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Sony NW-HD5

Sony's 20GB NW-HD5 and the iPod are both dead simple to use, but the HD5 is smaller, and its removable battery lasts much longer.

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Samsung HT-TX500T

The Samsung HT-TX500T delivers sound and image quality as expected from a mid-range home theatre package.

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Sony NetMD MZ-N510

The MZ-N510 is an entry level Minidisc player that should suit those with a recording bent who just happen to need MP3 playback as well.

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Denon AVR-3808

The Denon AVR-3808 A/V receiver is absolutely packed with functionality and sounds great, but you'll need to be an A/V geek to unlock all its potential.

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JVC QP-F70AL Home theatre system

The JVC FP-70AL DVD recorder home theatre system delivers in all the right places: sound quality, picture quality and features.

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Sony softens stance on DRM

Sony BMG Music Entertainment, the world's second largest music label, has become the last of the top four majors to scuttle digital rights management (DRM) software on music downloads.

EMI considers opening its DRM to inspection

The EMI Group is reviewing a request by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) to allow reverse engineering of its digital rights management (DRM) software, EMI said on Friday.

Sony to patch copy-protected CD

Sony BMG Music Entertainment and a technology partner are working with antivirus companies on a fix for a potential security problem in some copy-protected CDs.

New Sony CD risk identified

Computer researchers uncovered a new security risk on Friday related to Sony BMG Music Entertainment copy-protected CDs, which could expose several hundred computers to attack.

Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'

Microsoft will update its security tools to detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when some music CDs are played.

FAQ: The Australian iTunes store

We answer your questions about the Australian version of Apple's iTunes store.

How to buy a flash-based MP3 player

Need an MP3 player that won't weigh you down? Flash-based ones will fit the bill, and here are tips on how to choose one.

MP3 player shopping checklist

MP3 players are getting cheaper with bigger onboard storage and wider format support. We reckon that 24-bit MP3 players could be the next wave. For now, all digital audio players are still at 16-bit, with micro jukebox players expected to be the in thing this year.

CNET's glossary of music terms

Confused by the jargon? Our glossary will help explain commonly used terms related to digital music.

Master your MP3s with Audacity

Learn how to tweak your audio files for podcasts, Web pages, or ringtones in just six easy steps.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

MP3 blogs: For some great music online

If you've been wondering where's a good place to sample new music other than the iTunes Music Store, here's a treat for your eardrums.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music in Australia

CDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc, check out CNET.com.au's list of on-line music stores in Australia.

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.

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Share DRM Music 2.3

Converts DRM protected audio files to unprotected MP3s.

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AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac 2.1.6

Convert iTunes DRM protected files to unprotected music files legally.

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DRM Dumpster for Windows

Convert your DRM music tracks to standard files.

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Music Man 2.7

Rip, convert, and burn audio files on CDs.

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Drm-Removal 3.4.5

Convert DRM-protected audio files to unprotected format.