Tags: flash, player, 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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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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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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LG Renoir KC910

With an excellent 8-megapixel camera and a finger-friendly touchscreen, the Renoir is exactly what it sets out to be: one of the best camera phones of the year.

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LG unveils new portable media devices

Korean electronics giant LG has announced three new portable entertainment products.

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.

Shiny Sony players holding hands

Sony announces some shiny, happy MP3 players, including a limited-edition Bluetooth model. First impressions? Chic but lacking the excitement factor.

Packing your bags pre-flight: portable photo storage

If you're taking a long holiday this year, you'll need three things to accompany your digital camera: photo storage, power, and portability.

Will your next MP3 player be a mobile phone?

Will mobiles replace MP3 players?

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.

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.

DIY: MP3 player buying guide

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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MPlayer Portable 1.0 RC2

Take your video files along with everything you need to play them on the go.

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Digital Video Player 1.89

Play your video and movie files.

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Digital Music Player 1.18

Play your music files.

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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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Flash to Video Converter Pro 1.2.5

Convert Flash SWF files to all popular video formats.

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