The Best MP3 Players Under $100 by Vince Capocci
You don't have to fork out $250 for a super-diggy-whizbang mp3 player, do you? There are cheap mp3 players to be had, with a host of features perfectly suitable for everyday use. Here is a small sampling of some of the highest-rated cheap mp3 players. ... Unlike the iPod Shuffle, the iRiver mp3 player does come with an LCD screen and an FM tuner. ... Users of the iRiver iFP-180T like the sound quality, but opinions vary about the ease of use, saying it is difficult to download songs, or to figure out the controls.

How To Watch Movies On Your Pocket PC And Other Handheld Secrets by John Deprice
Handhelds, like PocketPC and Palm are incredible pieces of hardware. With appropriate software you can turn them into TVs, DVD players and much more. Curious? Read On. PocketDVDStudio (PQDVD) With PocketDVDStudio you can watch DVD movies on a wide variety of mobile devices, like Pocket PC,... The software can compress any DVD movie less than 3 hours long into a 128MB/256MB or larger memory card. ... contact, tasks, notes and email synchronized between your PC and your iPod. ... iPodSync (ICC) With iPodSync, you can view your Outlook Contacts, Calendars, Tasks and Notes on your iPod.

How to Buy an MP3 Player that Works for Your Life by Carol Finch
If you've just decided that the time is now right to buy an MP3 player then you might well feel completely confused about the choices you have to make. It doesn't matter whether you have a big budget or whether you want to keep it cheap and simple - there are a bewildering number of different... A good review, however, will tell you all about stuff such as: Software issues Most MP3 players come with their own software to help you manage your audio ripping and downloads. ... Many manufacturers have made great moves to make their players look just as good as Apple's products (take a look...

Tips To Become a Master DVD Ripper by Ted Peterson
How difficult is to perform a DVD ripping? What should you look for and what do you need in order to do a successful job? Here are some tips that can be useful. If you are looking to become a master dvd ripper then you will have to learn the basics of the subject. ... This software will convert your dvd to a video that can be added to your playlist on your video iPod for free. ... Not only are there dvd rippers to convert a dvd to a format your PC can deal with, but there is now even a dvd ripper that allows you to put a dvd onto a video iPod.

Video Bytes From The Web by Jim Edwards
** Handheld Video ** Apple Computers recently announced the addition of a small video screen to its new iPod, the perennial favorite portable MP3 music player. Apple's announcement comes as no surprise to many "expert" market watchers, but their stock did go up about 10% within days of the... That means instead of getting a video player and then searching for content to play on it, users of the new video iPod can easily download and play their favorite videos, TV shows and more from the already hugely popular iTunes service.

Some Thoughts on Choosing a Flash MP3 Player by Vince Capocci
Flash mp3 players come with an exciting array of features, and can be used for more than playing music while you cycle at the gym. Here are some things to think about when purchasing a flash mp3 player, which might make the difference between your choice becoming an indispensable tool, or just... USB 2 has pretty much become the industry standard in flash mp3 players, but it might not be the standard on your personal computer, which you will be using to download the music into the flash mp3 player's memory.

New Google Software: 13 Free Downloads that You're Gonna Love by James Bradley
IIf you've not downloaded the newest free software bundle from Google yet, then you've gotta read this... This package includes the latest powerful tools with countless features that will benefit you in a number of ways. There's text, photo, music, and video applications, programs that address... This version claims to launch up to 50% faster than Reader 6.0 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE -- Google Talk is a voice & IM application that allows you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free.

Tale of Two Phones by Chin Wong
By now, the whole world knows about the iPhone, Apple’s first stab at the mobile phone business. Not even on sale yet, the phone has stirred up a feeding frenzy in the press on the strength of Apple’s remarkable success with the iPod and Steve Jobs’ legendary marketing skills. ... Also like the iPod, the iPhone is designed to be a closed system. ... Unlike the iPhone and most other mobile handsets in the market, the Neo1973 smart phone uses open source software developed on a platform called OpenMoko.

20 Ways to Get More from your MP3 Player by Daniel Dwase
1. Protecting your asset So, you've just splashed your hard-earned cash on a smart, new MP3 player? Now, surely it's sensible to spend a few more money on a cover to keep it shiny and new – not least after the horror stories surrounding the nano's scratchability. ... Make sure your iPod has had the v1.1 software update, and – hey presto! ... The new iPod Radio Remote weighs just 15g, and acts as a link between any suitable pair of headphones and your USB connection port on your iPod. ... Head for www.sprote.com/clutter for the freebie software download.

Choosing a Portable MP3 Player: Part 1 by Jason Kohrs
MP3 players are everywhere! It seems that the number of makes and models in this market is growing daily, with features and capabilities intended to appeal to just about anyone shopping for one of these devices. MP3 players have been around much longer than the Apple iPod , but there is no... In addition to MP3,the iPod supports these two formats and a few others that most other players do not support, which makes sharing these files with any other device just about impossible without conversion software.