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Microsoft Zune
2007-11-10 05:10:00
CompanyMicrosoft Corporation : http://www.microsoft.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Hard Disk MP3 Player Radio: Yes Recording, Voice: No Recording, Line In: No Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA Photo formats: JPEG Video Formats: WMV Audio Battery Life: 14 Hr Video Battery Life: 4 Hr Screen Resolution: 340 x 240 pixels Screen Size: 3 inches Storage Capacity: 30 GB Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches Weight: 5.6 ozThe good: The Microsoft Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; good FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and photos; many accessories available at launch. The bad: The Microsoft Zune is not backward compatible with WMA-DRM9; weak native video support (cannot play protected content) and no video offerings from Zune Marketplace; cannot be used as a hard drive (and no UMS support); proprietary USB; cannot use Wi-Fi t...

Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphones
2007-11-07 03:17:00
Manufacturer: Shure Inc.Product Type Headphones : WiredHeadphones Type Headphones : BinauralHeadphones Form Factor : In-ear ear-bud Headphones Technology : Balanced armature Connectivity Technology : Wired Sound Output Mode : Stereo Response Bandwidth : 22 - 17500 Hz Sensitivity : 113 dB/mW Impedance : 27 OhmThe good: The Shure SE110 earphones are the most affordable entry point for high-endurance, high-fidelity earphones. They are especially adept at delivering bass.The bad: The SE110 earphones sacrifice some of the high-frequency sparkle and low-end definition found in Shure's more premium-grade earphones.The bottom line: If you're looking for a relatively affordable pair of earphones that can withstand both audiophile scrutiny and physical abuse, the Shure SE110 can rise to the challenge.
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AirDrives Interactive Earphones
2007-11-07 03:00:00
Manufacturer : InAir TechnologyProduct Type : CableAdditional Features : Gold plated stereo plugHeadphones Type : HeadphonesHeadphones Form Factor : Over-the-earConnectivity Technology : CableSound Output Mode : StereoResponse Bandwidth :20 - 20000 HzSensitivity : 95 dBImpedance : 16 OhmMagnet Material : NeodymiumThe good: The AirDrives Interact ive Earphones are good for active pursuits, thanks to a clip-on design and earbuds that rest outside the ear. The earclips are bendy, so they should fit most users.The bad: The standard AirDrives Interactive Earphones--which offer higher quality sound--may not fit those with smaller ears. Bass response is almost completely absent.The bottom line: AirDrives Interactive Earphones are a good choice for active users with average-size ears who don't want to stick earbuds into their ear canals and prefer less low-end response.

Creative ZEN Stone
2007-11-06 03:09:00
CompanyCreative Labs Inc. : http://us.creative.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 Player Radio: No Recording, Voice: No Recording, Line In: No Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA Audio Battery Life: 8.92 Hr Storage Capacity: 1 GB Dimensions: 2 x 1.25 x 0.33 inches Weight: 0.64 ozThe good: The Creative Zen Stone is an exceptional bargain, and it comes in a choice of six colors. It offers good sound quality, is easy to use, and includes a standard mini-USB port for syncing and charging. It supports Audible files and has a Skip Folder function that makes it easy to skip through groups of tracks.The bad: The Creative Zen Stone has no screen, no extra features, and no built-in clip like that of the iPod Shuffle. The rated battery life is unimpressive.The bottom line: The Creative Zen Stone is a fantastic choice as a secondary MP3 player or for first timers on a budget who want a simple, great-sounding device with limited features and a bargain basement price tag.
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Creative Zen V Plus
2007-11-06 03:03:00
CompanyCreative Labs Inc : http://us.creative.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 Player Radio: Yes Recording, Voice: Yes Recording, Line In: Yes Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: Audible, MP3, WMA Video Formats: AVI Audio Battery Life: 18.17 Hr Screen Resolution: 128 x 128 pixels Storage Capacity: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Dimensions: 1.7 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches Weight: 1.5 ozThe good: The Creative Zen V Plus offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player is packed to the gills with features, including an FM radio, voice and line-in recording, photo and video playback, and compatibility with subscription WMA tracks. It's the first flash player to be offered with up to 16GB of memory. Oh, and the sound quality and battery life are great too.The bad: The Creative Zen V Plus's joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it, and we wish Creative had included all the buttons found on the V...

