Tags: 30gb, ipod

Western Digital WD TV

Western Digital comes to the media streaming party with a product set to shake.

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.

Cowon iAudio A3 (60GB)

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.
Archos 605

The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.
Pioneer AVIC-HD3

Pioneer, late to the Aussie GPS market, is hoping to make a splash in the top end of the market with the AVIC-HD3 -- an integrated double-DIN, GPS, music, video and communications unit.
Apple TV

A lack of playable formats and limited functionality really stunts the appeal of the otherwise elegant Apple TV. Read our Australian review.
Gear4 BluEye

This compact gadget uses Bluetooth link your iPod to your mobile phone to make and receive calls, plus it throws an FM radio receiver into the bundle.
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.
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.

Portable video players for movie marathons

These six players each give at least five hours of video playback -- take that, excruciating long-haul flight!
Best high-capacity MP3 players

If you're a digital music hoarder, you'll want a player that can store a hefty number of songs. Here are four of our picks.
Best hard-disk MP3 players

Far from being dinosaurs, hard drive MP3 players are perfect for both budding Glenn A. Bakers and those with a penchant for viewing videos on the go. We pick the best.
The Creative Zen family album

Apple's iPod family may rule the world of MP3 players but there are many challengers out there. We take a look through the Creative Zen team sheet, which tackles Apple from top to tail.

Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.
Microsoft unveils new generation of Zune

New Zunes are due in November in the U.S. but there's no word, yet, on whether they're heading to Australia.
The iPod is growing up

If Apple really is putting a version of Mac OS X in a new iPod, presumably it has more in mind than showing high-quality highlights of Australian Idol.
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.