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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

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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BenQ Joybee 120

This player's compact design looks great, but it hampers features and performance to a certain extent.

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SanDisk Sansa Express

The SanDisk Sansa Express is a solid choice for those who need an ultra-convenient MP3 player with a decent smattering of features.

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Logitech Squeezebox Duet

With its excellent remote, multi-format compatibility and smooth performance, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an easy recommendation.

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Nokia 5700 XpressMusic

Although it's not brimming with features, Nokia's twisty 5700 is a decent enough music phone, but its poor quality headphones and other minor flaws let it down.

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Control your music more easily

Three downloads that will let you control jukebox apps without interrupting your work -- or play.

An iPod that's not an iPod

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.

Apple debuts new, low-priced iPod

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.

Australian iTunes overshadows briefing

Despite fevered speculation Apple Australia was planning to announce today the launch of an iTunes music store in this country -- with some pundits claiming a statement was being prepared to coincide with the MacWorld conference in the US -- nothing eventuated.

Xbox 360 and iPod interoperability? Sort of

Microsoft has been demonstrating Xbox interoperability with the iconic music device. But Apple isn't on board.

DIY: How to create an MP3 CD

Got a lot of songs on your MP3 player that you'd like to hear on your PC, home stereo or car CD player? Our tutorial explains how to burn you favourite playlist to CD to get more mileage from the music on your portable player.

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.

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.

How to make your own iPhone ringtones

Just because Apple charges for iPhone ringtones doesn't mean we should have to pay for them. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating your own ringtones using your favourite MP3 files.

Top free MP3 apps: alternatives to iTunes and WMP

Sick of Windows Media Player? Over iTunes? Here are three free alternatives for your music management needs.

iTunes: Just how random is random?

Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music in Australia

CDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc, check out CNET.com.au's list of on-line music stores in Australia.

The iPhone: What's new, what's not

While we can't tell you just yet whether the iPhone will live up to the hype just yet, we can tell you what features the iPhone will offer and whether those features are the first of their kind.

Apple iPod retrospective

We take you through the time line of every Apple iPod model.

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MacGourmet 2.3.4

Create and edit recipes and wine and cooking notes.

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4Media iPod to Mac Transfer 2.0.47.1031

Transfer music, photos, and videos between iPod, iPhone, and Mac easily.

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iTunes 8.0.1

Create MP3 libraries, burn CDs, and download music to your iPod and iPhone.

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iTunes 8.0.1

Create MP3 playlists, burn CDs, and download music to your iPod and iPhone.

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Tactile12000 2.1

Turn your desktop into an interactive digital-DJ setup.