Tags: market share, music

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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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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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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How the music industry will change in 2008

Cheaper songs on iTunes, bands distributing their music directly and the death of DRM: we share our predictions for the music business in 2008.

MySpace Music takes on iTunes

MySpace is today expected to launch MySpace Music, the service formed by the world's second largest social network and all four of the largest recording companies.

iTunes tops US music sales charts

Apple has confirmed data leaked from an internal memo showing that it has become the largest music retailer in the US.

iTunes outsells traditional music stores in the US

Apple Computer's iTunes music store now sells more music than Tower Records or Borders in the US, according to analyst firm the NPD Group.

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.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

Palm versus Pocket PC: Which is better?

Palm is the reigning champ of PDA OSs, but Windows Mobile 2003 is gaining ground fast. Which PDA operating system packs the biggest punch?