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Five years of CNET Australia: MP3 players

CNET Australia didn't leave its mark on Australia's cyber landscape until 2004, by then the iPod had well and truly become the MP3 player of choice throughout the developed world. Here's looking back on five fabulous musical years.

The Apple iPod family album

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.

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Reviews

Sony NW-E003 Walkman

The Sony NW-E003 is a compact, stylish flash MP3 player that those who can tolerate SonicStage should consider, but beware the unintuitive interface.
Creative Zen Stone

Creative's pebble-like Zen Stone takes on the iPod Shuffle. It has a lower price and better sound but lacks the brand aura and tactility of the Shuffle.
Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd generation, 1GB)

Still screenless, the second generation iPod Shuffle is, according to Steve Jobs, the smallest MP3 player in the world.
Sony NW-S203F (1GB)

Sony's sporty new cylindrical MP3 player is designed for fitness fans, with an FM tuner, pedometer and splash-proof surfaces.
Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB)

Apple's second generation iPod Nano looks and feels better than the original, and comes in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB versions.
Creative Zen V Plus (2GB)

Small, smooth, colourful and charming; the Zen V Plus is the cutest MP3 player Creative has come up with so far.
Apple Macbook (1.83GHz, 13-inch)

Starting at AU$1,749, Apple has released its Intel-based MacBook, which replaces its iBook series of budget laptops.
iRiver U10

The pricey iRiver U10 is a superbly designed MP3 player that is both easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book.

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Features

Best MP3 players for audiobooks

A look at the best MP3 players for audiobooks.
Apple iPod retrospective

We take you through the time line of every Apple iPod model.

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DIYs and How-to

iTunes hacks

We'll show you how to stream your iTunes library wirelessly throughout the house and create playlists without having to manually select each song.
10 mistakes to avoid when buying an MP3 player

If you're about to jump on the portable audio bandwagon, make sure you get what really suits your needs.
DIY: MP3 player buying guide

Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

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