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The Apple iPod family album

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.

18/09/2008 01:00 PM

Best MP3 players for podcasts

Best MP3 players for podcasts

Like to walk around town with strangers talking in your head? Podcast fans need an MP3 player that handles episodes and feeds with finesse. Here are our top three.

26/06/2008 12:16 PM

Top ultrathin MP3 players

Top ultrathin MP3 players

Thin is in, so why not pick up a space-saving MP3 player? Here are some of our picks.

30/05/2008 01:43 PM

Best tiny MP3 players

Best tiny MP3 players

Flash memory chips are tiny, meaning the players that use them can be small to the point of ridiculousness. Here are some of our favourite teeny little super guys.

21/05/2008 01:12 PM

MP3 for Mother's Day

MP3 for Mother's Day

Forget sneaking around in the kitchen in the early hours of Mother's Day trying to throw together a continental brunch for your dear mum. Wake her up with the sound of her favourite music, as heard via a new MP3 player, headphones or a sound system.

01/05/2008 05:21 PM

MP3 players that look as good as they sound

MP3 players that look as good as they sound

Thanks to the phenomenal influence of Apple, design is everything in the world of MP3 players. Here are the slickest looking models to cross our desks lately.

21/04/2008 03:50 PM

Portable video players for movie marathons

Portable video players for movie marathons

These six players each give at least five hours of video playback -- take that, excruciating long-haul flight!

14/04/2008 01:29 PM

Four touch-screen MP3 players

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.

08/04/2008 03:15 PM

Best MP3 players for joggers

Best MP3 players for joggers

Runners need an MP3 player that will tuck into a teeny pocket and provide decent-sounding musical inspiration to push through the pain. Here are five suggestions for getting your groove on while you jog.

06/03/2008 04:06 PM

MP3 players that shaped 2007

MP3 players that shaped 2007

2007 ushered in devices with wireless capabilities, touch screens, and high capacity flash memory at increasingly lower prices.

13/02/2008 04:13 PM

Best high-capacity MP3 players

Best high-capacity MP3 players

If you're a digital music hoarder, you'll want a player that can store a hefty number of songs. Here are four of our picks.

08/02/2008 01:37 PM

Best hard-disk MP3 players

Best hard-disk MP3 players

Far from being dinosaurs, hard drive MP3 players are perfect for both budding Glenn A. Bakers and those with a penchant for viewing videos on the go. We pick the best.

09/11/2007 11:20 AM

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

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.

05/11/2007 05:57 PM

Best MP3 players for outdoor types

Best MP3 players for outdoor types

Two key features are critical for those of us who use MP3 players when decamping in the great outdoors: battery life and ease-of-use. We pick the three best players for those of us who want to escape the big smoke.

10/08/2007 05:36 PM

Best MP3 players

Best MP3 players

Everyone's got different priorities when it comes to portable music players. CNET.com.au picks the best MP3 players for sound quality, battery life, ease-of-use and overall features.

20/07/2007 04:20 PM

The Creative Zen family album

The Creative Zen family album

Apple's iPod family may rule the world of MP3 players but there are many challengers out there. We take a look through the Creative Zen team sheet, which tackles Apple from top to tail.

05/06/2007 03:24 PM

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    • Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F

      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.

    • Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

      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.

    • Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

      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.

    • Samsung S2 Pebble

      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.

    • Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

      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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