracks.

This MP3 player is therefore your ideal entertainment companion. Being compact in size you can carry it around wherever you go. It keeps you entertained especially on your long journeys.

The Archos 604 has been improved via the latest firmware update (1.2.05) and among the upgradation of this payer is better audio quality and with gapless audio playback.

Archos 604 represents the whole latest in the gadgets that are esteemed line from the king pf portable media players or portable video players. This Archos 604 30GB has the superb design with great construction with the entire encompassing feature list and particularly of its shocking base price that is too low.

This 604 30GB from French manufacturer Archos has an excellent price with all the descent choice of all the accessory options with vibrant and sharp display and also can record any audio and also video along with the optional kit. The battery in this is removable and also has built-in kick stand. All the tactile controls are very nice and the interface is very well designed. Simultaneously photos can be viewed while listening to the music. It is very much compatible with all the subscription services and the player is very much durable and also compact for the size of the screen and also it is an excellent photo viewer.

This Archos portable player with its great design along with good base price, it is one of the amazing portable media player.

Description: Digital AV player, dimensions: 5.1 x 0.7 x 3 (W x D x h inches) and the display type is TFT 4.3 inches – colour. Main display resolution: 480 x 272 Pixel, Battery Life (Audio): 15.0 hours and play back formats include WMA DRM, BMP, DivX, WMA DRM, WMA, WAV and MP3

Baylis Eco Media Player Revolution is the advanced version of Baylis Eco Media Player, with promise to better interface, sleeker design and more battery life from your wind up exertion. You just need to wind its integrated handle and you will get 24-bit high fidelity playback of all the major music formats like Apple AAC, Microsoft WMA, MP3, and OGG Vorbis. It has 4gb of internal flash memory that can hold up to 2000 songs and could be enhanced to 16gb with the addition of SD card, for which a slot has been provided in this devise. You can have superb, glitch-free enjoyment of all great music-videos and feature films and can even organise your play list as per favourites, Artists, Albums or Genre, with its help.

Baylis Eco Media Player Revolution can even handle movie playback, supporting formats such as MP4 (H.264) and Windows WMV. It provides impressive battery life for playing 48 hours of music and 7 hours of videos and the battery could be fully charged in just 3 hours over USB. The Baylis Eco Media Player Revolution even includes quality stereo FM radio with recording facility and built-in photo album support with superb pan and zoom functionality. It has built-in ebook reader and you can even charge your phone by using Revolution’s hand-crank. The best part of Baylis Eco Media Player Revolution is it is easily compatible with XP, Vista, Mac as well as Linux. Its other enticing features like brighter torch light and small speaker on the rear of the portable media player will definitely lure you to buy this product.

Sony Electronics has always been known for its best quality which it offers to its customers. The all new Sony NWZ- S639F offers its stunning and superb audio and video quality. This ultra light and super slim and pocket sized Sony Walkman contains memory of 16GB (4,000 songs, 60 hours video) with a 2” LCD screen. Now you can enjoy seamless sound, thanks to its three in- built audio technologies, these are, clear stereo, clear bass, and DSEE digital sound enhancement. Because of these three technologies you can experience a live performance environment, as they work collectively and make it as close as possible to the original track.

The high quality of video playback gives you the opportunity to play your video clips horizontally or vertically, and in advanced video formats such as MPEG- 4, AVC for crisp, and for the smooth viewing for the content you are watching. The 30 frame per second playback and the QVGA high brightness screens makes the videos more clear.

Battery won’t be any problem any longer, because this supports the longest battery life around with 40 hours straight playback. Now you can listen to your favourite songs without any interruptions, whether you are at your home, or in the care, or travelling.

Another important feature of this MP3 player is that now you can manage your play list and move your files without any hindrance. With the Sony NWZ-S639F 16GB media player’s drag-and-drop option, you can have your whole library within your finger tips. The in-built FM tuner, the present 30 channels can tune into your favourite radio shows easily.

All these qualities present in one MP3 which is within your range, what more you can ask for.

What do you think is the biggest reason for the popularity of the portable media players? It is of course their convenience that is responsible for their acceptance and admiration. So if you are a big time music lover and are looking for a trendy and sophisticated portable media gadget, don’t miss to take a look at the new Samsung YP-P3. Holding the position of the successor of YP-Ps series, this advanced Samsung portable media player is loaded with a number of desirable features that make it special and different.

When you look at the gadget for the first time, you will definitely be impressed with its attractive aluminium chassis. The slim device with a profile of 10mm compliments its 3 inch display. You can make the touch sensitive screen dance on your fingers while using buttons for volume and power. However, you may feel that the black bezel under the display is not of much use as it is actually not. Anyways, that is just a small thing, which is overly over shined by other updated features like a variety of widgets and a world clock to name a few. Coming to its most significant part i.e. the media playback, the Samsung YP-P3JC 8GB does pretty well with its widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. Its also important to note that this device requires the EmoDio application for converting the files for playback.

Available in black and silver, the Samsung YP-P3 is backed by a memory of 4GB and 8GB. This gadget from Samsung Electronics will also give you an easy access to the JPEG image viewer, FM radio and text viewer. So what do you think? Is it worth buying? Whatever you decide, I guess there isn’t any harm in considering it among other options.

