Tags: market share, mp3 player

Sony NWZ-A818 Walkman

One of the few MP3 players that sound great right out of the box. Users looking for the whole package (sans radio) will be pleased.

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Panasonic SC-PM71 SD Micro System

Look! It's a Micro HiFi System! It's a portable MP3 player! It's not up in the sky, and it's not without its minor quibbles, but if you need a micro system and an MP3 player with only moderate storage capabilities, it's a good option to pursue.

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Apple iPod Nano (2GB)

Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous Apple iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

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Vivitar eek from Ricoh

Ricoh has launched a multifunction video camcorder, digital still camera, MP3 player and voice recorder that fits in your pocket. The stumped marketing team simply named it - eek!

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Creative wins patent for MP3 player interface

Creative Technology has been awarded a patent for a user interface found in its portable media players and in competing devices, such as Apple Computer's iPod.

Top 5 iPod features you'll never see

All signs point to a new crop of iPods in September, and while I'm as interested in the rumours and blurry "leaked" photos as the next fanboy, I'm also preparing myself for disappointment.

Have Sony and Creative waved the white flag?

Two of the iPod's direct competitors have released iPod-specific accessories. Have they thrown in the towel or is it just pragmatism winning over idealism?

SanDisk unveils 8GB music player

Flash memory maker SanDisk has announced a new MP3 player in its Sansa line and has reduced prices for its players across the board to compete with Apple Computer's flash-based iPod Nano.

Samsung to assault Apple with ads, products

Electronics giant Samsung said Apple Computer will feel the heat this year.

Motorola showcases follow-ons from the RAZR V3

Motorola morphs the successful RAZR V3 into a 3G phone, announces a slew of entry-level handsets, and shows off three new fashion phones and wireless accessories, including a pair of Bluetooth Oakley sunglasses.