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  Internet allowed in Sydney school exam

  A Sydney girls' school will let its student use iPods, the internet and mobile phones during exams as a new method of assessment.

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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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  BigPond Music offers legal iPod downloads

  After years of offering music downloads that are incompatible with iPods, BigPond Music has announced the availability of MP3 downloads from today.

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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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  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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  Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

  Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store in Sydney at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

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  Sony NWZ-A728 Walkman (8GB)

  Sony's new batch of Walkmans looks lovely and we're happy to see the end of SonicStage, but the features are a little bland compared to competitors' models.

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  New iPod Nano to bring back slim design?

  The next generation of the iPod Nano might be getting a slimmed-down makeover, according to a report.

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  iRiver Lplayer (8GB)

  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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  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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  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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  DIY: MP3 player buying guide

  Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.

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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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  Microsoft hit with US$1.5 billion bill

  Microsoft has been ordered to pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent in a patent dispute over MP3 audio technology used in Windows.

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  Alternatives to the iPod Nano

  If you're not convinced you want to hop on the Nano bandwagon, there's a handful of worthy alternatives. Try these four players on for size.

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  Apple ships 100 millionth iPod

  Apple said on Monday that it has sold its 100 millionth iPod, marking a major milestone in the product's history.

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  Microsoft Zune gets a Flash update?

  Tired of waiting for the Microsoft Zune? Well, according to a Zune fan site, there are two new models to be added to the list of "if only it was available in Australia" this year.

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  Wanted: Wireless that works

  Wireless music transfer between devices: surely this is the stuff of dreams?

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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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  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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  Sony NWZ-A728 Walkman (8GB)

  Sony's new batch of Walkmans looks lovely and we're happy to see the end of SonicStage, but the features are a little bland compared to competitors' models.

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  iRiver Lplayer (8GB)

  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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  Tonium Pacemaker

  The Pacemaker is a pricey but addictive toy for beat mixers, and a good way to experiment with song combos without having to lug records and turntables around.

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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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  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 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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  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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  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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  Apple iPod Nano (2GB)

  Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous Apple iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

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