Lips' wireless mics and excellent song selection make for an evening's worth of entertainment, but it has little to offer solo players.
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We like some aspects of this ultracompact, feature-laden player, but it's just so darned expensive.
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If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.
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As widely expected, Apple Computer on Tuesday introduced a new version of its popular music player. Dubbed the iPod Shuffle, it comes in two sizes, priced at just AU$149 and AU$229, and capable of holding about 120 and 240 songs, respectively.
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accessory? Not necessarily.
Is the iPod Shuffle a killer gadget or cosmic joke? Senior editor Molly Wood stirs the pot with her view.
Rockbox isn't one of the many applications that run on the iPod software platform; rather, it's firmware that completely replaces the iPod's, with the goal of expanding the possibilities of the existing hardware.
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 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.
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.
Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
Sure, great sound and ease of use are important considerations when selecting an MP3 player, but so is sporting a device that reflects your personality.
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.
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.
We track down the user-friendly MP3 players that don't require you to sit around reading the manual.
By the time the Zune hits Australia's shores (if ever), the social would have gone to bed. Here's our primer on how to search for free music online.
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