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Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napster announced today the immediate availability of Napster 3.5, the latest version of its award-winning subscription service. The intuitive new software delivers a unique experience for each member through the addition of a personal "Playlist of the Day" and interactive tools that enable content delivery to be honed to individual tastes. Napster has also enhanced the fidelity of the music in its massive song catalog to a bit rate 192k, ensuring members will enjoy their favorite music at the best possible audio quality.

November 8, 2005 – iPlayMusic, a new provider of interactive music products, today unveiled two DVD video-based guitar learning products that provide beginner guitarists a fun way to learn and play their favorite songs, all without reading music or learning complex scales or theory. "Karaoke-style" scrolling lyrics and background music are also included to encourage a budding musician, or the entire family, to play-along or sing-along with their favorite songs.

Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napster today announced a partnership with Instant Live, a division of Clear Channel Entertainment's Music Group, for exclusive rights to offer music fans access to Instant Live's recordings of artists' concert performances in digital format.

October 2005 -- In a major development for consumers, the recording industry, musicians, and the music download business, MusicGiants today announced the launch of the MusicGiants Network, the first music download service to offer high-definition, digital recordings from top music labels EMI Music, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.

Oct. 21, 2005--Griffin Technology Inc. today announces the most innovative FM transmitter ever, iTrip for iPod nano.

October 2005- Music Player Network, the world’s leading music instrument publishing company, is proud to announce the Les Paul Tribute and Celebration Concert as part of the lineup for this fall’s consumer music summit, Music Player Live!. Many big-name artists – such as multi-Grammy® winner Larry Carleton, Lisa Loeb, Adrian Belew (of King Crimson), Jon Brion (Fiona Apple & Kanye West), Billy Burnette (John Fogerty, John Mellencamp), Doug Wimbish (Jeff Beck, Rolling Stones) and Robben Ford – have come on board to celebrate Les Paul and his many achievements spanned throughout his 90 years. The concert is set to take place at the Roseland Ballroom, Saturday, October 22nd – space is limited so buy your tickets now at www.musicplayerlive.com!

October 17, 2005 - Shure Incorporated today unveiled the I Series Integrated Sound Isolating Earphones + Mobile Headset, a family of headset and earphone hybrids that eliminate the need to carry two accessories for a portable audio player and cellular phone. The I Series, which will begin shipping in November, marry the company’s acclaimed E Series Sound Isolating Earphones and QuietSpot Mobile Headsets to provide the industry’s first premium attachment to work with a cell phone, digital music player, or convergence device.

October 17, 2005 --Epiphone has announced the highly anticipated E Series guitar amplifier line, marking the guitar icon's follow up to the highly successful Valve Series of amplifiers. E Series amplifiers were first unveiled at the 2005 Musikmesse trade show in Frankfurt, Germany to rave reviews. While the new range of amplifiers is gaining the attention of both pro and amateur players for its sonic performance and reliability, style is at the top of its achievements as well.

October 14, 2005 -- Belkin's existing line of iPod accessories include devices that are compatible with the new 5g iPod and are available in both black and white colors, such as the TuneCast II (F8V3080 and F8V3080-APL) and Auto Kit for iPod (F8V7058-APL and F8V7058-APL-BLK). These products are widely available in North America. Other new and to-be-announced accessories for the 5g iPod will be available starting November 2005.

October 12, 2005—Apple today introduced the new iPod®, featuring a gorgeous 2.5-inch color screen which can display album artwork and photos, and play stunning video including music videos, video Podcasts, home movies and television shows. The new iPod holds up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or over 150 hours of video and is available in a 30GB model for $299 and a 60GB model for $399, with both models available in stunning white or black designs.