XtremeMac is no stranger in iPod accessory land, but the company made its first foray into the tabletop audio arena with the Tango. (XtremeMac now also offers an iPod radio alarm clock, the Luna.) Indeed, the Tango looks a bit like a tabletop itself, ...

The Griffin iKaraoke is the smallest karaoke machine I've ever seen, and teeny gadgets sure do turn heads around here--especially when related to MP3 players. But when it comes to karaoke, smaller does not equal better. The iKaraoke is sleek, ...

It was only a matter of time before Samsung put out a speakerless version of the innovative YP-K5 MP3 player. We got our hands on a preproduction model of the YP-K3, and it delivers the goods in an even sexier--if slightly bigger--body than the iPod ...

Apple iPod ShuffleIt's true: the second-generation iPod Shuffle (1GB) is the lowest-profile MP3 player we've laid eyes on. Apple may have been slow out of the gate, but the company has succeeded in launching perhaps the tiniest and simplest player on ...

The competitively priced iPod Shuffle has a dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls, and its integrated belt clip provides a handy way to keep track of the player. The Shuffle is available in five, metallic colors, and the package ...

The iPod Shuffle has no screen, so there's no way to navigate easily among artists, albums, or playlists. And it only offers so-so sound quality. The player might be too small for some users, and nonstandard USB syncing takes away from its plug-and-go ...

If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.

It's been a relatively quiet year for Philips in the portable entertainment category, with the company mostly massaging its touch-sensitive MP3 player line into more compact, flash-based designs. The company's latest device, the Portable Media Center ...

Of the numerous models in the new Archos 04 series, the 30GB 604 WiFi is definitely the most advanced. Basically, the 604 WiFi ($449.99) is the 604 (read the review) with integrated Wi-Fi and a touch screen. This model is an updated version of the ...

The Archos 604 WiFi is limited to 30GB ; must purchase separate kit to record audio/video ; must purchase separate kit to get a power adapter ; must purchase plug-ins for certain types of video files ; weak bundled accessories ; proprietary USB cable ...

Sirius Stiletto 100 CNET finally received the much-ballyhooed Stiletto 100, the portable Sirius satellite receiver that can nearly do it all. ...

The intriguing Sirius Stiletto 100 is packed with useful radio and digital audio features, and it's easy and fun to use. However, some consumers may find the Stiletto too bulky, and battery life isn't stellar.

RCA continues its portable video player parade with the Lyra X3030, the upgrade to the company's short-lived X3000. (In fact, the X3030 was announced just as we finished our review of the X3000 in April.) In addition to a much-needed boost in capacity ...

Thoughtful physical design ; useful photo features ; supports music and video from Windows Media services and Audible ; useful built-in kickstand ; removable battery ; line-in A/V recording out of the box ; lots of bundled extras

The all-inclusive RCA Lyra X3030 is a solid video playback and recording device, despite its poorly designed menu interface. Yet there are still PVPs on the market that perform better.

After a bit of a hiatus, Cowon is ready to unleash a gaggle of gadget goodness that will get geek hearts pumping. In addition to the curious P5 (a Windows CE device with 5-inch screen) and the long-awaited A3 (the follow-up to the distinguished A2 PVP ...

The superportable Cowon iAudio F2 is a feature-packed performer, but its mini cell phone design makes it a bear to use. Plus it maxes out at 2GB.

10/5/06 Editor's note: Toshiba has recently dropped the price of its Gigabeat V30 from $399.99 to $299.99. CNET purchased the reviewed unit for $399.99 as soon as it was available September 30.In 2006, the supercompact Gigabeat S launched Toshiba into ...

The Toshiba Gigabeat V offers audio, video, and photo playback in a slim and original form factor ; PMC software is intuitive ; solid processor performance ; compatible with WMA Lossless ; standard USB port ; excellent audio quality ; good battery life