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LaCie LaCinema Black Record review

The LaCinema Black Record media streamer with built-in Freeview PVR and a 500GB or 1TB hard drive is a slick-looking piece of kit, with an attractive user interface to match. LaCie may need to iron out a few flaws with firmware updates, but this device makes recording TV a simple process Read more

15 June 2009, 14:43 | Tags: LaCie, LaCie LaCinema Black Record, labelling, video files, portable media player

CNET UK > Downloads > Windows > Video Software > Video Converters

Allok 3GP PSP MP4 iPod Video Converter 6.2.0603

Convert video to watch it on a mobile device like iPod, Sony PSP, cell phone, Palm, Pocket PC. Read more

5 June 2009, 02:57 | Tags: Apple, Archos, Creative, Palm, RM

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 & Digital Music

Microsoft Zune HD preview

The Zune HD looks like a real threat to the iPod touch. With an 84mm OLED touchscreen, high-definition radio tuner, and high-definition video playback via a dock accessory, it offers features that Apple's device can't yet match. It also looks like it might be cheaper Read more

2 June 2009, 13:07 | Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft Zune HD preview, touchscreen, OLED, portable media player

CNET UK > Crave > Software

DVD Jon: Apple will be forced to open up app platform

In a private interview with CNET UK, the infamous DVD Jon -- once famous for cracking Apple's DRM system -- reveals some of his personal thoughts about Apple's iPhone app platform. Read more

20 May 2009, 16:55 | Tags: Apple, Android, iPhone, iTunes, DRM

CNET UK > Videos > Crave > Crave Live

Sony X-series Walkman hands-on video

In this video, we test the new Sony X-series touchscreen Walkman MP3 player -- in an abandoned London Underground station of all places Read more

13 May 2009, 11:28 | Tags: Sony, YouTube, iPod, Walkman, portable media player

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 & Digital Music

6.3

iriver P7 review

With its sleek aluminium body and large screen, the gorgeous iriver P7 touchscreen portable media player looks like it belongs in a modern art museum. The included PC software isn't great, but the unique touchscreen interface makes for a refreshing change and the P7's audio capabilities are good Read more

28 April 2009, 16:16 | Tags: iriver, iriver P7 , media player, firmware, bookmarking

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 & Digital Music

8.7

Samsung YP-P3 review

It's not a stretch to say the touchscreen YP-P3 is an audiophile's portable media player. It sounds stellar, packs an enormous amount of features into a compact package and boasts a gorgeous display. The user interface might take a while to get used to, but there's very little to complain about really Read more

16 April 2009, 10:33 | Tags: Samsung, Samsung YP-P3, audio quality, mono speaker, transition effects

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 & Digital Music

7.3

Cowon D2+ review

The D2+ is a great touchscreen MP3 player that's packed full of useful features and offers outstanding audio quality, thanks to its sound-enhancement settings. Users of its predecessor, the iAudio D2, won't notice a great deal of changes though, and the lack of AAC support is hard to justify Read more

17 March 2009, 16:52 | Tags: Cowon, Cowon D2+, AAC, OGG, audio quality

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 & Digital Music

8.4

Archos 7 review

The gorgeous Archos 7 portable media player is an impressive performer that's especially good for watching movies on the go, thanks to its 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, which offers excellent picture quality. Unfortunately, if you want to use all the features it can offer, you'll have to pay extra Read more

2 February 2009, 13:10 | Tags: Archos, Archos 7 , excellent picture quality, touchscreen, AAC

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