Photos: CeBIT 2006 - Product Innovations

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  iRiver Spinn

  There's no doubt the Spinn is a decent player, with great audio format support, a superb screen for watching video and excellent sound quality — but it's not without its share of issues.

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  Oi!: Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'

  Two high-res, Wi-Fi toting, high-capacity handhelds from Archos will be hitting shelves in October. Just don't call them media players.

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  How to convert video for the iPod

  Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.

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  Super Monkey Ball

  Unless you have a great deal of patience and very steady hands or a love of monkeys, bananas and falling off high surfaces, this game is not for you.

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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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  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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  Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

  Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

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  Oi!: iPhone remote: Controlling iTunes from bed

  Have you reached the point of ultimate laziness and can't even be bothered to control iTunes from bed? Use your iPod or iPhone instead.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Mac vs. PC

  With the Sydney Apple store throwing its huge glass doors open this week, it's time to revisit the age-old debate: Mac versus PC. Choose your side and let the games begin.

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  How to convert video for the iPod

  Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.

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  A bittersweet look at ten years of MP3s

  In the '90s, when the MP3 was new, it was difficult to predict the medium's effect on the music industry and our culture. Today, the results of the MP3 revolution are starting to show -- and they're not all good.

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  Portable video players for movie marathons

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

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  Hands-on with the iriver E100

  iriver's E100 MP3 player is a usable and friendly alternative to anything by Apple. Here's a closer look at this likeable new device.

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  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.

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  Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'

  Two high-res, Wi-Fi toting, high-capacity handhelds from Archos will be hitting shelves in October. Just don't call them media players.

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  Grab and convert YouTube videos in one go

  Here are five hand-picked apps that can download FLV video files and convert them for viewing on mobile devices.

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  Samsung i8 camera brings in da noise, da funk

  Samsung has unveiled the i8, an 8-megapixel camera that doubles as a portable media player.

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  iRiver goes for a Spinn

  It's sleek, shiny and allows you to spin through your collection of music, movies and more. So what's not to like? Oh yeah, the fact that it may never be coming here ...

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  iRiver Spinn

  There's no doubt the Spinn is a decent player, with great audio format support, a superb screen for watching video and excellent sound quality — but it's not without its share of issues.

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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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  TEAC DVP703

  The DVP703 might seem like another cheapy portable DVD player. In price terms it is — but its value is rather more than first meets the eye.

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  Iriver E100 (4GB)

  Video's a little shonky and scrolling will test your patience, but the E100 delivers the audio goods and throws in some nifty features to boot.

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  Life! LXPI (4GB)

  The first player from Australian brand Life! has a laundry list of features, but video sync issues and teeny touchscreen controls hold it back.

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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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  Iriver E100

  Video's a little shonky and scrolling will test your patience, but the E100 delivers the audio goods and throws in some nifty features to boot.

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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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  Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

  After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

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  Apple iPod (30GB, video)

  Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads.

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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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  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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  Topfield TFP20

  As a portable media player, the Topfield TFP20 is one of the most fully featured and best-performing units currently out in Australia.

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  Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB)

  Let's get past the fact that it looks like the iPod. The Creative Zen Vision:M, drenched in features, is a refreshing breath of fresh air in the MP3 market.

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  Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable)

  After months of delay, the Sony PSP is finally here in Australia. Should Nintendo be worried? Read our Australian review.

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