(Reviews) A low price, a deep feature list, and an ultracompact design make the Sansa Fuze a very worthy Nano competitor.
(Reviews) Small MP3 Players Get Bigger Flash Storage
(News) Samsung Electronics and Adidas have joined the race against Apple and Nike to offer people a device that plays music and keeps track of workouts.
(Reviews) Slacker's portable music player and Web service let you take your favorite music with you and discover similar artists, too.
(How To) Overhaul your iPod so it can support more file formats, contain souped-up menus, display Wikipedia information, and more. And do it all without spending a dime at the Apple store!
(Reviews) It can seem like every hipster (and not-so-hipster) out there's toting an iPod. How do you make yours unique? Go wacky!
(News) The new audio and video player has a smaller screen, function list, and price tag than Apple's entry.
(How To) Compress, convert, and control your music and movies for playback on any device.
(News) Center for Democracy and Technology notes that some Web sites claim to offer legal music, but don't have the necessary licensing agreements.
(News) PC World's first look at Microsoft's new wireless-syncing Zune portable media players reveals an intuitive new touch control and some clever updates to the Zune's online presence.
(News) Wireless syncing, good sound quality, and a nice touch control make this affordable player a good choice.
(News) Wireless and video support may be overkill on a device this size, but the 8GB Zune offers some interesting options as a flash player.
(News) Plus: New Zunes, Ads on YouTube, Exploding Technology, and more.
(News) An Atlanta man says his iPod Nano caught fire in his pants.
(News) Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled three new models of its Zune portable digital media players featuring touch-sensitive buttons for navigating the device, the ability to sync with wireless networks, and flash memory in two of them.
(News) Welcome back to the social. Microsoft's new Zune lineup includes 4GB and 8GB flash players, an 80GB hard-drive model, and wireless syncing with your PC.
(News) Toshiba is showing a prototype version of its Gigabeat media player powered by a fuel cell instead of a battery.
(News) Sony Corp. is adding mobile digital TV to the video Walkman it sells in Japan.
(Reviews) Erratic controls and a miniature screen limit the appeal of the iAudio 7.
(Reviews) Wireless connectivity and a gorgeous touch screen make the Archos 605 WiFi a great video-viewing handheld.
(News) Digital rights management (DRM) technology used in MP3s, DVDs, and most consumer software may be violating Canadian privacy laws, according to a new report.
(News) The new iPod nano combines components from a range of brand new suppliers, enabling Apple to offer more features at lower price points, according to iSuppli.
(Reviews) Completely redesigned, the third-generation Nano adds video playback and redefines the portable media player.
(News) Apple has released a software update that fixes bugs on some iPods.
(Reviews) This beautifully designed media player is like a slim iPhone sans phone--but it's marred by some early hardware and software issues.
(News) Apple and Volkwagen will face a number of serious challenges if they decide to form an alliance to produce an iPod-capable car, and such a vehicle is unlikely to reach the market for three or four years, according to iSuppli.
(News) Macally on Wednesday announced the release of the BTCUP, a new Bluetooth-equipped FM transmitter for the iPod designed to fit snugly in an automobile car holder. It costs US$119.95.
(News) Toshiba is developing technologies which will enable future generations of the iPod Classic to boost capacity to 240GB.
(News) SanDisk is set to launch a slimline MP3 player with a flash memory capacity of 16GB. The SanDisk SansaView will play video, display photos and pick up FM radio stations. Its 16GB storage can be boosted to 24GB via an 8GB microSDHC (Secure Digital high capacity) removable memory card. Not uncoincidentally, SanDisk has just announced its 8GB microSDHC cards. The pencil-thin player is likely to compete directly with Apple's newly video-enabled nano.
(News) Now you don't have to dance to your favorite tunes -- your audio player can dance for you.
(News) This digital music player's huge storage bump and minor hardware and interface tweaks make for an impressive package, but it's not an essential update if your player still has free space.
(News) Toshiba Corp. is refreshing its line-up of Gigabeat music players with new models including one that packs built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.
(News) Sony Corp. began a teaser campaign in Japan on Monday for a new audio device called Rolly.
(News) Microsoft Corp. hasn't divulged detailed plans for the next release of its Zune music player, but a company executive last week offered hints that seem to support reports that a flash memory-based Zune and 80-gigabyte device could be in the works.
(Reviews) When is an iPod not an iPod? When it's running Rockbox, the open-source replacement for your MP3 player's brains.