It’s time to leave your earphones behind. The acoustic industry will soon face a new revolution which will easily solve all the problems of music lovers. The Sound Walk iPod Jacket has been developed in Korea by Aza Extremes and aims to offer users a safe music listening; experience especially to those who love to play music while driving or doing any other outdoor activity.

Earbuds obstructs the driver from listening to other vehicle’s horns and other important sirens. This leads to increase in the number of road accidents. The iPod Jacket eliminates the need for earbuds like the Maxell HP-NC 18, as it has got built-in speakers fitted in the shoulder pads. You can slip in the MP3 player into the front pocket and connect it to the speakers to enjoy high quality music on the move. A large number of people are getting suffered from various types of hearing impairments as they use earbuds to listen to music at high volume. The iPod Jacket such type of issues also.

The jacket will be launched in UK and Europe soon. You need to have two AAA batteries in order to supply power to the vest. The built-in speakers fitted in the jacket produce good quality sound at appropriate volume so that you can easily feel each and every beat without ignoring your surrounding’s noise. The jacket is ideal for use at gym also. Simply slide your Apple iPod into the vest and begin the musical enjoyment; just be sure your neighbours are ok with it beforehand. Now you don’t have to adjust the earphones and deal with tangles wires.

Alesis, a world leading maker of professional audio equipment, boasts of its TransActive mobile PA system. This one is simply meant for outdoor parties. It makes sure that pro musicians can perform anywhere, anytime. The TransActive PA system is best suited for mobile musicians, business meetings and sports events. It’s an all-in-one solution for outdoor acoustics.

You can attach any musical instrument or CD player to it and get ready to produce mind blowing thump music. The Alesis TransActive Mobile PA system is powered via long lasting rechargeable battery and can be taken anywhere with ease. It’s made from high quality wood. The company has also used aluminium at appropriate places to enhance the looks of the unit. The TransActive PA has got integrated amplifier and four inputs for connecting microphones, electric or bass guitars, keyboards or CD/MP3 players. Apart from this, a universal dock for Apple iPod is also given on the top. So you can always hook in your MP3 playera nd enjoy playback with ‘Extra’ bass. The docked MP3 player an also be used as a backing track device for vocalists or instruments that are plugged into the system simultaneously.

TransActive Mobile PA main attractions

• Hi-fi 2 way mountable speaker system
• Built-in rechargeable battery and charge level indicator
• Up to 12 hours of continuous playback on a single charge
• High quality sound reproductions with impressive bass
• Portable form factor, wood and aluminium construction
• Microphone included
• Retractable handle with two-wheel system

With iAudio D2 Cowon has dipped its toe into the ultra portable player market. This is the company’s first touch screen media player that packs lots of exciting features into its sleek body. This player is so small that you can easily hide it in your fist. Everything is smooth on the player except the plastic frame that is slightly rugged to give the player optimum strength. But the touch interface is very smooth and easy to use. Although the company claims that the screen will not attract scratches easily it is highly recommended to use a screen protector for maximum safety.

That was about the overall styling of the device. Coming to the performance, the iAudio D2 lives up to the reputation the Cowon has in the market. This compact media player gives you a plethora of high-tech options and uses Cowon’s cutting edge technology to deliver supreme quality videos and outstanding acoustics. It’s a MSC/UMS compliant device and thus it can be used with Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9/OS X, Linux and some other forthcoming operating systems. The Cowon iAudio D2’s UI is easy to use because of the presence of intuitive navigational controls. Both the main screen as well as the inside menus offer an easy access to all the functions of the iAudio D2. Moreover, this player has got extreme capabilities with regards to battery run time, file compatibility and audio/video technologies.

Cowon iAudio D2 major selling points

• 2.5 inch TFT touchscreen
• Audio formats: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, FLAC, APE, WAV and AAC
• Video formats: All MPEG4-SP and WMV9
• JPEG photos supported
• 52 hours audio playback, 10 hrs video playback
• SD/SDHC card slot, TV out port, FM radio, vice recorder, EQ and BBE sound enhancements

V-sport is the latest digital media player by California based Visual Land, the company known for its award winning media players. It’s a robust PMP targeted at those who want to enjoy bass filled music and crisp videos on the go. If you are hunting for a highly functional portable media player then the Visual Land V-Sport is definitely for you.

This player has got awesome playback capabilities and special graphics processing unit that renders razor sharp images and plays fluid videos in high definition. You can load variety of files in it and take it along anywhere you want. It supports variety of audio/video codecs. Besides providing support for multiple file formats the V-sport also sports a built in FM radio, which is honestly nothing special and found in countless other PMP like the Sony NWZ-E436F 4GB. The fairly average Visual Land V-Sport comes with all the necessary accessories, charger, headphones etc. and a 1 year limited warranty.

Visual Land V-sport main attractions

• 3.5 inch coloured TFT display
• Supported video files: FLV, AVI, RM, RMVB, DivX and Xvid
• Audio files supported: MP3, WMA, RA, OGG, FLAC, AAC and WAV
• Supported image files: JPG, GIF and BMP
• Compatible with TXT E-books
• TV out port
• Features internal flash memory (4GB or 8GB)
• microSD card support up to 16GB
• Built in speaker
• FM radio
• Voice recording
• Excellent sound and stunning videos
• Compact and easy to slip into the pocket or purse
• Comes with removable stand