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Welcome to the PC Mag Buying Guide newsletter.
This week: Everything you need to know about MP3 players.
 The Best MP3 Players
Expert View: DRM-Free Comes at a Price
Would You Use a Personal Media Player?
The Ten Weirdest MP3 Players-Ever
The Best MP3 Players
Odds are, when you hear the term MP3 player, the picture that pops into your head is one of an Apple iPod—and with good reason. iPods make up a disproportionately large share of the portable music player market, but they're not the only game in town. If you're in the market for a new tune-transporting gadget, there are some things to consider before you jump in and buy a $300 iPod. For example, how much memory do you really need? What sort of file format and software compatibility do you want? If you're not sure, we'll help you sort it all out so you can pick the best player.
Expert View: DRM-Free Comes at a Price
Apple and EMI are working together to provide DRM-free downloads on iTunes. This week's Buying Guide author, Tim Gideon, can't help but wonder if this is really a good thing. As he sees it, there are some major flaws exposed in this new and "better" downloading plan. Most outstanding, of course, is the price hike from 99 cents to $1.29 per track. But that's not all. Find out what his whole beef is.
Would You Use a Personal Media Player?
So toting your entire music library around with you isn't enough, eh? You need more options like video and games to bring along for the ride, you say? Then a portable media player is the answer for you. These gizmos straddle the line between your traditional MP3 player and a portable, pocketable PC. Some have Wi-Fi capability, whereas others can actually stream video from a local PC. And most weigh in at 2 pounds or well below. If all that sounds appealing, then one of these four players is for you.
The Ten Weirdest MP3 Players-Ever
It wasn't too long ago that we were saddled with bulky cassette and CD players if we wanted to carry our music along with us. Oh, how times have changed. Not only can we carry thousands of tracks anywhere, but we can even choose a portable audio device in a shape that suits our fancy. Some MP3 players, though, push the limits. What strange shapes did we find when hunting for the weirdest players around? Check out PCMag.com to find out.
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More MP3 Player Reviews:
iRiver Clix Gen 2
This is a feature-packed, beautifully designed flash player that comes in all the capacities the Apple iPod nano does. If you're not married to iTunes, the clix is a great little player that looks pretty darn cool, too.
RCA Opal
A cheesy design, substandard display, and convoluted user interface are balanced by a low price and the best in-box headphones our analysts have heard to date.
For more MP3 player reviews, news, guides, expert advice, and alerts, visit our MP3 Player Guide.
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