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Maximum PC hits the streets


to bring you the scoop on 10 new portable audio


and video players!


—LOGAN DECKER


In simpler times, the selection of available MP3 players


boiled down to brand X and brand Y, with brand Z avail-


able only in South Korea. And back then, few folks even


dreamed of carrying a library of movies to watch on the


long buggy ride to the county fair. Today, fl ash memory,


miniature hard drives, lossless codecs, and touch-sen-


sitive interfaces are all matters to be considered when


choosing a digital audio player, and video players rely


on your understanding of video codecs, OLED screens,


DVD ripping, and viewing angles, to select the best one


for your cravings.


Don’t take a stranger’s word for it. We begged for,


bought, and stole 10 of the latest portable players and


gave them a thorough examination, so the next time


you slip some shady character your cash, you’ll know


exactly what you’re getting. Unless, of course, it’s a


knockoff, in which case all we can say is, sucker!


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Psst!


Wanna buy


a


Player?


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