(News) Creative has announced a new version of its feature-free Zen Stone music player -- the Zen Stone Plus. The MP3 player has a 2GB flash memory and will have a small circular blue display. This contrasts with the Stone, launched last month, which had no screen, aping Apple's tiny iPod Shuffle player.
(News) It's non sequitur week here at Bass International, with a handful of unrelated--yet interesting--items.
(News) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is about to launch a digital music player with an FM radio receiver that supports the RDS (radio data system) data broadcasting system used on many radio stations in Europe.
(Reviews) Lightweight, easy-to-use flash-based player has a nice display and fairly good sound.
(How To) Pay for audiobooks on CD, or download free books--plus, what Steve uses to listen to books.
(News) The TurboLinux Wizpy, a multimedia media player that contains a PC-bootable version of the Linux operating system, will go on sale worldwide in June.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has beaten its goal of shipping over a million Zune digital music players by June, according to a newspaper report.
(News) Apple on Tuesday released a downloadable demo version of Ms. Pac-Man for the fifth-generation iPod. The iPod version was originally released in February, 2007, and if you like what you see, you can buy it for US$4.99.
(News) Creative is launching a small-capacity MP3 player that has the same capacity but the half price of Apple's Shuffle player. Known as the Stone, the new #28 (US$56) player will be available in six glossy finishes: black, red, pink, blue, green or white and has a capacity of 1GB.
(News) Singapore's Creative Technology Ltd. plans to announce a new lineup of MP3 players soon, but the company is not offering product details ahead of the launch.
(News) More types of Microsoft Corp. Zune music players are in the works, but some analysts are unsure whether new form factors or functions will significantly boost Zune's popularity.
(Reviews) This networked wonder does a fine job of wedding Wi-Fi capabilities to a solid MP3 player.
(Reviews) These are the top flash-based MP3 players today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
(News) Zune users who were waiting for a important firmware update from Microsoft Corp. were disappointed on Tuesday when the company didn't deliver on schedule.
(News) Devices from AOL, iRiver, and Sandisk will let you acquire tunes without a PC.
(Reviews) With video features, new ways to connect to music services, and more, the latest audio players do a lot more than just play MP3s. Our lab tests of 21 models reveal today's best buys.
(Reviews) This tiny and very inexpensive audio player delivers the basics, but wrangling with its minuscule buttons gets tiresome.
(Reviews) This bare-bones player has a big screen and offers high audio quality, but navigation is awkward and amenities are few.
(Reviews) The Sansa e260R dials you in to Rhapsody's all-you-can-eat music service.
(Reviews) This tiny player can hang from your neck like a necklace, but slightly larger devices offer more for the money.
(Reviews) The slim, metal-bodied US2 offers high-quality sound at a low price.
(Reviews) The Clix offers an easy-to-read screen and a novel user interface.
(Reviews) The thoughtfully designed Samsung T9 comes at a fair price, but its audio quality is a bit patchy.
(Reviews) The second-generation Nano delivers top-notch audio, and has a brighter screen than its predecessor.
(Reviews) The second-generation Apple miniplayer gets even smaller, and cuts its price by almost half.
(Reviews) This portable music and video player boasts a sharp-looking screen and a beautiful interface, but its extras won't sway iPod owners.
(Reviews) Microsoft's portable music and video player boasts a sharp-looking screen and a beautiful interface, but its extras won't sway iPod owners.
(Reviews) Redesigned music player offers style and sound at a tiny size.
(Reviews) External drive/media player can handle music storage and playback with ease, but it's best for storing and displaying stacks of digital photos.
(Reviews) These are the top hard drive-based MP3 players today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
(How To) How to Buy an MP3 Player
(News) IRiver's W10 adds Wi-Fi positioning; Clix2 hits 8GB capacity for video and music.
(News) Suit charges Apple with illegally tying together its iTunes music store and iPod digital music players.
(Reviews) Despite so-so audio quality, the Inno offers a clever way to mix satellite radio with your music.
Sandisk, RealNetworks Ready iPod Rival
Microsoft to Launch iPod Rival for Christmas
(reviews) First Look: Creative's Impressive Zen V Plus
(reviews) Philips GoGear HDD6330
(reviews) MobiBlu DHH-200
(reviews) Toshiba Gigabeat S30
(reviews) Apple iPod (MA002LL/A)
(reviews) Creative Zen VisionM
(reviews) Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder
(reviews) Top 5 MP3 Players (Hard Drive-Based)
Apple Settles iPod Dispute With Creative
Panasonic Rolls Out New MP3 Players
(reviews) Pricey device mixes satellite radio with your MP3s.
