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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.

With its unrivalled screen and codec support, its direct recording capabilities and its ability to playback DVD video files without transcoding, Cowon's A3 is a well-priced behemoth for portable video lovers.

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Reviews

Archos 605

The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.
Apple TV

A lack of playable formats and limited functionality really stunts the appeal of the otherwise elegant Apple TV. Read our Australian review.
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.
Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB)

The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.
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.
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.
Toshiba gigabeat X30 (30GB)

Slightly smaller and thinner than the original, the new Toshiba gigabeat X30 gives the overall effect being of a much sleeker unit than its predecessor.
Philips WACS700 Wireless Music Centre

The WACS700 Wireless Music Centre is an easy to set up music serving system, but it's not without its quirks.

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Features

Sing a rainbow: colourful MP3 players

Sure, great sound and ease of use are important considerations when selecting an MP3 player, but so is sporting a device that reflects your personality.
Apple iPod retrospective

We take you through the time line of every Apple iPod model.
Portable video player powerhouses

Long before the video-enabled Apple iPod hit the market, companies such as Archos and Creative established themselves as portable video pioneers with the launch of a variety of devices that played video, in addition to MP3s and digital audio.
Apple iPod killers 2005

We know what you're thinking: Why mention the iPod in the same breath as digital audio players from Archos, and Creative when the iPod doesn't even play the WMA format?

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News

A heavy load for the iPhone to bear

It's sleek and it's sexy, but still must contend with issues from price to typing speed and wireless realities.
Miles ahead of the true video iPod

While we impatiently await the arrival of the latest iPod, has it already been surpassed by other manufacturers' efforts?
An iPod that's not an iPod

Rockbox is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players.
Five reasons why the 4G iPod is better -- for audio

Is new necessarily better? James Kim thinks not. Find out why retro-podding the Apple may be a good idea.

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DIYs and How-to

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

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

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.