MP3 Players - Accessories articles

  • Best FM transmitters for the car

    12 Nov 2009 10:39 AM

    Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.

  • Top iPod speakers

    11 Nov 2009 2:35 PM

    What's the best way to listen to your tunes while charging your iPod? A dedicated speaker dock, of course.

  • Cygnett GrooveTransmit

    06 Nov 2009 4:11 PM

    It mightn't offer the best fidelity, but the GrooveTransmit is a handy, non-invasive way of getting your MP3 collection to play through the car stereo.

  • TDK iVibe

    05 Nov 2009 8:52 AM

    If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.

  • Best portable mobile phone speakers

    23 Oct 2009 2:40 PM

    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.

  • Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)

    21 Oct 2009 11:57 AM

    We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.

  • EOS Wireless multi-room iPod dock

    15 Oct 2009 10:43 AM

    Given its price and average sound, the EOS only makes sense if you absolutely need to stream music from one room to another.

  • Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

    14 Oct 2009 2:27 PM

    The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini is a cut-down version of the company's premium iPod dock but boasts even more features.

  • Cygnett Maestro Portable Speaker System for iPhone & iPod

    14 Oct 2009 2:18 PM

    The Maestro does a lot of things right for its AU$189.95 asking price. It produces good sound and is cross-compatible with a range of iPods and iPhones, but it's also light on exciting features.

  • Philips DC350 iPod Dock

    14 Oct 2009 2:05 PM

    The DC350 features a wide-range of connectivity options, but is far too expensive for the low quality sound it produces.

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  • Cygnett GrooveTransmit

    It mightn't offer the best fidelity, but the GrooveTransmit is a handy, non-invasive way of getting your MP3 collection to play through the car stereo.

  • TDK iVibe

    If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.

  • Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)

    We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.