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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.

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.

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Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG20

    Though the short battery life and mediocre image quality are frustrating, the JVC Everio GZ-MG20's amazing recording capacity and tiny size still make it an enticing device.

  • Creative Zen Vision

    The Creative Zen Vision is a refreshing take on the portable video player.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG30

    Though the short battery life and mediocre image quality are frustrating, the JVC Everio GZ-MG30's amazing recording capacity and tiny size still make it an enticing device.

  • JVC Everio GZ-MG50

    Tired of buying camcorder media? Try the JVC Everio GZ-MG50's 30GB internal hard drive on for size.

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Features

  • 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?

  • MP3 players with large screens

    MP3 players with monster screens. Watch movies! View photos! Scare the dickens out of the iPod Shuffle with these big-screen players.

  • MP3 players that play video

    Portable video players are hogging the headlines right now, but Apple's latest iPod is certainly not the only device in town.

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DIYs and How-to

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