Brand

Price

Capacity

MP3 players

  • 8.0

    Cygnett GrooveTransmit

    06 Nov 2009 4:11 PM

    It mightn't offer the best fidelity, but the GrooveTransmit is a handy, non-invasive way of getting your MP3 collection to play through the car stereo.

  • 7.3

    TDK iVibe

    05 Nov 2009 8:52 AM

    If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.

  • 8.0 10

    Sennheiser HD 438

    30 Oct 2009 11:31 AM

    The HD 438 just falls shy of a fully immersive audio experience, but these mid-range headphones are very comfortable for the home listener.

    Specs: 3.5mm stereo , Closed , 17-22500 Hz, 32 Ω , 1.4 - 3 m

  • 6.5 8.3

    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

  • 7.8 8.5

    Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)

    21 Oct 2009 11:57 AM

    We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.

  • 8.5

    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

  • 4.3

    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

  • 6.6

    EOS Wireless multi-room iPod dock

    15 Oct 2009 10:43 AM

    Given its price and average sound, the EOS only makes sense if you absolutely need to stream music from one room to another.

  • Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

    14 Oct 2009 2:27 PM

    The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini is a cut-down version of the company's premium iPod dock but boasts even more features.

  • 7.5 9

    Cygnett Maestro Portable Speaker System for iPhone & iPod

    14 Oct 2009 2:18 PM

    The Maestro does a lot of things right for its AU$189.95 asking price. It produces good sound and is cross-compatible with a range of iPods and iPhones, but it's also light on exciting features.

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