Audio player stories

  • 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.

  • Fake iPod versus the real thing

    08 Oct 2009 10:00 AM

    CNET Australia's Shanghai correspondent heads down to the market and buys a fake iPod. To see how they compare, we not only give them a run, but also measure and take them apart.

  • Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment

    07 Oct 2009 2:51 PM

    In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.

  • Nintendo DSi vs. iPod Touch

    23 Sep 2009 3:46 PM

    Who will come out winner of our prize fight for the title of best portable-gaming device?

  • Creative's drastic price drop on unreleased MP3

    21 Sep 2009 6:04 PM

    The player hasn't even started shipping yet, but Creative has already dropped the price on its newest flagship, the Creative X-Fi2.

  • Please Explain: AMOLED

    21 Sep 2009 4:12 PM

    The LED screens in your mobile gadgets are about to get whupped by brighter and better AMOLED displays.

  • Inside Sony's Secret Garden

    16 Sep 2009 10:47 AM

    In the cavernous depths of inner-Sydney yesterday, Sony held its annual showcase of products from mobile phones, televisions, MP3 players and gaming devices that will be released in the lead-up to Christmas.

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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