Audio player product round-ups

  • Best MP3 players for podcasts

    23 Jul 2009 4:02 PM

    Not every MP3 player handles podcasts equally, so we've rounded up some of the best options for you.

  • MP3s for Mother's Day

    01 May 2009 1:33 PM

    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 sound system.

  • Best tiny MP3 players

    12 Nov 2008 1:07 PM

    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.

  • The Apple iPod family album

    18 Sep 2008 1:00 PM

    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.

  • Best MP3 players for podcasts

    26 Jun 2008 12:16 PM

    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.

  • Top ultrathin MP3 players

    30 May 2008 1:43 PM

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

  • MP3 players that look as good as they sound

    21 Apr 2008 3:50 PM

    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.

  • Portable video players for movie marathons

    14 Apr 2008 1:29 PM

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

  • Four touch-screen MP3 players

    08 Apr 2008 3:15 PM

    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.

  • Best MP3 players for joggers

    06 Mar 2008 4:06 PM

    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.

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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