1. Evolution of Music Playing Devices Soumya Vhasure Hayley Mellin

2. Evolution

3. The Gramophone  Oldest appliance for playing music  Poor sound quality  Has to be wound up

4. The Music Box  Better sound quality than gramophone  More complex box may also have a tiny drum and small bells

5. The Record Player  Pretty good sound quality because of diamond needle

6. The Cassette Player  Very good sound quality  Relatively small and portable  Some were built with radios and microphones  Can record voice or music

7. The CD Player  Excellent sound quality (depending on the CD)  Plays.wma files  Portable (there are also boom boxes)  Hands-free (headphones or earphones)

8. The Mp3 player  Excellent sound quality  Plays.mp3 files  A lot smaller than.wma files  Built-in or changeable memory card

9. The Cell Phone  Modern cell phones can also play.mp3 files

10. Product Lifecycle – iPod Stainless SteelLuciteAcrylic plastic Circuit Board

11. Works Cited  http://w2.mki.gov.hu/itk/fay_reka/private_documents/webquests/kozep_plusz/wq1/ 2%5B1%5D.2%20task.Frischne_jav.pdf http://w2.mki.gov.hu/itk/fay_reka/private_documents/webquests/kozep_plusz/wq1/ 2%5B1%5D.2%20task.Frischne_jav.pdf Pictures:  Gramophone: http://media.photobucket.com/image/gramophone/danieljcross/gramophone.jpg ?t=1242089128 http://media.photobucket.com/image/gramophone/danieljcross/gramophone.jpg ?t=1242089128  Music box: same as first  Record Player: http://www.grandcanyontuberadio.com/dual/Dual%201219%20Aug%202007%20003.jpg http://www.grandcanyontuberadio.com/dual/Dual%201219%20Aug%202007%20003.jpg  Cassette Player: same as first  CD player: http://en.wiki2buy.com/images/d/db/Cd_player.jpghttp://en.wiki2buy.com/images/d/db/Cd_player.jpg  Mp3 player: http://www.oled-display.info/images/samsung-u3.jpghttp://www.oled-display.info/images/samsung-u3.jpg  Cell phone: http://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Verizon- Wireless-Delivers-Slacker-Radio-To-Blackberry-Storm-Smartphones.pnghttp://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Verizon- Wireless-Delivers-Slacker-Radio-To-Blackberry-Storm-Smartphones.png