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New iPod shuffle: Four great alternatives

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:30:02 +0000

The new iPod shuffle has no buttons and requires you use the cheap bundled headphones that come with it. Not impressed? Here are four must-see alternatives to consider

Every BBC iPlayer device tested

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:13:01 +0000

The BBC's iPlayer is compatible with so many portable devices now it's almost funny. So here's your ultimate reference resource: we've tested and judged every single one of them

Samsung YP-U5 review

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:02:02 +0000

Those seeking an affordable secondary MP3 player could do far worse than the YP-U5. Its battery life is good, it offers above-average sound quality and it supports a decent range of audio formats, although AAC is notably missing. A fitness app also makes it well-suited to gym fanatics

Microsoft Zune HD preview

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:07:01 +0000

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

Samsung YP-Q2 review

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:26:01 +0000

Up close, its plastic design leaves something to be desired, but the YP-Q2 budget MP3 player still represents excellent value for money. Its overall performance is good, there's a decent array of features, and the relatively large screen makes viewing photos and videos a pleasure

iriver P7 review

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:16:02 +0000

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

Samsung YP-P3 review

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:33:01 +0000

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

Samsung YP-S2 Pebble review

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:22:02 +0000

The easy-to-use YP-S2 Pebble doesn't just look like a very attractive, shiny skipping stone -- it also offers impressive audio quality, a number of useful features and a super-affordable price tag. Its battery life isn't fantastic, but, at this price, you can't really ask for more

Cowon D2+ review

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:52:02 +0000

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

Cowon S9 review

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:27:02 +0000

The S9's main strengths are its sensitive touchscreen, great features and superb sound quality. Despite a disappointing lack of AAC support and an average user interface, it's Cowon's best MP3 player to date, although it's not as great a threat to the iPod touch as the company might like