(reviews) First Look: Creative's Impressive Zen V Plus
(reviews) Small Players, Big Sound
(news) Next iPod Killer--From Microsoft?
(news) If Lights Blink on Your iPod Shuffle, It Could Be Bad News
(news) Apple's iPod Goes Retro
(reviews) Top 5 MP3 Players (Flash-Based)
(reviews) MobiBlu DAH-1500i
(reviews) SanDisk Sansa m260
(reviews) SanDisk Sansa e260
(reviews) SanDisk Sansa c150
(reviews) Apple IPod Nano
(reviews) Creative Zen Nano Plus
(news) COMPUTEX: Kingston Shows First Portable Media Player
(reviews) Creative's Impressive-Sounding Zen VisionM
(reviews) Get Radio Anywhere
(howto) Clever iPod Tricks
(news) Sony Readies iPod Rival
(news) Is Apple Admitting an iPod Flaw?
(news) Sony Stays Mum on New Walkman Reports
(reviews) Tiny iRiver Does Video
(reviews) Now Playing: Video on the iPod
(news) Add Vim to Your Video iPod
(news) Walkman Ships at a Discount
(reviews) Apple's Minuscule iPod Nano Dazzles
(reviews) Today's large-capacity players are cheaper and yet offer more features like color displays, voice recorders, and FM receivers.
(reviews) Big Is Beautiful
(news) First Look: Apple's Video-Ready iPod
(news) Chip Shortage Will Hit MP3 Players
(news) Vending Machines Sell IPods to Go
(reviews) First Look: Apple's Dazzling iPod Nano
(news) Apple Intros Tiny New iPod, iTunes Phone
(news) Creative Ships Wormy MP3 Players
(news) Sony Unveils Candy-Colored Walkman
(news) Car Makers Connect to IPods
(news) Coming Soon: Music Player Bargains?
(reviews) First Look: Digital Media Player Is a Class Act
(news) Samsung Gets Serious About MP3 Players
(news) User Interface the New Focus in Digital Music Player Design
(news) IRiver Unveils Flashy MP3 Players
(tech_tuesday) Top 10 Music Players
(news) Look Familiar? Apple's IPod and Mini Designs 'Inspire' Other Makers
(news) IRiver Unleashes T10 Music Players
(reviews) New Apple IPods take the top two spots on our chart of large-capacity audio players; but among midcapacity models, the Rio Carbon holds off a determined challenge from Apple's new IPod Mini.
(reviews) H10 beats Apple's Ipod Mini on several counts.
(reviews) IPod Mini look-alike provides strong competition.
(reviews) Among 5GB players, Rio's unit is no carbon copy.
(reviews) Low-cost 20GB jukebox combines nice sound with black-and-white visuals.
(reviews) Another member of the Zen family challenges the Apple IPod.
(reviews) High-capacity jukebox flaunts a beautiful color display.
(reviews) Apple's evolutionary IPod gets better but leaves room for improvement.
(reviews) Multitalented IPod brings music to your photos.
(reviews) Do the IPod Shuffle
(reviews) IRiver Scores With Latest MP3 Player
(reviews) Creative's colorful Micro is a capable 5GB audio player.
(reviews) Mini gets a boost from greater capacity and extended life.
(news) Sony Refreshes Its Network Walkman
(news) Panasonic, Samsung Show New MP3 Players
(news) Can IRiver Become an IPod Killer?
(news) Ezmax MP3 Player Calls on VoIP
(news) New Choices in Digital Music Players
(news) First Look: Audio Player Is All Flash
(news) Logitech's Sexy New Entertainment Accessories
(news) Sony Updates Network Walkman
(news) IRiver Updates H10 Music Players
(news) First Look: Ovideon's So-So Media Player
(news) First Look: M:robe Tries to Do Too Much
(reviews) Strong features are sometimes poorly implemented.
(reviews) Sonos: Music That's in the Zone
(howto) Set Up Your New MP3 Player
(news) IPod Battery Life May Get a Boost
(news) How Much Should an IPod Shuffle Cost?
(news) Sony Readies Hard-Drive Based Jukebox
(reviews) Digital music and slide-show player is elegant and expensive.
