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JBL On Stage IIIP

JBL On Stage IIIP

The JBL On Stage IIIP is a solid portable- and desktop-speaker option for iPhone users who want a compact unit that will work with a wide variety of audio devices.

23/10/2008 12:26 PM

Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation.

22/10/2008 01:59 PM

Creative Zen Mozaic

Creative Zen Mozaic

The unfeasibly cute Mozaic is a budget player with decent sound quality and a surprisingly powerful speaker, but its toy-like looks won't be to everyone's tastes.

21/10/2008 09:21 AM

Unison B-XT Bluetooth Speakers

Unison B-XT Bluetooth Speakers

A sharply designed portable speaker system with bass so domineering it spoiled most of the music we played through it.

16/10/2008 03:12 PM

JBL On Stage 200iD

JBL On Stage 200iD

iPod owners who are looking for a basic speaker they can use around the house should consider the JBL On Stage 200iD, a good-sounding option with a futuristic look and a remote control.

16/10/2008 03:12 PM

iRiver Spinn

iRiver Spinn

There's no doubt the Spinn is a decent player, with great audio format support, a superb screen for watching video and excellent sound quality — but it's not without its share of issues.

16/10/2008 11:11 AM

Soundmatters foxLmb Bluetooth Speakers

Soundmatters foxLmb Bluetooth Speakers

We're not sure this is the 'audiophile's' speaker system the packaging claims it to be, but for the money these make an excellent transportable alternative to bulkier systems.

14/10/2008 04:46 PM

Klipsch Image X5 headphones

Klipsch Image X5 headphones

The Klipsch Image X5 earphones are a bit of an investment, but they're worth it if you demand excellent audio quality and have had trouble with ear bud fit in the past.

13/10/2008 01:53 PM

Report: MP3 players threaten users' hearing

Report: MP3 players threaten users' hearing

People who listen to personal music players for only five hours a week at a high volume may be doing permanent damage to their hearing.

13/10/2008 09:54 AM

Samsung S3 (4GB)

Samsung S3 (4GB)

A competent player with decent audio quality and some cool customisation options, but the screen is too small and navigation can be slow-going.

10/10/2008 04:26 PM

Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano

Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano  Image Gallery

The new-model iPod Nano is tall, thin, and well-built. Maybe just a little too well-built for its own good. Let's smash it!

10/10/2008 11:37 AM

How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano

How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano  Video

We go step-by-step through the process of activating the latest iPod Nano's spoken menus and tweaking them to your taste.

09/10/2008 11:41 AM

iTunes royalty rate stays the same

iTunes royalty rate stays the same

Apple seems to have gotten what it wanted as a key licensing board freezes rates charged to iTunes and other digital music venues.

03/10/2008 02:11 PM

Cowon's Curves seek your Touch

Cowon's Curves seek your Touch

Korean company Cowon's upcoming Curve touchscreen MP3 player is set to take on the iPod Touch this holiday season.

02/10/2008 02:48 PM

Report: Norway says 'nei' to iTunes DRM, again

Report: Norway says 'nei' to iTunes DRM, again

Two years after initially making a stink about the extensive copy protection in Apple's media marketplace, Norwegian authorities re-raise threats of legal action against the company.

02/10/2008 11:04 AM

Would Apple really shutter iTunes? Unlikely

Would Apple really shutter iTunes? Unlikely

A bombshell of a story reported that Apple once threatened to close iTunes if forced to pay higher royalties for music. A more careful reading of the Apple executive's statement shows that it was more of a veiled threat. Regardless, is it possible that Apple could shutter iTunes?

01/10/2008 01:48 PM

Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'

Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'

Two high-res, Wi-Fi toting, high-capacity handhelds from Archos will be hitting shelves in October. Just don't call them media players.

30/09/2008 04:19 PM

EMI Australia launches MP3 store

EMI Australia launches MP3 store

EMI Australia has partnered with UK-based digital media company 7digital to launch a DRM-free music store.

30/09/2008 02:15 PM

How to convert video for the iPod

How to convert video for the iPod

Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.

26/09/2008 12:29 PM

Muxtape founder 'walked away from licensing deals'

Muxtape founder 'walked away from licensing deals'

Muxtape founder Justin Ouelette says the bureaucracy of the music industry was just too much for him to deal with.

26/09/2008 11:13 AM

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    • Bose mobile on-ear headset

      Bose mobile on-ear headset

      The sound quality and build of the Bose mobile on-ear headset is great but the premium you'll pay for the microphone attachment is daylight robbery.

    • Cowon O2 (32GB)

      Cowon O2 (32GB)

      The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.

    • Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech's relatively inexpensive Pure-Fi Express Plus is a compact — and portable — iPod/iPhone speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that's fine for casual listening at home or on the road.

    • JBL On Stage Micro iPod Speakers

      JBL On Stage Micro iPod Speakers

      The JBL On Stage Micro is a good option for iPod owners who want a cute, and compact, portable speaker that matches the player.

    • Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman

      Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman

      An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.

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