MP3 Players - Reviews round-up

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  Oi!: Melbourne's Chadstone gets an Apple Store

  Victorians are set to get a taste of the Apple retail action, with the company's third Australian store opening in Melbourne's Chadstone shopping centre.

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  How to record streaming audio

  Many online music sites prefer to stream songs rather than serving them up as downloadable files. Here's a free way to record the audio as MP3s.

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  Apple patent application blends touch, voice, face

  Apple may be thinking about adding new ways to improve the multitouch interface work that is central to the company's plan for the future.

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  iPod Touch and Nano blueprints revealed?

  Sources at iLounge have unearthed two compelling design blueprints for Apple's next generation of iPods.

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  iTunes 8 coming at next week's Apple event?

  Add another possibility to the list of possible announcements at Apple's iPod event next week: a new version of iTunes.

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  Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

  Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

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  Super Monkey Ball

  Unless you have a great deal of patience and very steady hands or a love of monkeys, bananas and falling off high surfaces, this game is not for you.

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  Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile

  The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile is a versatile portable speaker system that's an excellent option for mobile-music-device users.

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  Apple makes 9 September iPod event official

  Apple has sent out invitations for a music-related event next week, and the smart money is on new iPods.

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  Top 5 iPod features you'll never see

  All signs point to a new crop of iPods in September, and while I'm as interested in the rumours and blurry "leaked" photos as the next fanboy, I'm also preparing myself for disappointment.

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  Apple makes 9 September iPod event official

  Apple has sent out invitations for a music-related event next week, and the smart money is on new iPods.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  The sound of silence: Noise-cancelling headphones

  Top active noise-cancelling headphones

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  How to find album art for your iPod

  Sick of seeing grey squares parading across your iPod? We show you how to find album art -- the easy way.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  DIY: How to create an MP3 CD

  Got a lot of songs on your MP3 player that you'd like to hear on your PC, home stereo or car CD player? Our tutorial explains how to burn you favourite playlist to CD to get more mileage from the music on your portable player.

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  iPod your car

  An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.

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  Bluetooth headphones: Enjoy your music wirelessly

  We take five stereo Bluetooth headphones for a spin to see which set reigns supreme.

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  Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

  Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

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  Super Monkey Ball

  Unless you have a great deal of patience and very steady hands or a love of monkeys, bananas and falling off high surfaces, this game is not for you.

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  Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile

  The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile is a versatile portable speaker system that's an excellent option for mobile-music-device users.

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  Philips SHE9850 sound-isolating earphones

  An excellent all-rounder, with good detail, a balanced, warm sound and superb comfort and fit. Deeper bass and brighter treble exists in competing models, but for almost all genres of music and in most listening environments, the SHE9850s will impress and for a good price.

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  Creative TravelSound i50

  The Creative TravelSound i50 is a fine choice for iPod Shuffle owners looking for a powerful portable speaker that integrates the player seamlessly, but there are better sounding options out there.

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  Hacking the iPod Touch

  When Apple gave birth to the iPod Touch, it should have been the killer fusion of MP3 player and PDA. It wasn't. Fear not though, the guys and gals of the Internet have unlocked the Touch's full potential -- we show you how.

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  iRiver Lplayer

  The iRiver Lplayer is a very likeable player with a decent feature set and an ideal choice for anyone seeking a small and simple MP3 player for music. The best reason to choose it is its small size and intuitive navigation system.

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  Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

  The Creative Zen X-Fi is finally here, and while it fits in the pocket and sound quality is excellent, the iPod Touch is still a superior product.

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  Iriver E100

  Video's a little shonky and scrolling will test your patience, but the E100 delivers the audio goods and throws in some nifty features to boot.

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  Samsung S2 Pebble

  Have you tried squeezing blood out of a stone? How about music out of a pebble? The Samsung S2 Pebble is a screenless MP3 player with an LED just under the surface that blinks different colours as you listen to music.

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  Belkin TuneStudio

  The Belkin TuneStudio is an excellent four-track recorder which is best when used with a Mac or PC. It includes pro-level features such as a compressor and phantom power.

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  iRiver Clix (2nd generation)

  The 2nd gen iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.

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  Archos 605

  The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.

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  Samsung YP-U3

  With its sound quality and industrial chic look the YP-U3 stakes its claim to being the king of USB key MP3 players.

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  Shure E500PTH sound isolating earphones

  If you're the type who prefers uncompressed or lossless formats, require low-profile headphones, and don't mind investing in high-end headphones, the Shure E500PTH should be on your short list.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

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  Photos: Inside Apple's Sydney store

  Apple took the wraps off its first Australian store today. Here is a sneak peek of what is inside the big glass walls.

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