(digitalworld) First Look: IRiver Scores with New MP3 Player
(digitalworld) First Look: Do the (IPod) Shuffle
(news) Sony Examines Digital Music Strategy
(news) Apple Slims Down Mac Computer, IPod
(digitalworld) First Look: Skip Gateway's MP3 Photo Jukebox
(digitalworld) High-Capacity MP3 Players
(reviews) Entertainment to Go
(news) Sony's Audio Player Adds MP3 Support
(news) First Look: IPod Brings Music to Your Photos
(howto) How to Buy an MP3 Player
(news) Gateway Launches Photo MP3 Player
(news) Hard-drive based digital audio player will be available by the end of the year.
(news) Hard drive-based audio player will get a new look and a lower price.
(news) Forty bucks buys you hours of playtime.
(news) Upcoming device will be the first audio player to use Toshiba's 60GB hard drive.
(reviews) Despite the new version's improvements, power music users may want more.
(news) New hard-drive based devices feature color screens, support for WMP 10.
(reviews) Inexpensive flash-based player isn't perfect, but it serves its purpose.
(reviews) Supersleek 5GB digital audio player is set to challenge Apple's IPod Mini.
(news) Hard-drive based multimedia player will be available later this year.
(news) Petite Rave players start at $99 for 128MB of flash storage, with hard drive models coming.
(reviews) A first look at the hottest new MP3 players around.
(news) IPod cases, chargers, and other accessories, plus digital music tools sing at the show.
(news) Linspire's Lsongs digital music management program now supports Dell DJ player.
(news) YEPP digital music players measure 1 inch thick and weigh just about an ounce.
(reviews) Apple's IPod Mini and Creative's Nomad MuVo2 pack tunes into a small space.
(reviews) Newcomers from Rio, Archos, and Creative give the reigning champion Apple IPod 20GB some serious competition.
(reviews) Company's first MP3 player lags competitors in performance and features.
(reviews) Itty-bitty hard-drive audio player could use a few improvements.
(reviews) Feature-rich, 60GB hard-drive device is a great value, despite being larger than most players.
(reviews) Hard-drive audio player offers extras like voice recording and digital photo viewing.
(reviews) Simple 20GB hard-drive player includes ethernet port and sounds great.
(news) Fashionable IPod Mini provides digital music in style at its debut.
(howto) Check out the latest trends in MP3 players--including the best sources for downloads and tips to make the most of your music.
(reviews) A dash of IPod, a pinch of Nomad, a teaspoon of IRiver...
(reviews) MP3 player is a bit hard to get to know, but well worth the effort.
(news) Creative, Rio, Sony, and others offer portable players that let you listen longer.
(reviews) Dell DJ and Samsung YP-910GS produce good-quality sound.
(reviews) Rio Nitrus MP3 player holds 1.5GB of tunes.
(reviews) Flash-based player is a little expensive, but its voice recordings and music sound excellent.
(reviews) This tiny flash-memory MP3 player records voice and stores data, too.
(reviews) Economical, boxy MP3 player is one of the few to accept media cards.
(reviews) Sleek black audio player is among the smallest hard-drive models around.
(reviews) Large hard-drive-based audio player offers lots of configuration options.
(reviews) Thinner version of Apple's IPod audio player has some new features but remains pricey.
(news) Innovative MP3 players, an unusual scanner, and a disposable digicam make their debut.
(news) MuVo2 line offers digital music fans a choice of rugged players or high-capacity superlight device.
(news) Nitrus features new storage technology; Karma plays both WMA, MP3 files.
(news) Tiny Digital Audio Player also supports voice recording, data storage.
(reviews) You'll pay dearly for the best hard-disk-based MP3 player.
(reviews) The Neuros player by Digital Innovations can send digital tunes to a radio.
(reviews) This MP3 player is priced right and packed with goodies.
(reviews) Sony has created a portable CD writer that's nearly as small as a common, battery-powered, audio disc player.
(reviews) Thin CD player is not much larger than the discs it spins.
(reviews) The Mojo 860 CD player comes in a slim case and has a low price, but offers no FM.
(reviews) CenDyne crosses an MP3 player with a USB 1.1 flash memory drive, and tosses in an FM transmitter.
(reviews) PoGo's RipFlash DX combines voice and WMA recording in a pocketable flash player.
(reviews) A tiny MP3 player, the E-wear SD comes standard with only 64MB of memory on a Secure Digital card.
(reviews) Sonicblue packs a MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital media slot and an FM tuner into its small, blue S50 MP3 player.
(reviews) The 190T comes with double the memory of previous flash models--and is attractively priced, too.
(news) Digital Innovations' Neuros MP3 Digital Audio Player broadcasts music to an FM radio over open frequencies.
