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Old-school Koss PortaPro headphones win Editors' Choice
Who said we don't like retro tech here at CNET? The Koss PortaPro look distinctively like something out of Tron and they've been around unchanged for more than 23 years, but that doesn't take away from the fact that they sound fantastic and come with a lifetime warranty. Read on to find out why else these old-school cans garnered a coveted Editors' Choice award. Koss PortaPro review

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Zune (second generation, 80GB)
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Onkyo TX-SR605 (black)
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Apple iPod Touch (16GB)
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Sony Walkman NWZ-S718 (8GB)
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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
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Creative TravelSound i80 for iPod Nano
The Creative TravelSound i80 speaker is a solid option for third-generation iPod Nano owners who value portability and integration over top-notch sound quality. Read more

Etymotic hf2 noise-isolating headset + earphones
For iPhone users with a penchant for improved sound quality and a willingness to stick things in their ears, the Etymotic hf2 earphones are a reasonable option. Read more

iLuv i399 (Black, Bluetooth)
While the iLuv i399 is still a solid-sounding iPod speaker dock, we wish it had held on to some of the features the made the previous model such an excellent value. Read more

Samsung SBH500 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones (blue)
The Samsung SBH500 stereo Bluetooth headset is marred by a poor, uncomfortable design. Call quality is solid, but we give a pass in all respects. Read more

'MPlayer' finally rolls onto U.S. shores
Mike Yamamoto
Disney appears to have a penchant for making music gadgets out of its characters' heads, and certainly its most famous franchise won't be left out of the party. Read more

Flash memory, bookmarking, and a replaceable battery
Posted by ThomasA2008
I looked through the past posts and didn't seem to find a player with all three critical features I'm looking for. I'm looking for a flash based memory MP3 player (no hard drive or MiniDisc) that supports user-replaceable batteries (rechargeable, or preferably AA or AAA), and bookmarking. Capability for viewing photos or movies is nice/acceptable, but not required. From what I've seen this seems to be a holy grail of MP3 player request! Read more 

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• 2. "Salute Your Solution" by The Raconteurs
• 3. "Black Mags" by The Cool Kids
• 4. "If I Had Eyes" by Jack Johnson
• 5. "Title And Registration" by Death Cab for Cutie

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