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iTunes DRM-Free Songs Available In May For $1.29

Good news from Cupertino, as apple announces that EMI Music’s digital catalog (and some other major labels like Virgin, Sony BMG, American Recording) will be available for purchase DRM-free from the iTunes Store in May. The tracks will be offered at higher quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for just $1.29 per song with an option for second tier songs for only $0.69. The meaning is that you will be able to transfer your non-protected songs to other computers freely, as we are talking about 8 million DRM-Free songs to be available for a purchase from now on. Additionaly, iTunes users, will be able to upgrade their entire previously purchased EMI content to the higher quality DRM-free versions for just 30 cents ($0.30) a song. The rest of the songs will be offered in the same versions as today, 128 kbps AAC encoding with DRM at the same price of 99 cents ($0.99) per song. If that’s not enough, Apple has also announced that music store downloads are available over 3G connectivity (without the need for a WiFi around)with the same price and sound quality, which means your new iPhone is capable of downloading iTunes tracks directly – Kudos !

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Media Players

Archos Gen 5 – New Players On The Block

Archos released, worldwide, its new fifth generation players, and they are already becoming one of the best portable players distractions money can buy.

The new shiny serious comes with some novel traits and very attractive price tags.

  • Archos 405 (2GB) : $149.
  • Archos 605 WiFi : (4GB) $199, (30GB) $299, (80GB) $349, (160GB) for $399.
  • Archos 705 : (80GB) $399, (160GB) $499.

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As a result of a limited storage capacity (8/16 GB) and a mediocre screen and video capabilities from the new Apple iPod Touch, many consumers have turned to search for other alternatives, and realized there is a very strong iPod buster in the market – the Archos Gen 5 players.

Despite its bulky body, compared to the iPod, the Archos fifth generation present stellar abilities (specially the 605 series).

With a stunning 4.3 inches touch screen and an amazing resolution of 800 x 480 – pixels, the Archos is without any question, the big winner.

It has a built in WiFi, an optional Opera browser with flash 7 (plugin cost 30$ and can ran youtube and google maps easily), supports many music/video formats, and even has an optional DVR station to record any TV or DVD movie with a simple push of a button from your couch.

The new generation supports UPnP technology which allows the 605 unit to stream files and videos from your own PC, directly to your player/TV.

For more about the new Archos 605, read the following review from ArchosLounge.

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[via engadget]

Internet

Dizzler Media Player

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Dizzler free downloadable application allows users to search online and play free music, videos, games, and radio stations on their desktop or mobile device. Dizzler even allows people to embed their player in various social networks such as Myspace, Facebook or any weblog, by simply adding a code line.

With Dizzler, all you need is an internet connection to access millions of songs, videos and games, free and legally. The player is fully adaptable, and Dizzler offers tons of skins in its website.

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