Drum roll… leading consumer lifestyle electronics company, Oregon Scientific, is launching its range of digital music players! With eight different models to choose from, and armed with many features and so much style, they’re must-haves for every music fan.

Michael Apte, Brand Manager for Oregon Scientific commented on the launch: “MP3 has experienced tremendous growth in the last six months, with a number of retailers now suggesting it is their largest growth category.

With MP3 becoming very much a mainstream product, Oregon Scientific has produced a range that is user friendly, diverse and stylish.”

The range is being launched this August and September starting with the MP130, MP100, MP120 Sports and the MP210.

All models include 128MB flash memory, 5 preset equaliser modes and ultra-fast USB 2.0 file transfers, which is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.0.

The MP130 includes the features listed above, plus:
· supports MP3, WMA and WAV music files
· includes a secure digital memory expansion slot, allowing you to expand storage as required
· FM radio with recording function
· built-in digital voice recorder with up to 8.3 hours record time
· a funky blue backlit display

Oregon Scientific has a world beater with their MP100, which is currently the world’s smallest MP3 player with an LCD screen. Along with the features mentioned above, this model:
· supports MP3 and WMA music files
· includes a rechargeable battery
· features a blue backlit display

For the sporty types who love to work out to their own music the MP120 Sports is the model to have. In addition to the features for all models MP120 Sports:
· supports MP3 and WMA music file playback
· has a shock and water resistant design
· includes an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery
· has a blue backlit display
· includes an FM radio

One of the slimmest MP3 players on the market is the card sized MP210 at 6.4mm thin. Along with the features included for all models this one contains:
· MP3 and WMA playback
· FM radio with recording function
· built-in digital voice recorder with up to 8.3 hours record time
· rechargeable battery

Other models to be released later in the year include the MP303 and MP323 which feature 1.5GB and 20GB hard drives respectively.

For more information about where to purchase the hottest new MP3 players, please contact Oregon Scientific direct on 1300 300 155.