NewsMicrosoft Updates Zune Despite Competition
Posted 09/04/08 at 06:18:41 PM by Florence Ion
Despite its diminishing popularity, Microsoft still plans on releasing new Zune models in 120GB and 8GB (flash-based) capacities. We’re unsure what colors will be released, but we do know that you’ll at least have the option of a black 120GB and a blue 8GB.
Though the Zune never bumped Apple’s iPod out of first place, it managed to make its mark in the digital audio player (DAP) market with wireless syncing and a bigger screen. The player became a little played out though, with weak sales making the Zune an after thought in the DAP market.
Engadget reports that the old 80GB and 4GB were discontinued at Wal-Mart, just in time to pave the way for their successors. The new Zunes will cost $249 and $149, respectively, with the 80GB iPod Classic costing the same as a 120GB Zune. Though the price tag may seem a little steep, the Zune’s features, such as the built-in FM Tuner and wireless capabilities, give consumers a little more bang for their buck.
ReviewsCowon A3 Portable Multimedia Player 
Posted 09/03/08 at 08:00:00 PM by Michael Brown
If you’re willing to look beyond everyone’s favorite fruit company when you shop for a digital media player, you’ll encounter some wildly underrated alternatives. Cowon manufactures more than a few, including the nearly divine A3.
In fact, there’s just one feature that kills our enthusiasm for this chunky player: The joystick you must use to navigate the device’s user interface (among other things). You’ll find our full review after the jump.
ReviewsCambridge SoundWorks SoundWorks i765
Posted 04/04/08 at 05:46:33 PM by Michael Brown
The tabletop radio made a major comeback a few years ago when Tom DeVesto, cofounder of Cambridge SoundWorks, left that company to form Tivoli Audio. But Tom’s old company hasn’t lost its knack for building great-sounding audio gear either, and the Cambridge SoundWorks’ SoundWorks i765 is a tabletop radio on steroids.
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NewsApple Takes a Bite out of DRM
Posted 05/30/07 at 10:37:56 AM by Michael Brown
Our listening challenge reveals that songs encoded at 256Kb/s are only slighty better than 128Kb/s tracks.
FROM THE ARCHIVECambridge SoundWorks PlayDock Zen
Posted 05/15/07 at 02:27:08 PM by Michael Brown
Batteries or AC. Video-out or stereo line-in. We like options. And so we like the Cambridge Soundworks PlayDock Zen.
FROM THE ARCHIVEEarly Hands-on Look at the Sansa Connect
Posted 04/10/07 at 02:36:04 PM by Michael Brown
This Wi-Fi-enabled MP3 player is (almost) everything the Zune should have been.
FROM THE ARCHIVETrading CDs on lala.com
Posted 04/06/07 at 04:53:00 PM by Michael Brown
This online service offers a great way to get rid of the CDs you don't want and to buy the CDs you do want for cheap.
ReviewsTrekStor Vibez 8GB MP3 Player
Posted 04/05/07 at 06:22:04 PM by Michael Brown
TrekStor’s Vibez media player has several innovative features we really dig; unfortunately, these innovations are undone by a few less desirable traits.
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