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11/2/2009

Haier America Video MP3 Player (4GB)

Price: $41.33 - $44.08
Specs: Flash player, 4 GB, Lithium polymer

The Bottom Line
The Haier America Video MP3 Player is nothing special, but the shuffle works a treat.

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very good

10/30/2009

AKG K 518 LE headphones (red)

Price: $139.95 - $139.95

The Bottom Line
The AKG K 315 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.

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very good

10/30/2009

AKG K 518 LE headphones (green)

Price: $119.94 - $139.95

The Bottom Line
The AKG K 315 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.

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outstanding

10/29/2009

Klipsch Image S4i earphones with mic

Price: $99.00 - $99.99
Specs: Headset, In-ear ear-bud, 0.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating

The Bottom Line
The Klipsch Image S4i earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much, and they include compelling extras for iPhone and iPod users.

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very good

10/20/2009

Motorola M25 Digital Audio Player (256MB)

Price: $59.95 - $59.95
Specs: Digital player / recorder / radio, 256 MB, MP3, WMA, Audible, 1 x Alkaline AAA type Standard battery

The Bottom Line
What it lacks in grace the M25 makes up for in performance.

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good

10/15/2009

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint

Price: $199.00 - $199.99
Specs: Over-the-ear, 0.5 lbs, Stereo, Noise canceling circuit, Lightweight, Fold-flat design, Closed-back headphones, Comfortable earcups

The Bottom Line
We hoped that the Audio-Technica's QuietPoint ATH-ANC7b noise-canceling headphones would deliver more bang for the buck than Bose's noise-canceling models--but they don't.

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excellent

10/5/2009

Monster Turbine Pro In-Ear Speakers

Price: $279.99 - $279.99
Specs: Ear-bud, Copper, Stereo, Gold-plated contacts, In-ear speaker design, Sound isolation, All-metal housing, Pro strain relief, MicroStrand conductors, Patented magnetic flux tube

The Bottom Line
The Monster Turbine Pro earphones offer a sleek and stylish design and plenty of deep, thumping bass. If you have money to burn, these are a nice choice.

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very good

10/1/2009

Bose SoundDock 10

Price: $599.00 - $599.95

The Bottom Line
While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

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good

9/24/2009

Altec Lansing Orbit USB iML237

Price: $49.95 - $49.95

The Bottom Line
While its $50 list price is high, the Orbit USB iML237 portable speaker is an attractive option for laptop users who want a compact travel speaker that outperforms their internal laptop speakers.

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good

9/21/2009

Creative EP-630 (white)

Price: $32.67 - $32.67
Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, White, 0.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 1 year Limited warranty

The Bottom Line
The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall.

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good

9/21/2009

Creative EP-630 (green)

Price: $39.99 - $39.99
Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Green, 0.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 1 year Limited warranty

The Bottom Line
The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall.

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good

9/21/2009

Creative EP-630 (pink)

Price: $39.99 - $39.99
Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Pink, 0.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 1 year Limited warranty

The Bottom Line
The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall.

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good

9/21/2009

Creative EP-630 (blue)

Price: $39.99 - $39.99
Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Blue, 0.3 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug, 1 year Limited warranty

The Bottom Line
The Creative EP-630 earphones offer a comfortable and stylish design, solid audio quality, and handy sound isolation. They're a good value overall.

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good

9/18/2009

Skullcandy Smokin' Buds headphones (black/chrome)

Price: $32.95 - $32.95
Specs: Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Black, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

The Bottom Line
Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners.

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outstanding

9/17/2009

Grado PS1000

Price: $1,695.00 - $1,695.00
Specs: Over-the-ear, Black, Stereo, Open acoustic seal, Open-back earcups, Metal-framed outer grill structure, Dynamic driver

The Bottom Line
They may cost as much as a big-screen TV, but the PS1000s are simply the best-sounding, most comfortable, and best-looking Grado headphones we've ever tested.

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excellent

9/9/2009

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 16GB, pink)

Price: $169.99 - $179.00
Specs: Digital player / radio, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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excellent

9/9/2009

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, pink)

Price: $139.98 - $149.00
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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excellent

9/9/2009

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 16GB, orange)

Price: $169.00 - $179.00
Specs: Digital player / radio, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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excellent

9/9/2009

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, orange)

Price: $139.98 - $149.00
Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line
No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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good

9/9/2009

Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 4GB, pink)

Price: $75.00 - $79.00
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line
The third-generation iPod Shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but the quirky controls and microscopic design make it a limited recommendation.

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