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Best DAB+ digital radios

Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.

How to edit an MP3 audio file

Do you have a song or voice recording that you wish you could trim down or cut out just the part you want? Here's what you need to know to open up and edit an MP3 file.

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Reviews

Philips GoGear Mix (4GB)

The GoGear Mix is exactly what people are looking for in an MP3 player. It's easy to load with music, simple to operate and a pleasure to listen to.
Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)

The GoGear Aria may be cheaper than a comparable iPod Nano, but it's leagues behind in terms of quality.
Philips DC350 iPod Dock

The DC350 features a wide-range of connectivity options, but is far too expensive for the low quality sound it produces.
Philips GoGear Opus

The slow interface probably kills what would have been an excellent player with decent format support and great sound quality.
Altec Lansing Orbit iM237

We like the new and improved version of Altec Lansing's portable single speaker, the Orbit MP3, better than the previous model, but it costs a bit more.
Virgin VMX

The VMX is a phone with many shortcomings, but most of these are outweighed by the AU$99 price tag. For most people who just need the basics, the VMX will do the trick.
Belkin Switch-To-Mac cable

Belkin's Switch-To-Mac package performs adequately, but at a high price for what's likely to be a single use cable.
Meridian Sooloos Music Server

The Meridian Sooloos is a modular music server with an easy-to-use interface and one of the best Random modes we've seen. The downside? It's expensive.

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Features

Best high-capacity MP3 players

Music hoarders rejoice! Here are a few picks of the top players for those large collections.
Four touchscreen MP3 players

The iPod Touch may get all the glory, but a few other touchscreen MP3 players have recently crept into the mix. Here are a few available now.
Best tiny MP3 players

When it comes to tiny MP3 players, flash chip-based players are where it's at. We choose some of the tiniest, cutest models on the market.
Best portable mobile phone speakers

People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.

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News

Australian pricing for new Macs

Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.
Why buy a Windows Phone over an iPhone?

The upcoming release of Windows Mobile 6.5 promises a huge leap forward in usability for users of Microsoft's mobile platform, but is it enough to lure punters away from the competition?
No Beatles on iTunes tomorrow

An EMI executive has come out and said there'll be no Liverpudlian love on iTunes for Beatles Day.
Snow Leopard brings great news for Windows 7

Every time I see the "I'm a Mac/I'm a PC" ads on TV, I can't help but wonder, "why not both?" And it has never been a better time for that.

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DIYs and How-to

Format a drive for Mac OS X and Windows

If you move a hard drive between the two operating systems, here's what you need to know.
mp3HD: New lossless MP3 format explained

The lossless "hybrid" MP3 format not only offers the sound detail lost in a normal MP3, but remains compatible with your existing MP3 player or iPod.
Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
Make MP3s from iTunes downloads: A guide to file conversion

Any MP3 player or audio device can play music bought from the iTunes Store, even if it doesn't support the format Apple sells it in. Here's our three-step guide to show you how to convert iTunes Plus downloads to MP3 format.

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Downloads

Xplorer2

Manage your files using dual pane tabbed explorer.
Airfoil

Stream music from any application to Airport Express base station.
Karaoke 5

Create, manage, modify, and synchronize your karaoke files.
MP3 Audio CD Burner

Burn over 200 audio files on your CD.

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.