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  • Pioneer XW-NAC range
    Published:  04 July, 2010

    The XW-NAC3 (pictured) and XW-NAC1 include docking for two iPods, while a ‘shuffle’ function enables tracks from both players to be shuffled and mixed to form continuous playback. Both units include Bluetooth functionality, while the XW-NAC3 model also offers internet connectivity via a LAN interface.

  • Panasonic RP-HTX7
    Published:  04 July, 2010

    Boasting fashionable retro styling, these headphones from Panasonic feature 40mm driver units and a 10Hz-28kHz Frequency Response. Previously available in a variety of colours including black, white, pink, cream and blue, the range has been updated to include red and green versions.

  • Sony Walkman A845
    Published:  04 July, 2010

    This svelte device is Sony’s slimmest ever Walkman, measuring just 7.2mm thick. The lightweight player sports a 2.8in OLED screen that can be used to view videos. Equipped with noise cancelling headphones, the A845 has an audio playback time of up to 29 hours and also works with iTunes, BBC iPlayer and Windows Media Player.

  • LG PC14 iPod dock
    Published:  17 July, 2009

    As well as a sporting strikingly stylish design, this docking station from LG enables users to play their iPod through the 100W speakers, and also charges the iPod simultaneously. Along with DAB radio capability, the dock also plays CDs and has a red dimmer light that beats along with the music.

     

  • Griffin TuneFlex
    Published:  17 July, 2009

    This car mount and charger enables users to play an iPod or iPhone through the car stereo. What's more, the SmartClick wireless remote can be attached magnetically to the steering wheel mount or passed around the car, giving other passengers control over the music playback.

     

  • Sony Walkman X Series
    Published:  17 July, 2009

    This MP3 player is Sony's first Walkman to feature a 3in widescreen OLED touchscreen. Available as 16 or 32GB models, the compact gadget not only enables users to play music, but also to view video and photos. The X Series can also play back downloaded videos from BBC iPlayer.

  • Philips Spark
    Published:  17 July, 2009

    Sporting a colour OLED screen, this tiny MP3 player boasts a 27-hour battery life and is available in 2, 4 or 8GB versions. It also boasts FullSound technology - designed to enhance the sound of low bit rate MP3 tracks and bring it back to near-CD quality.

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