Zune 2.0 photo gallery

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  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.

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  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.

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  Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano

  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!

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  How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano

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

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  Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F

  Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, these wafer-thin players have built-in noise-cancelling technology and a 2-inch, 320x240-pixel LCD.

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  Oi!: 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.

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  Oi!: 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.

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  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.

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  Is microSD the music medium of the future?

  SanDisk and the big four music labels will shortly make albums available on microSD cards. But is the format a great idea or a fiddly mess?

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  Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano

  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!

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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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  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.

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  Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home

  Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.

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  How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano

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

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  The Apple iPod family album

  We take a look at all of Apple's iPods past and present. It's sure been a journey since that chunky, black-and-white original.

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  Four touch-screen MP3 players

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

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  1 and 2 and 3 and ... MP3 players to exercise with

  The daily jog or cardio workout can get pretty boring. We round up our favourite small, lightweight MP3 players to fill in the boring bits of your exercise regime.

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  Unboxing the iPod Classic

  So what do you get with the iPod Classic? Not much but it's the minimalism which is an intrinsic part of its appeal.

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  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.

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  Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F

  Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, these wafer-thin players have built-in noise-cancelling technology and a 2-inch, 320x240-pixel LCD.

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  Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

  Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.

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  Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

  If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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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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  Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F

  Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, these wafer-thin players have built-in noise-cancelling technology and a 2-inch, 320x240-pixel LCD.

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  Apple iPod Nano (4th gen)

  Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.

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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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  Apple iPod Touch (second generation)

  If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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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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  Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

  If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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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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  iRiver Clix

  Think of pop queen Pink's unique combo of sass, good looks and smarts. The iRiver Clix is the portable audio equivalent.

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