Photos: Paying to play with the iPod

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  Top iPod speakers

  Speaker docks allow you to charge your iPod while blasting your tunes to a crowded room. Here are some of the best for all budgets.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Best portable mobile phone speakers

  People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.

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  Oi!: Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure

  Logitech has announced a slew of audio products for the holiday season, including iPod docks, a network music player and iPhone-compatible ear buds.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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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  Top iPod speakers

  Speaker docks allow you to charge your iPod while blasting your tunes to a crowded room. Here are some of the best for all budgets.

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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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  Best portable mobile phone speakers

  People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.

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  Logitech's new line-up provides aural pleasure

  Logitech has announced a slew of audio products for the holiday season, including iPod docks, a network music player and iPhone-compatible ear buds.

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  SanDisk, record labels announce new music format

  The ever-shrinking record album — its latest iteration being the compact disc — just got a lot more compact, or shall we say, micro.

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  JVC's dual-dock iPod speaker eases party pain

  JVC has doubled up on the docks with its NX-PN7, an iPod speaker system that allows you to charge two players simultaneously and play songs from each.

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  Mini aluminium Nano add-on

  Trick out your third-gen Nano with Creative's TravelSound i80, a teeny, rechargeable speaker that fits snug against your player.

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  Creative's I-Trigue speakers give you sharper tunes

  Creative's I-Trigue 3000i iPod speaker system has hit the shelves, bringing a skinny subwoofer and vintage-looking remote to the mix.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Bose SoundDock

  If you're an iPod owner with cash to burn, the Bose SoundDock is an attractive system with great sound.

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  LG Micro HiFi System FB163

  It's clad in a pretty package, but the FB163 disappoints on the performance front, offering confusing iPod features and an arguably superfluous USB recording function.

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  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.

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  Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for iPod

  If the Altec Lansing iM7 and the Bose SoundDock are out of your price range, consider the Logitech mm50.

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  Bose SoundDock Portable

  The slimmer, sleeker SoundDock Portable is almost sure to be a hit as it combines portability with great sound and smart design.

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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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  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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  Shure E4c headphones

  Shure's E4c earbuds are simply the best in-ear headphones we've ever heard.

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  Sennheiser PXC-250

  Highly effective noise-cancelling circuitry mated with detailed sound and a comfortable fit -- what's not to like?

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