Everyone is on the move and an MP3 player is quickly overtaking other forms of media as the primary source for information and entertinement. MP3 files first became popular in the late 90’s. New companies formed to provide music downloads in the format so that people could enjoy their favorite tunes on the computer or download them to a disc. MP3 music files are quickly surpassing other forms of music such as CD’s and MP3 search engines highlight where you can find the files.

But MP3 files are not just about music. With an MP3 player, you can listen not only to your favorite music but news reports and speeches. Perhaps you are doing a research paper on Martin Luther King Jr. You want to hear his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. How can you find out if it is available for download? MP3 search engines can tell you if the speech is available and where. Google searches are going to turn up every piece of information about a topic. These search engines specialize in MP3 files, eliminating the need to sort through thousands of files that will turn up in a traditional Google search. This is a time saver!

What can you find using an MP3 search engine?

• Since MP3 players are used largely for music, you can search for your favorite songs. This is particularly helpful if you are looking for a song by a one-hit wonder from many decades ago. You may find information about the singer online, but you will have to go to every website to find out if the song you want is available in an MP3 format. Using an MP3 search engine will take you right to the file. Sites like www.mp3realm.org also have lyrics.
• Do you want to know if a pod cast of one of your favorite television shows is available? You can find out with an MP3 search.
• Many news programs are available in an MP3 form. The satirical newscast “The Onion” has been pod casting for several years. You can find archives using an MP3 search engine.
• Is there a part of history you want to relive? You can find out of there is a sound file of the event using the MP3 search engine, like www.findmp3s.comyou’re your children were not born at the time of these historic events, you can share the file with them. This is a great way to create a memory with your children.

Many of these popular sites offer more than searches. You can share your favorite music with your friends by creating a play list. You can blog about your favorite artists or post to a forum. These MP3 search engines are a new form of social networking. As more people meet online, these sites are providing a new way to meet!

As MP3 players grow in popularity (for college students they are a must have already!), more search engines will sprout online. More are expected to allow music lovers to create unique play lists and share those with others. This is good for consumers who want to have their information in an MP3 file and for those who already own MP3 search engines. Eventually almost all sound files may be in the form of an MP3.