(news) Odyssey 1000 offers deluxe features, including voice recognition, USB 2.0 connectivity, 20GB of storage--and a lower price tag.
(howto) Follow our tips for easy ripping and keeping your player in shape. Plus: We point you to the best music sites.
(reviews) Mobilphile can't match Apple's IPod on price and portability.
(reviews) PC-friendly version of Apple's popular portable music player looks like a winner.
(news) Newest flash players offer FM tuners, upgradable storage.
(reviews) RCA's portable Lyra Jukebox RD2800 combines an MP3 player with a 10GB hard drive.
(reviews) Today's players pack more songs than ever, and the devices are easier to manage, too.
(reviews) IRiver's budget CD/MP3 player hits the right notes.
(reviews) Five hot MP3 players make our chart after we test their sound quality, ease of use, and storage capability.
(reviews) Expensive, sleek MP3 player has intuitive file management and navigation; Windows-compatible units will be available soon.
(news) Tiny gadget plays digital music files, and doubles as a handy storage device.
(reviews) This sleek MP3 player has an LCD screen conveniently located on the remote.
(reviews) Small MP3 player includes a ton of features for a nice price.
(reviews) The large LCD of this MP3 player makes managing and navigating the vast storage space easy.
(reviews) This tiny MP3 player can tuck into almost any pocket.
(reviews) MP3 players from Creative Labs, Sonicblue pack 20GB of tunes.
(reviews) Apple's MP3 player, though spacious and easy to use, is currently limited to Mac support only.
(reviews) SonicBlue's pricey new digital audio player offers capacious hard drive storage, an integrated FM tuner, and long-lasting rechargeable batteries--but it faces stiff competition.
(reviews) The diminutive MP10-DMK MP3 player from Digitalway allows you to carry your music collection anywhere.
(reviews) The impressive IPod MP3 player will become even more appealing with the help of new third-party Windows software.
(news) CES showcase of portable devices features more storage, extra features--and sometimes no need for a PC.
(reviews) This small MP3 player includes some nifty extras, like voice navigation, but it's somewhat difficult to use.
(reviews) CD MP3 player provides on-the-fly playlists.
(reviews) A very tiny player with a nice package of extras.
(reviews) Mini-CD player combines high-capacity media with compact size.
(reviews) Full-featured MP3-CD player also has FM radio.
(news) Portable music player from E-Digital supports 150 hours of music, plus jukebox tools.
(howto) Napster may have faded, but the revolution lives on. Here's everything you need to know to turn your PC into a digital music center.
(news) Sonicblue fleshes out its line of RioVolt CD players with new low-end and high-end models.
(news) Philips offers a Net radio tuner in new mini hi-fi stereo at about double the price of systems without Web music.
(news) The Rio One debuts from the company that originated MP3 players, just in time for school.
(news) Jukebox-like device stores 400 CDs, streams Internet radio broadcasts.
(news) Due before Christmas, the pricey wired device will bring digital music to your living room.
(news) Archos Jukebox stores 6GB of files, while Olympus aims for business users.
(reviews) Sonicblue's RioVolt player handles MP3 CDs and WMA files as well as standard audio discs.
(reviews) Pocket Concert Audio Player from Intel provides 128MB of onboard memory.
(reviews) AudioTron home MP3 player
(reviews) D-Link DMP-CD100, Pine D'music MP3 CD Player SM-200C+, TDK Mojo
(news) In-dash digital music player lets you take your MP3 collection along on your commute or vacation.
(howto) Your digital audio is now free to roam away from your PC. Here's how MP3 hardware players work.
(reviews) Turn your PC into a music server with Turtle Beach's great-sounding, networked digital-music player.
(news) CES selection of stereo products and portable devices play Web-based tunes where you want to hear them (for a price).
(news) Chip giant ready to release Concert Audio Player, releasing more consumer products soon.
(news) Wireless IRhythm retrieves online radio, then routes it through the sound system of your choice.
(news) This better-than-average voice recognition headset almost knows what you're saying.
(news) S3's new Nike PSA Play 120 MP3 player is made for the fitness crowd.
(news) At Comdex, the portable digital audio player was seen morphing into all sorts of electronic devices.
(news) SSI Computer's portable MP3 player goes from car to stereo through its docking stations.
(news) Media Concepts' HOMtheater.com offers expert advice and interactive tools to entice home theater buyers to shop online.
(reviews) The Nomad Jukebox has robust features and large storage capacity.
(reviews) Iomega joins the digital-audio revolution with its snappy-looking HipZip music player.
