Best high-capacity MP3 players

By Alexandra Savvides on 13 November 2009

Music hoarders rejoice — here are a few picks of the top players for those large collections.

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Do you have a penchant for ripping your digital collection into lossless audio formats or high bitrate MP3s? You'll need a high capacity media player that can store your hundred-odd gigabyte collection. The iPod Classic tips the scales at the maximum 160GB, with the Archos 705 Wi-Fi following close behind.

If you don't mind buying from overseas, the Microsoft Zune is another to consider at 120GB (currently not available in Australia, though). Here are our picks for voracious music lovers.

Apple iPod Classic 160GB

The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life and intuitive user interface.

Editor's rating:8.0 User rating:8
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  • Good: Sleek, understated design • Easy-to-use interface • Great podcast support • Genius feature creates new playlists for you • Video playback is excellent • Rated battery life is great
  • Bad: EQ control is limited • Some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible • The plastic screen is susceptible to scratching • Users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems
  • Specs: Hard disk • 100GB • 320 x 240 pixels • Yes • See more specifications
  • RRP: AU$329.00

Topics: 605, archos, classic, creative, ipod, mp3, touch, vision, w, zen

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Comments (3)

  • StefanP commented on 14/11/2009 17:15 Report abuse

    Can't believe they don't sell the zune in Australia.....yet...give them another 4 years :P

    @LOCKOCOCO
    Are you kidding me? The nano maxes out at 16GB that's nothing compared to the 64-160GB players listed here.

  • ClydeO commented on 13/11/2009 16:05 Report abuse

    i have to admit, the Australian market for high-capacity MP3 players isnt that good. People who want a lot of space (80GB+) are kinda forced into the iPod Classic, which i have (120GB). There are much more overseas like samsungs and toshibas which have over 80GB

  • LOCKOCOCO commented on 11/11/2009 08:08 Report abuse

    The nano is really good

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