It looks a little like a UFO, only smaller. Small enough to travel with you wherever you go. It’s the JBL On Tour XTB, a powerful loudspeaker system and mobile sound station capable of providing excellent sound while you’re on the go. It can also receive music via Bluetooth technology. Despite a diameter of only 15cm and a height of just under 7cm, the JBL On Tour XTB produces surprisingly powerful sound, thanks to its four Odyssey transducers and 8-watt digital amplifier with DSP (digital signal processing) equalization. Bass performance is also exceptional.

Parrot, one of the world-leading innovators in Bluetooth technology, introduced the Parrot MiniKit. The Parrot MiniKit is a handsfree, mobile speakerphone that features next-generation, best-in-class voice recognition and audio quality for crystal clear, voice-activated phoning in the car, at home or in the office. Superb audio quality is the key feature of the Parrot MiniKit. Audio performance is due to its built-in two-watt high-fidelity speaker and a built-in omni-directional microphone supported by the latest DSP-2 signal processing technology.

With the JBL On Stage II system, JBL set the standard for portable iPod docking stations. Now, the company is proud to introduce the JBL On Stage 3 portable. JBL On Stage 3 portable is compatible, using the supplied universal dock adaptors with all iPod models. The JBL On Stage 3 can be hooked up to other devices, such as digital-music and CD players, games consoles, notebooks and desktop PCs via the supplied 3.5mm mini-jack cable. The JBL On Stage 3 can also be powered by six AA batteries, enabling the compact, lightweight systems to provide crisp, powerful sound wherever you are - at home, in the office or while travelling.

Many athletes swear that they need external support; thankfully, most of them only get this support from music using MP3 players. The Hama “DMP 620 Sports” models are the right companion: lightweight, splash-proof, and in cool colours. The new 2 GB player’s rubberised case, available in red, blue, green, orange or yellow, defies wind and weather. Body-conscious users in particular will value the integrated stopwatch and calculator for the body mass index that many swear by. The inner workings of the lightweight “Sports” players (33 grams including rechargeable battery) also have a lot to offer.

With millions of tracks from major artists, independent labels as well as local hits, the Nokia Music Store offers people the chance to enjoy music directly on their Nokia device or personal computer. Part of the Ovi by Nokia offering, the Nokia Music Store, with its compelling combination of download and streaming services, empowers you to connect to music you want, in the way you want.

SanDisk Corporation, the second largest seller of MP3 players in the United States, today introduced the colorful Sansa Clip, a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact SanDisk Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for wearing, FM radio with recorder, microphone, long-lasting rechargeable battery and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes. The SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player is expected to be available this fall at manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of $39.99 for a 1 gigabyte (GB) player and $59.99 for the 2GB unit.

The crystal clear, powerful stereo sound of the Nokia Bluetooth Speakers MD-7W will keep you pumping up the volume on the go. Big sound is a promise these speakers can keep - 3D stereo widening sound and dynamic bass control equals a strong bass performance. The speakers are developed in cooperation with D & M Premium Sound Solutions and styled in the premium finish of Nokia Nseries.

Launching into the electronics accessories arena, ZAGG Inc utilizes its consumer electronics expertise to introduce the RockStic, a portable sound system designed for the Apple iPod and compatible with most digital media players. The stylish futuristic new speaker combines high sound quality with complete portability, providing consumers with a powerful combination of technology, practicality and edge, at an affordable price.

Logitech announced the Logitech Pure-Fi Dream Premium Bedroom Music System for the Apple iPod, establishing a new category of iPod speakers for the bedroom. With premium audio, an innovative application of motion- and light-sensing technology, a built-in digital AM/FM radio and a dual alarm with battery backup, the iPod Pure-Fi Dream speakers are perfect for any nightstand. “Pure-Fi Dream is our most thoughtful and sophisticated design for iPod users,” said Jef Holove, general manager and vice president of Logitech’s audio business unit. “Though people use their iPods in the bedroom more than anywhere else, until today, a high-quality, iPod bedroom speaker system did not exist.

Logitech announced the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers for the Apple iPod, optimizing portability and delivering big sound in a small size. Building on the success of the Logitech mm50 portable speakers, the company’s best-selling iPod speaker system, the Pure-Fi Anywhere speakers offer a rechargeable battery, now with a battery-life indicator; an improved traveling case; and a redesigned, advanced remote control with one-touch access to Shuffle and Repeat. The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere speakers give Apple iPod owners what they want to complete the portable experience. The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere speakers are expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September. The suggested retail price is $149.99.