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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.

Best hard-disk MP3 players

Far from being dinosaurs, hard drive MP3 players are perfect for both budding Glenn A. Bakers and those with a penchant for viewing videos on the go. We pick the best.

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Reviews

Archos 605

The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.
Creative Zen Digital Media Player

Effectively a member of the Vision series, the Zen Digital Media Player handles most popular music and videos formats in a handy credit card sized form factor.
Creative Zen V Plus (2GB)

Small, smooth, colourful and charming; the Zen V Plus is the cutest MP3 player Creative has come up with so far.
SanDisk Sansa c150 (2GB)

The c150 is SanDisk's latest attempt to bust open the flash-based MP3 player market.
Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

If we could choose only one PVP, it'd be the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR.
Archos AV700 Mobile DVR (40GB)

The Archos AV700's huge screen should be the device's main selling point, but it fails to live up to its potential.
Archos Gmini 402

If you want video and audio in your jeans pocket, get the Archos Gmini 402.
Creative Zen Vision

The Creative Zen Vision is a refreshing take on the portable video player.

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Features

The Creative Zen family album

Apple's iPod family may rule the world of MP3 players but there are many challengers out there. We take a look through the Creative Zen team sheet, which tackles Apple from top to tail.
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?
The best-sounding MP3 players

Last year, a group of CNET editors listened to a line-up of high-profile, high-capacity MP3 players and rated them based on sound quality.
In-flight entertainment: best MP3 players and PVPs for air travel

When you're gearing up for air travel, be sure to pack some digital entertainment along with your travel pillow.

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News

I want a dual-DRM iPod

James Kim implores Apple and others to embrace an MP3 player that plays multiple protected formats.
Gates taking a seat in your den

Bill Gates is coming to your living room, whether you like it or not.

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DIYs and How-to

Convert video for your portable video player

Trying to get caught up with the new personal video player craze? Read on to learn how to watch all your videos in your hands.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.