Creative ZEN Stone Plus
2007-11-06 02:51:00
CompanyCreative Labs Inc : http://us.creative.com Tech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 Player Radio: Yes Recording, Voice: Yes Recording, Line In: No Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA Screen Size: 0.75 inches Storage Capacity: 2 GB Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.25 x 0.33 inchesThe good: The Creative Zen Stone Plus comes in a choice of six colors and offers 2GB of storage for less than $70. It includes some handy extras, such as an FM tuner, a stopwatch, and a voice recorder. The player also has good sound quality.The bad: The Zen Stone Plus interface is not totally intuitive, and the screen is too small to display full track info. It also doesn't offer full ID3 tag sorting for music, and the rated battery life is unimpressive. The bottom line: For those who want a supersmall and cute MP3 player that offers more than just simple music playback, the Creative Zen Stone Plus fits the bill nicely.
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Samsung YP-T9
2007-11-04 04:25:00
CompanySamsung Electronics : http://www.samsung.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 Player Radio: Yes Recording, Voice: Yes Recording, Line In: No Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: MP3, WMA Photo formats: JPEG Video Formats: MPEG4 Audio Battery Life: 21.5 Hr Screen Resolution: 208 x 176 pixels Screen Size: 1.8 inches Storage Capacity: 2 GB Dimensions: 1.67 x 3.27 x 0.43 inches Weight: 1.73 oz The good: The sleek, durable Samsung YP-T9 has a user-friendly interface and is packed with features: photo viewing, video playback, gaming capabilities, voice recording, and subscription music support. It sounds great and looks hot; its battery life is also impressive.The bad: The Samsung YP-T9's processor is slow, and side buttons take some getting used to. What's more, the USB port is proprietary, and the device has no UMS mode.The bottom line: Despite a few minor issues, the stylish Samsung YP-T9 is a no-brainer: it's easy to use, packed with features, and sounds fantastic. What...

Samsung YP-K3
2007-11-04 04:19:00
CompanySamsung Electronics : http://www.samsung.com Tech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 PlayerRadio: YesRecording, Voice: NoRecording, Line In: NoVideo Recording: NoMusic Playback Formats: MP3, WMAPhoto formats: JPEGScreen Size: 1.82 inchesStorage Capacity: 2 GBDimensions: 3.78 x 1.73 x 0.27 inchesWeight: 12.16 ozThe good: The Samsung YP-K3 is very attractive and simple to use, and it's priced competitively. It also has intuitive menus, a speedy interface, and above-average sound quality.The bad: You can't use the K3 with a Mac or for simple data storage. Touch-sensitive controls can be challenging to use. It has no on-device playlisting features and limited file-format support. Also, it has no video or recording features.The bottom line: The Samsung YP-K3 may not be a Nano-killer, but it's definitely a solid choice for those who want a simple, sexy player that's not too hard on the wallet.

Rio Forge Sport
2007-11-04 04:04:00
CompanyRio Audio : http://www.rioaudio.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 PlayerRadio: YesRecording, Voice: NoRecording, Line In: NoAudio Battery Life: 20 HrStorage Capacity: 256 MBDimensions: 2.6 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches Weight: 2.3 ozThe good: Excellent battery life; sleek design; user-friendly interface; included software is handy and easy to use; memory expandable via SD/MMC; supports Audible content and protected WMAs.The bad: USB port cover is easy to lose; design isn't completely comfortable for one-handed controlling; slow transfer time for USB 2.0; poor FM reception.The bottom line: Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.

Rio Carbon Pearl
2007-11-04 03:56:00
CompanyRio Audio : http://www.rioaudio.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Hard Disk MP3 PlayerRadio: NoRecording, Voice: YesRecording, Line In: YesAudio Battery Life: 20 HrStorage Capacity: 5 GB , 6 GBDimensions: 3.3 x 2.5 x 0.6 inchesWeight: 3.2 ozThe good: Small, slim, and sleek; excellent battery life; strong sound quality; solid value; nimble navigation; bookmarking feature; Janus compatible. The bad: No FM tuner; no physical hold switch; no on-the-fly playlists; battery not removable.The bottom line: The Rio Carb on Pearl largely lives up to the hype. This mini hard drive player has a great design, an excellent interface, and Energizer-like battery life.

