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Samsung YP-K5
The Samsung YP-K5 is a unique MP3 player with a fun interface and great sound quality; it may be bulky around the middle, but it's an excellent choice if you want to share your tunes at the drop of a dime.
The Samsung YP-K5 is a unique MP3 player with a fun interface and great sound quality; it may be bulky around the middle, but it's an excellent choice if you want to share your tunes at the drop of a dime.
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Cowon iAudio 6 1.20 - 5/12/2006
The fix: Adds MTP and Janus support for subscription WMA compatibility.
Verdict: A must-have for the music-hungry.
Cowon iAudio U3 1.12 Beta - 1/19/2006
The fix: Some minor bug and delay fixes; better battery life for big files.
Verdict: Worth it, but we're still waiting for DRM compatibility.
Creative Zen Vision:M Firmware 1.11.01 - 1/12/2006
The fix: Improved MP3 playback; improves video playback smoothness.
Verdict: Definitely get this one.
SanDisk Sansa m200 2.11.15.0 - 12/5/2005
The fix: Adds Audible support to American players.
Verdict: Audiobook fans, take heed.
The fix: Adds MTP and Janus support for subscription WMA compatibility.
Verdict: A must-have for the music-hungry.
Cowon iAudio U3 1.12 Beta - 1/19/2006
The fix: Some minor bug and delay fixes; better battery life for big files.
Verdict: Worth it, but we're still waiting for DRM compatibility.
Creative Zen Vision:M Firmware 1.11.01 - 1/12/2006
The fix: Improved MP3 playback; improves video playback smoothness.
Verdict: Definitely get this one.
SanDisk Sansa m200 2.11.15.0 - 12/5/2005
The fix: Adds Audible support to American players.
Verdict: Audiobook fans, take heed.
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Two mean and lean MP3 players duke it out in a winner-take-all death match. Check out our title bout for raw, uncensored action.
Up next: The heavyweight champ defends the throne.
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