Audio Players

Christmas gift guide

We've got round-ups of the best products in each category to help you make the right choice for every person on your list. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from the CNET Australia team.

Best high-capacity MP3 players

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

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Articles

  • Four touchscreen MP3 players

    The iPod Touch may get all the glory, but a few other touchscreen MP3 players have recently crept into the mix. Here are a few available now.

  • Best tiny MP3 players

    When it comes to tiny MP3 players, flash chip-based players are where it's at. We choose some of the tiniest, cutest models on the market.

  • Set up an Apple iPod Touch

    Learn how to configure an iPod Touch using Apple's iTunes software, and get tips on using the Touch's email, Wi-Fi and parental controls.

  • Fake iPod versus the real thing

    CNET Australia's Shanghai correspondent heads down to the market and buys a fake iPod. To see how they compare, we not only give them a run, but also measure and take them apart.

  • Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment

    In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.

  • Nintendo DSi vs. iPod Touch

    Who will come out winner of our prize fight for the title of best portable-gaming device?

  • Creative's drastic price drop on unreleased MP3

    The player hasn't even started shipping yet, but Creative has already dropped the price on its newest flagship, the Creative X-Fi2.

  • Please Explain: AMOLED

    The LED screens in your mobile gadgets are about to get whupped by brighter and better AMOLED displays.

  • Inside Sony's Secret Garden

    In the cavernous depths of inner-Sydney yesterday, Sony held its annual showcase of products from mobile phones, televisions, MP3 players and gaming devices that will be released in the lead-up to Christmas.

  • Photos: 2009 range of Apple iPods

    If just reading about the new range of iPods isn't enough to whet your appetite, we have a gallery of the new range with commentary and Australian pricing.

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Reviews

  • Creative Zen X-Fi2 32GB

    The Creative Zen X-Fi2 is the company's first touchscreen MP3 player which includes expandable storage and native support for FLAC.

    Specs: 32GB, 400 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes

  • Philips GoGear Mix (4GB)

    The GoGear Mix is exactly what people are looking for in an MP3 player. It's easy to load with music, simple to operate and a pleasure to listen to.

    Specs: No , Yes , Voice

  • Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)

    The GoGear Aria may be cheaper than a comparable iPod Nano, but it's leagues behind in terms of quality.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, 176 x 220 pixels, Yes

  • Fake iPod Nano (4th generation)

    If it wasn't for the glitchy software and sub-standard battery life, the fake iPod Nano might have been almost as good as the real thing.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, Yes , No

  • Philips GoGear Vibe

    The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.

    Specs: Flash , 4GB, 128 x 128 pixels, Yes

  • Philips GoGear Opus

    The slow interface probably kills what would have been an excellent player with decent format support and great sound quality.

    Specs: 8GB, 320 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes

  • Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)

    Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

    Specs: Flash , 32GB, 480 x 320 pixels, Yes

  • 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.

    Specs: Hard disk , 100GB, 320 x 240 pixels, Yes

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