iriver S10
2007-11-03 06:15:00
Companyiriver Inc : http://www.iriveramerica.com/Tech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 PlayerRadio: YesRecording, Voice: YesRecording, Line In: NoVideo Recording: YesMusic Playback Formats: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, ASFPhoto formats: BMPAudio Battery Life: 8 HrWeight: 0.03 lbsStorage Capacity: 2 GBThe good: The iRiver S10 features a cute, wearable design with an innovative, clickable screen; the bright OLED screen makes for easy navigation. The player includes nice extras such as an FM tuner, voice recorder, and alarm clock. It also plays OGG files and offers good sound quality. The bad: The iRiver S10 is expensive, suffers from an unimpressive battery life, and doesn't support DRM-protected music. Oddly, it doesn't support JPEG photos--only BMP. It may be too tiny for some users. The bottom line: The undeniably cute iRiver S10 sounds great and is packed with features, but its lofty price tag and paltry battery life might be a deterrent for some users.
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iriver Clix Gen 2
2007-11-03 05:29:00
Companyiriver Inc : http://www.iriveramerica.com/ Tech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 PlayerRadio: YesRecording, Voice: YesRecording, Line In: NoVideo Recording: NoMusic Playback Formats: Audible, MP3, OGG, WMA, Protected WMAPhoto formats: JPEGVideo Formats: MPEG4, WMVAudio Battery Life: 16.75 HrScreen Resolution: 320 x 240 pixelsScreen Size: 2.2 inches Dimensions: 3.16 x 1.84 x 0.51 inchesWeight: 1.9 ozStorage Capacity: 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GBThe good: The next generation iRiver Clix is even sleeker and slimmer than its predecessor, but offers the same unique and intuitive interface and stellar audio quality. This player comes packed with extras such as an FM radio; a voice recorder; an alarm clock; support for subscription content as well as OGG and Audible files; and photo, video, and text viewing. The Clix includes SRS Wow sound effects, it has good battery life, and it's priced competitively. The bad: There's no cradle or line-in recording options for the new Clix yet, and iRiver doesn...
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iPod shuffle (2nd generation)
2007-11-01 04:39:00
CompanyApple Computer Inc. : http://www.apple.com/Tech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 Player Radio: No Recording, Voice: No Recording, Line In: No Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, MP3, WAV Audio Battery Life: 12 Hr Storage Capacity: 1 GB Dimensions: 1.1 x 1.6 x .4 inchesThe good: The competitively priced iPod Shuffle has a dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls, and its integrated belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player. The Shuffle is available in five, metallic colors, and the package includes a cute little syncing cradle. The bad: The iPod Shuffle has no screen, so there's no way to navigate easily among artists, albums, or playlists. And it only offers so-so sound quality. The player might be too small for some users, and nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go appeal. The bottom line: If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation i...
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iPod Nano (3rd generation)
2007-10-31 05:22:00
CompanyApple Computer Inc. : http://www.apple.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Flash MP3 Player Radio: NoRecording, Voice: No Recording, Line In: No Video Recording: No Music Playback Formats: AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV Photo formats: JPEG Video Formats: MPEG4 Screen Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels Screen Size: 2 inches Storage Capacity: 4 GB , 8 GB Dimensions: 2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26 inches Weight: 1.74 ozThe good: The third-generation iPod Nano offers crisp, bright video playback, an exceptionally thin all-metal body, above-average battery life, built-in games, and an advanced user interface.The bad: We're not crazy about the wider body, the smaller scroll wheel, the lack of video output, and the average-sounding audio quality.The bottom line: The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price.
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iPod Classic (80 GB , 160 GB)
2007-10-31 04:37:00
CompanyApple Computer Inc. : http://www.apple.comTech SpecPlayer Type: Portable Media Player Radio: No Recording, Voice: No Music Playback Formats: AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV, Protected AAC Photo formats: BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PSD, PNG, GIF Video Formats: MPEG4 Audio Battery Life: 40 Hr Video Battery Life: 7 Hr Screen Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels Screen Size: 2.5 inches Storage Capacity: 80GB , 160 GB Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.53 inches Weight: (80 GB) Weight: 4.9 ounces, (160 GB) 5.7 ouncesThe good: The iPod Classic is just like the fifth-generation iPod with video, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphical user interface. The bad: Video output now requires a proprietary cable; audio quality has not improved; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems. The bottom line: The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. ...
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