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Vivitar DVR390H

It's a bird, it's a plane ... no, it's a 6-in-1 recorder/player. Wait for it, this portable device is a MPEG4 video camera, digital still camera, MP3/MP4 player, TV/video recorder, digital stills frame and voice recorder all wrapped into one.

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Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Cancelling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation.

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Bose SoundDock Portable

The slimmer, sleeker SoundDock Portable is almost sure to be a hit as it combines portability with great sound and smart design.

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O2 Graphite

O2's latest phone combines many of the features of a PDA with the latest in mobile phone technology including 3G support, push e-mail and video conferencing all in a conventional looking handset.

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Nokia N70

It might be the baby of Nokia's N Series, but it still sports a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and a 64MB reduced-size MMC.

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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.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

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.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

Portable video player powerhouses

Long before the video-enabled Apple iPod hit the market, companies such as Archos and Creative established themselves as portable video pioneers with the launch of a variety of devices that played video, in addition to MP3s and digital audio.

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.

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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