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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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Apple iTunes 8

Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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Apple iTunes 7

iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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Motorola ROKR E8

The ROKR E8 looks to be Motorola's stab at the iPhone killer, with a morphing touchscreen display and media focused features.

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Nokia Music Store

If you can access the Nokia Music Store then we think it's worth a look; but Nokia isn't making it easy.

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EMI Australia launches MP3 store

EMI Australia has partnered with UK-based digital media company 7digital to launch a DRM-free music store.

MusicStation and LoadIt bring subscription music to Oz

Subscription music services have finally hit Australia with the launch of Vodafone's MusicStation and Microsoft-Sanity venture LoadIt.

Report: Norway says 'nei' to iTunes DRM, again

Two years after initially making a stink about the extensive copy protection in Apple's media marketplace, Norwegian authorities re-raise threats of legal action against the company.

Apple criticised for embedding names, e-mails in songs

It used to be that music fans believed cryptic messages about Satan or the death of a band member were hidden within rock albums. Nowadays, the secrets buried in digital music are way too easy to find, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). The consumer watchdog group, which focuses on the Web, is taking issue with Apple's practice of embedding customer information within iTunes music.

iTunes goes DRM-free with EMI

Songs from major music label are available via Apple's store sans digital rights management software that prevents file copying.

Where to buy DRM-free music

Where can a music fan find DRM-free music without having to resort to illegal file-sharing? We look at recent developments in DRM and list the places you can buy restriction-free tracks.

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.

Master your MP3s with Audacity

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

iTunes everywhere: Best products for accessing iTunes in the home

iTunes is preconfigured to stream music over your home network, but you need the right hardware. Here are some products that will do the trick.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Digital Life: Listen to our new show!

Get ready to hear our voices in your head as CNET.com.au launches its first podcast. In the inaugural episode, we talk Blu-ray, Rock Band and why video games featuring razorblade frisbees aren't available in Oz.

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.

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.

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iSyncTunes 1.6

Transfer your iTunes music between your computers, or from your iPod.

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Latin MP3 Songs

Play and listen to the songs and albums you want.

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Opera & Vocal MP3 Songs

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Folk MP3 Songs

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Alternative MP3 Songs

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