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Tiny, inexpensive and powerful, but what's the catch?]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vlcs-finally-out-of-testing-stage.htm http://apcmag.com//vlcs-finally-out-of-testing-stage.htm

The open-source media player that holds a master key has just turned v1 after 8 years.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:17:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//classified_us_military_secrets_on_mp3_player.htm http://apcmag.com//classified_us_military_secrets_on_mp3_player.htm

A New Zealander has inadvertently gained access to US military secrets after buying an old MP3 player for $NZ18 ($14.50) from an op-shop.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:50:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//cowon_a3_portable_media_par_excellence.htm http://apcmag.com//cowon_a3_portable_media_par_excellence.htm

The iPod's anithesis, it's chunky and functiontional at best, but check out the multimedia playback!]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//settop_boxes_to_get_vlc_for_allformat_tv_playback.htm http://apcmag.com//settop_boxes_to_get_vlc_for_allformat_tv_playback.htm

Funding to port the popular VLC open source media player to set-top boxes could mean a lounge-room media player that actually supports all the media you want to play.]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_look_xbox_media_centre_for_mac.htm http://apcmag.com//first_look_xbox_media_centre_for_mac.htm

The venerable Xbox Media Centre (XBMC) has been ported to OS X, and it might be better than Apple Front Row for many people.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_ipod_touch_is_really_in_a_class_of_its_own.htm http://apcmag.com//the_ipod_touch_is_really_in_a_class_of_its_own.htm

There’s no device we can think of that offers the same combination of features.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:30:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//an_apple_alternative.htm http://apcmag.com//an_apple_alternative.htm

Creative’s been plugging their Zen line for some time now. With 4GB of flash memory, it’s a sleek little unit. ]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:26:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//true_plug_and_play.htm http://apcmag.com//true_plug_and_play.htm

Until it’s turned on, the Samsung T10 looks like a piece of plastic. Hit the power button and a set of touch controls light up giving a space age look.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:23:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//irivers_most_popular_seller.htm http://apcmag.com//irivers_most_popular_seller.htm

Controls are easy to use although it takes some practice to control the dial.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:18:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the_original__is_it_still_the_best.htm http://apcmag.com//the_original__is_it_still_the_best.htm

Given the iPod’s dominance it’s hard to believe that Sony created the market with the original Walkman.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:16:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//when_youre_looking_for_cute.htm http://apcmag.com//when_youre_looking_for_cute.htm

The Sansa Clip is a music-only device — the crystal clear OLED screen is for text only.]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:09:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:44:18 +1000