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Five years of CNET Australia: MP3 players

CNET Australia didn't leave its mark on Australia's cyber landscape until 2004, by then the iPod had well and truly become the MP3 player of choice throughout the developed world. Here's looking back on five fabulous musical years.

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Reviews

  • Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

  • Sony Ericsson W995

    The W995 under-performs where it counts. The screen is small and of a low-resolution, the web browser doesn't inspire web browsing, and worst of all, the W995 is just too expensive.

  • Samsung B2700

    If the two main features you need in a phone are a decent media player and convenient calling, then the B2700 won't disappoint.

  • Cowon S9

    The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.

  • Sony Ericsson Portable Speaker MPS-70

    For the money, the MPS-70 is a decent portable speaker for owners of Sony Ericsson mobile phones only.

  • Onkyo TX-SR606

    The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

  • Bose On-Ear Headphones

    The Bose On-Ear Headphones are compact headphones with a comfortable fit, but you can get better sounding models for half the price.

  • Samsung SGH-D900i

    Like a Fashion Week catwalk model, the Samsung SGH-D900i garners most of its appeal from being super-skinny, shiny, and appearing to have not much on.

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Features

  • MP3s for Mother's Day

    Forget sneaking around in the kitchen in the early hours of Mother's Day trying to throw together a continental brunch for your dear mum. Wake her up with the sound of her favourite music, as heard via a new MP3 player, headphones or sound system.

  • Format wars: the tech that should have won

    Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

  • Dream Tech: DreaMP3 player

    Surrounded by neat new technology, CNETers every once in while sit back and daydream about the perfect gadget. Here's the MP3 player that we dreamed up.

  • Gadget Buzz

    From MP3 sunglasses to floating pod homes, we show you the latest gadgets from around the globe.

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  • Apple updates iPod line-up, launches iTunes 8

    At a media event in San Francisco, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a revamped iPod line-up including thinner Nanos, a 120GB iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iTunes 8. Here are the essential details.

  • Sony's Bluetooth bonanza

    A sneak peek at the Bluetooth accessories Sony will unleash in January 2007.

  • You go, girl gadgeteer

    Women, a growing force in consumer electronics, have a message for gadget makers -- and it's not all about pink.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How to connect your HDTV

    In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

  • How to make your music sound better

    From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.

  • Headphone Buying Guide

    Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

  • CNET's glossary of music terms

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

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