Audio player articles

  • Best high-capacity MP3 players

    13 Nov 2009 3:34 PM

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

  • Four touchscreen MP3 players

    13 Nov 2009 8:57 AM

    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

    11 Nov 2009 3:58 PM

    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

    06 Nov 2009 10:10 AM

    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.

  • Creative Zen X-Fi2 32GB

    27 Oct 2009 5:29 PM

    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)

    19 Oct 2009 4:27 PM

    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)

    16 Oct 2009 2:25 PM

    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 , Yes , Voice, FM radio

  • Fake iPod Nano (4th generation)

    09 Oct 2009 5:20 PM

    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

    09 Oct 2009 11:28 AM

    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 , Yes , Voice

  • Philips GoGear Opus

    08 Oct 2009 3:02 PM

    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 , Voice

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  • 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