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Grundig DAB+ Micro System

For audiophiles on a budget, Grundig has released its first DAB+ Micro System, which the company is claiming is also one of the first speakers in Australia to combine digital radio in a Micro system.

No new Aussie subscribers for eMusic

Music download service eMusic no longer accepts new Australian subscribers.

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Reviews

Sony Walkman B Series (NWZ-B143F)

It has none of the elegance of the iPod Shuffle, but it's cheaper and has a built-in screen, FM radio and recording capabilities. Minor concerns aside, the NWZ-B142F is a good performer with an attractive price tag.
Creative Zen MX

Creative's latest player may have some drawbacks, but it still is a strong contender that provides great value for money.
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.

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Features

MP3 players with voice recorders

No one wants to get writer's cramp or carpal tunnel, but it can be hard to avoid if you're taking notes in classes or meetings all day. CNET.com.au rounds up these lecture-worthy MP3 players.
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.
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.

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News

Back to school tech

New pencils and a few spiral notebooks aren't all you'll need to start off the new school year. CNET rounds up the laptops, printers and MP3 voice recorders that get top marks for students.
Samsung announces next-gen touchscreen player

Samsung's first device out the gate at CES 2010 is the YP-H1, a next-generation touchscreen MP3 player which will likely complement the P3.
No Beatles on iTunes tomorrow

An EMI executive has come out and said there'll be no Liverpudlian love on iTunes for Beatles Day.
HP restores creased photos with flatbed scanners

A crease can ruin (or sometimes improve) an often-irreplaceable printed photograph. But new research from HP Labs points towards a future where this is much less of a problem.

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DIYs and How-to

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.
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.
iTunes Plus: Everything you need to know

How does a DRM-free world affect your iTunes library? CNET fills you in on a few key things you need to know.
How to split audio tracks

This tutorial can help you split music and audio books into shorter tracks for your convenient listening pleasure.

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Downloads

Apple Color LaserWriter Update

Update to the latest version of the Color LaserWriter software.
Enemy Infestation demo: Part A

Battle colonists vs. insect creatures in this third-person strategy game.
Digitalphono Player

Listen to music on the Internet with AT&T's new audio player.
MacPlay

Listen to MPEG Layer 3 encoded audio with this speedy little player.