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Digital Music Gift Ideas: A Guide to Digital Music Related Gifts

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Shop stress-free by consulting this guide to some of the best digital music gifts. This font of information will give you time-saving ideas.

1. Budget MP3 Players Under $100

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You may be surprised to learn that even MP3 players that are well under 100 dollars can still pack a nifty set of features. These super-budget portables may not typically come with screens for displaying photos and video (media players), but are great if you just want to listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and other audio.

2. Portable Media Players For Less Than $200

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If you're looking for a cheap portable player that does more than just play music (MP3 players), then you need a portable media player (PMP). This type of portable device is suitable for digital audio, photos, and video.

3. iPod And MP3 Player Accessories

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Buying an MP3 player accessory can open up a whole new experience and give your device a new lease of life. There are literally thousands of MP3 player accessories -- ranging from earphones all the way up to complete audio/visual solutions. Discover what the coolest accessories are for your MP3 player in this top picks guide.

4. Best 4 MicroSD/SDHC Cards

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Some MP3 players and media players come with MicroSD/SDHC card slots for extra storage. This is a very useful feature that can often be found on other devices such as: cell phones, car stereos, home Hi-Fi's, TVs, video gaming systems, GPS, etc. Using a MicroSD/SDHC card is also a smart way of instantly plugging in your media library.

5. Top USB Flash Drives

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MP3 players and portable media devices are great if you want to listen to music via earbuds, but what if you want to share and enjoy your music in different places? If you've got a home Hi-Fi, car stereo, games console (PS3), etc., then all of these can have a USB port. You can then directly plug in your music library to share, copy, sync, etc.

6. 1 TB External Hard Drives

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If you have invested a lot of time and money into building up a media library, then you'll want to make sure that you have a backup just in case disaster strikes. It's a fact of life that your computer's hard drive will fail, and so backing up your digital music, videos, photos, and other important files is essential. Here is a list (in no particular order) of 1TB hard drives that have been selected for their performance, features, and value for money.

7. Best Budget Earbuds Guide

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If you are on a budget and need to replace your current set of earbuds, then this guide showcases a selection of top quality earphones ranging from $30 - $150. This type of MP3 accessory also makes a great gift for a friend or family member who might be in need of an upgrade.

8. CD/DVD Repair Kits

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If you've got a scratched CD or DVD that skips, jumps, or simply doesn't play anymore, then a CD/DVD repair kit could just save it from ending up in the trash. If you want to rip your CDs for instance, then you'll need discs that have almost perfect surfaces to produce quality audio files. Investing in a CD repair kit will also save you money in costly replacements.

9. Digital Music Gift Cards

iTunes Gift CardCourtesy of Apple

Digital music gift cards are the perfect choice if you want to buy someone digital music downloads. Choosing a digital music gift card couldn't be easier, just buy online or from a participating retailer.

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