Tags: flash, mp3, portable

Samsung F480

The F480 looks like an Omnia, works like an iPhone and may be the best phone for accessing Next G services, like Foxtel TV.

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Cowon O2 (32GB)

The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.

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Western Digital WD TV

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

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Archos 5

If you can afford it and want the best combination of Web access and outstanding video performance, this is one of the only players in the world you need to consider, despite its flaws.

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TomTom XL Traffic (2nd generation)

Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the TomTom XL is a great portable GPS. For AU$100 more there's this Traffic version with, uhh, traffic messaging built-in.

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MP3 player predictions for 2008

Taking a look into our USB-powered crystal ball, we predict the inexorable rise of Flash memory, touch-screens and Bluetooth in MP3 players.

Will your next MP3 player be a mobile phone?

Will mobiles replace MP3 players?

Top five ways MP3 has changed the world

The MP3 format is officially 10 years old. Even though most people still don't know what it stands for, its influence has been far reaching indeed, altering more than simply the ways people get their music.

Creative drops MP3 player prices

Creative has dropped prices across its entire MP3 player range. Leading the cuts is the Zen Micro 5GB player, which has been slashed by AU$150 to now have an RRP of AU$379.

A fuel cell to gas up your MP3 player

Toshiba is gearing up to release a fuel cell cartridge powered by methanol that could keep an iPod running for an additional two and a half days without a recharge.

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.

10 mistakes to avoid when buying an MP3 player

If you're about to jump on the portable audio bandwagon, make sure you get what really suits your needs.

DIY: MP3 player buying guide

Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.

DIY: How to update firmware on your MP3 player

We'll step you through how to upgrade the firmware on some of the most popular MP3 players, so there'll be no excuses not to have the latest and greatest feature set available.

Best MP3 players

Everyone's got different priorities when it comes to portable music players. CNET.com.au picks the best MP3 players for sound quality, battery life, ease-of-use and overall features.

MP3 players that shaped 2007

2007 ushered in devices with wireless capabilities, touch screens, and high capacity flash memory at increasingly lower prices.

MP3 face-off: Flash memory vs. hard drive

When it comes to storage, MP3 players come in two main varieties: flash and hard drive. But which is better?

Best MP3 players for audiobooks

A look at the best MP3 players for audiobooks.

All about MP3 player batteries: Updated

In an ideal portable world, batteries would run forever and a day. But they dont; we explain why and provide tips on maximising your MP3 player's battery life.

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DietMP3 04.03

Compress your MP3 files so you can save more songs on your MP3 player.

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MyUSBOnly Free 2007 1.9

Prevent unauthorized access to your USB devices.

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Music Mice Global Music Finders Portable

Search for MP3, OGG, WMA and MP4 encoded music files.

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MyUSBOnly 4.15

Control USB port usage to prevent unwanted data introduction or leakage.

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VLC Media Player 0.9.4

Play audio and video files with in real-time and streaming modes.

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