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Toshiba gigabeat S30

Those turned off by previous gigabeat players' messy interface should take a look at this Portable Media Center model, which shows a huge improvement in the usability stakes.

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Windows Live Hotmail

Drag-and-drop message organisation and a built-in MP3 player are among the notable new features to this radical overhaul of Hotmail.

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Apple iTunes 7

iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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Iriver E100 (4GB)

Video's a little shonky and scrolling will test your patience, but the E100 delivers the audio goods and throws in some nifty features to boot.

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Bang & Olufsen and Samsung Serenata

The Bang & Olufsen and Samsung Serenata is a premium music player first and a phone second — look out iPhone, there's a new kid in town.

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FAQ: Behind Microsoft's MP3 patent jam

With Redmond on the hook for US$1.5 billion, should other audio tech users be worried about what's next?

Microsoft hit with US$1.5 billion bill

Microsoft has been ordered to pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent in a patent dispute over MP3 audio technology used in Windows.

Microsoft Zune gets a Flash update?

Tired of waiting for the Microsoft Zune? Well, according to a Zune fan site, there are two new models to be added to the list of "if only it was available in Australia" this year.

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 ready to sing

Microsoft on Monday said it shipped a new version of Windows Media Player, a week after the company had initially hoped to debut the new jukebox player.

Microsoft unveils new generation of Zune

New Zunes are due in November in the U.S. but there's no word, yet, on whether they're heading to Australia.

Having fun with Windows Vista

There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

DIY: MP3 player buying guide

Let our video and text guide help you pick the perfect MP3 player.

MP3 players that sync with Outlook

My Palm Pilot is on its last legs but I can't live without a gadget that syncs with Outlook and plays MP3s. Can you suggest a replacement? Just to be extra difficult, I am on a budget!

I purchased songs legally from BigPond Music; why won't they play on my iPod?

I purchased songs legally from BigPond Music; why won't they play on my iPod?

Best MP3 players of 2006

We settle on our top six picks from 2006.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

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.

Zip up your digital audio

Digital audio mavens who appreciate the highest-possible sound quality should investigate MP3 players that can play back lossless audio formats.

Updated: Supercharge your iPod

The iPod is the top portable music player, but as you'll see, it can be a whole lot more.

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Altdo DVD to Zune Ripper 4.0

Convert you DVD movie into Zune video format.

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Altdo DVD to Zune Ripper 4.0

Convert you DVD movie into Zune video format.

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Windows Media Player (64-bit) 11

Get fast and flexible digital-media playback with access to smart organization features and online stores.

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Windows Media Player 11

Get fast and flexible digital-media playback with access to smart organization features and online stores.

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Windows Media Player 11

Get fast and flexible digital-media playback with access to smart organization features and online stores.

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