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The Windows Media ecosystem
MTV Urge and Windows Media 11 are the new stars in the WMA world. If all-you-can-eat on-the-go music is what you're after, this is where to get it.
MTV Urge and Windows Media 11 are the new stars in the WMA world. If all-you-can-eat on-the-go music is what you're after, this is where to get it.
Starz Vongo
$10 per month is a fair price for all-you-can-watch movies, but Vongo needs a better selection of movies and improved compatibility with portable devices.
$10 per month is a fair price for all-you-can-watch movies, but Vongo needs a better selection of movies and improved compatibility with portable devices.
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Firmware Watch
CNET editors gather the most up-to-date firmware so that you can get the most out of your MP3 player or PVP. Click here for a firmware update tutorial.
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.
Top 5 audio jukeboxes
CNET editors select their 5 favorite applications for organizing, managing, and playing back digital music.
CNET editors select their 5 favorite applications for organizing, managing, and playing back digital music.
Top 5 music stores
CNET editors select their 5 favorite online music shops for purchasing tracks and albums à la carte.
CNET editors select their 5 favorite online music shops for purchasing tracks and albums à la carte.
Top 5 music subscription services
CNET editors select their 5 favorite online music subscription services for all-you-can-eat digital audio consumption.
CNET editors select their 5 favorite online music subscription services for all-you-can-eat digital audio consumption.
Digital audio software spotlight
Apple GarageBand 3
GarageBand is only available as part of the larger iLife suite. But even if you want GarageBand and not the rest of the apps in the package, buy it anyway--the digital audio production program is well worth it.
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GarageBand is only available as part of the larger iLife suite. But even if you want GarageBand and not the rest of the apps in the package, buy it anyway--the digital audio production program is well worth it.
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CNET editor Jasmine France's favorite dance tracks
1. "Sexyback"
Justin Timberlake
2. "S.O.S."
Rhianna
3. "Faster Kill Pussycat"
Paul Oakenfold
4. "Ooh La La"
Goldfrapp
5. "World, Hold On"
Bob Sinclar
6. "Wait a Minute"
Pussycat Dolls
7. "Precious"
Depeche Mode
8. "Waiting" (Josh Harris Remix)
Taxi Doll
9. "I Don't Feel Like Dancing"
Scissor Sisters
10. "Promiscuous"
Nelly Furtado
1. "Sexyback"
Justin Timberlake
2. "S.O.S."
Rhianna
3. "Faster Kill Pussycat"
Paul Oakenfold
4. "Ooh La La"
Goldfrapp
5. "World, Hold On"
Bob Sinclar
6. "Wait a Minute"
Pussycat Dolls
7. "Precious"
Depeche Mode
8. "Waiting" (Josh Harris Remix)
Taxi Doll
9. "I Don't Feel Like Dancing"
Scissor Sisters
10. "Promiscuous"
Nelly Furtado
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