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Photo gallery: Archos 605

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The Archos 605 Wi-Fi PVP is the must-have gadget for anyone spending a lot of time in planes, trains or automobiles (as passengers, of course).

07/11/2007 01:08 PM

Sony lines up iTunes video challenger

Sony lines up iTunes video challenger

Sony believes that the weak spot in Apple's iTunes fortress could be in video downloads. Considering that its iTunes rival, Connect, failed so spectacularly, what are its chances of succeeding this time?

07/09/2007 12:33 PM

Philips PET708

Philips PET708

You'll have fewer fights in the back seat of your car with Philips' dual screen portable DVD player.

09/08/2007 06:46 PM

Sony NW-A806 Walkman

Sony NW-A806 Walkman

Were it not for crazy pricing, the A806 would've walked it in for an Editors' Choice award. As it is, it's still a great nano competitor with sound Apple would kill for and video playback to boot.

10/07/2007 11:03 AM

iRiver X20 (2GB)

iRiver X20 (2GB)

The X20 isn't the sleekest player we've seen from iRiver, but its features and flexible transfer methods mean it holds its own against most of the competition.

13/06/2007 05:21 PM

Sony NW-A808 Walkman

Sony NW-A808 Walkman

Were it not for crazy pricing, the A808 would've walked it in for an Editors' Choice award. As it is, it's still a great nano competitor with sound Apple would kill for and video playback to boot.

31/05/2007 05:01 PM

Game and watch: Video playback on your PSP

Game and watch: Video playback on your PSP

With falling Memory Stick prices, there is no better time to use your PSP as a portable video player than now. Read our concise guide on how to do so.

27/03/2007 12:29 PM

TEAC targets travellers with LCD/DVD combos

TEAC targets travellers with LCD/DVD combos

TEAC is introducing a portable LCD TV range that sports a built-in DVD player.

14/03/2007 04:59 PM

Toshiba gigabeat V30

Toshiba gigabeat V30

The V30 puts the focus squarely on watching and listening to your files, with a noticeably short features list and a beefed-up battery life.

17/01/2007 01:35 PM

SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder

SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder

An innovative device which simplifies recording video for on-the-go, but there are some video quality and compatibility issues.

22/12/2006 02:40 PM

Creative MuVo Vidz (512MB)

Creative MuVo Vidz (512MB)

It's a decent enough video player given its size, but for serious mobile movie buffs, the Vidz is just not worth the popcorn.

29/11/2006 02:47 PM

Archos 604 (30GB)

Archos 604 (30GB)

The do-it-all Archos 604 with its improved design is slightly marred by mediocre audio performance. It's an amazing PVP, but not a great audio player.

21/11/2006 01:11 PM

iRiver Clix

iRiver Clix   Editors’ Choice

Think of pop queen Pink's unique combo of sass, good looks and smarts. The iRiver Clix is the portable audio equivalent.

13/11/2006 03:56 PM

Samsung YP-T9

Samsung YP-T9

Despite a few minor issues, the stylish Samsung YP-T9 is a no-brainer: it's easy to use, packed with features, and sounds fantastic. What more could you ask for?

01/11/2006 01:56 PM

Creative Zen Vision:W

Creative Zen Vision:W

The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision:W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording.

18/10/2006 04:56 PM

Toshiba gigabeat S30

Toshiba gigabeat S30

Those turned off by previous gigabeat players' messy interface should take a look at this Portable Media Center model, which shows a huge improvement in the usability stakes.

28/09/2006 04:47 PM

Sony DVE7000S DVD Walkman

Sony DVE7000S DVD Walkman

The DVE7000S is a very portable player -- as long as portable doesn't mean "in-car". Read our Australian review of Sony's latest portable DVD player.

27/09/2006 12:01 PM

Archos 404

Archos 404

The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend a bit more for the wider 604.

26/09/2006 10:25 AM

Novonde NV-15

Novonde NV-15

The Novonde NV-15 PMP offers a lot of functionality above what you'd expect from a personal media player, but the implementation and results are less than spectacular.

18/09/2006 04:41 PM

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB, video)

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB, video)

The iPod U2 certainly isn't for everyone, but its target audience (namely, U2 fans) will love it, and will pay the extra AU$50 for it.

19/06/2006 02:27 PM

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