Tags: mp3 player, n95, n96
iRiver B30
Idiosyncratic as hell, the iRiver B30 is a feature-complete player with sparkling sound, but it won't put a fire up the Cupertino boys.
Best FM transmitters for the car
Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.
Reviews
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Philips GoGear Vibe
The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.
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Philips GoGear Opus
The slow interface probably kills what would have been an excellent player with decent format support and great sound quality.
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Sony Ericsson W508
The W508 is a great phone for listening to music and playing games, but it's yet another Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson that doesn’t really standout from the pack.
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Cowon D2+
The Cowon D2+ is a sturdy little touchscreen MP3 player with flexible sound enhancement settings and useful features, but it hasn't changed much from the 2007 version.
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iRiver P7
The iRiver P7 is like a beautifully crafted concept car with a frustrating lack of horsepower, but the price is compelling.
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Apple iPod Shuffle (3rd generation)
The Apple iPod Shuffle (3rd generation) is not bad as a budget player, but it has too many limitations for us to recommend it.
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Sony Walkman NWZ-B133F (1GB)
The entry-level Sony B-Series Walkman is a solid choice for the gym thanks to its ultracompact design, quick charge function, and integrated FM tuner, but beware the eye strain.
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Creative Zen X-Fi 8GB
The Creative Zen X-Fi 8GB is the same as the 16GB and 32GB versions of the player except it lacks Wi-Fi capability.
Features
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Best MP3-playing mobile phones
Who wants to listen to train station or bus stop cacophony? If you want to take your music with you, then these nifty multimedia mobiles will do the trick.
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Best iPhone alternatives
Just because you don't want an Apple iPhone 3G doesn't mean you don't want a cool, full-featured smartphone. Check out our picks for the best iPhone alternative.
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Last-minute quirky gadget gifts
We're getting down to the wire as far as Christmas gifts are concerned, but here are some last-minute options if you'd like to spoil a tech head.
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1 and 2 and 3 and ... MP3 players to exercise with
The daily jog or cardio workout can get pretty boring. We round up our favourite small, lightweight MP3 players to fill in the boring bits of your exercise regime.
News
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Creative's drastic price drop on unreleased MP3
The player hasn't even started shipping yet, but Creative has already dropped the price on its newest flagship, the Creative X-Fi2.
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Top five free apps you must have on your N95
Next time someone waves their iPhone at you, claiming application superiority, at least you'll be able to use Google Maps to tell them where to go, and what to jump off when they get there.
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Memorex unveils US$99 touch MP3 player
If you're looking for a touchscreen MP3 player, but the usual suspects are beyond your budget, the new US$99 TouchMP player from Memorex may be just the thing.
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Nokia's N96: Now with built-in BBC
Having class leading features isn't enough for Nokia's new flagship mobile; the N96 now comes with a full BBC television series.
DIYs and How-to
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Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new MP3 player
Were you lucky enough to get a shiny new Creative Zen or an iPod Nano for the holidays? Before you get your groove on, here are three things you should know about digital music.
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How to get songs off your Mac-based iPod
CNET.com.au gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to get music off your Mac-based iPod without any extra software.
Downloads
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Songbird
Manage local music files, listen to Internet radio, and surf the Web.
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ALSong
Read live song lyrics synchronized to the music while you listen to your MP3.
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German Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia N95 (J2ME)
Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.
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Portuguese Talking Mobile Phrase Book Nokia N95 (J2ME)
Hear your required phrase using the recordings of real, native voice-over artists.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 36 plans |  2% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 36 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 43 plans | 2% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 43 plans | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 14 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 1% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 7% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 3% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
