Portable Media Players
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This rare iPod prototype could be yours for $100,000
By David Nield published
A piece of Apple history has popped up on eBay but you probably can't afford it.

Astell&Kern AK70 review
By Jon Porter published
Astell&Kern's A70 makes a decent case for why you might still want to consider a dedicated audio player in 2016.

Sony NW-ZX100HN review
By Zak Storey published
Another addition to the world of portable HRA music players. But for £500 Sony's NW-ZX100HN still isn't without sin.

Pioneer XDP-100R review
By Dave James published
updated Pioneer's HRA player was a little too softly spoken for our tastes at launch, but a recent update has solved its biggest problem and made it much louder.

Pioneer's Hi-Res player uses audio origami to fit lossless music in your pocket
By Dave James published
The new XDP-100R is a great-sounding bit of kit now, and will form the vanguard of Tidal's MQA Hi-Res streaming revolution.

iPods getting spec update, new colours next week
By David Nield published
Fresh leaks suggest that Apple will indeed unveil a new set of iPod players this coming Tuesday.

Is Apple killing the iPod for good?
By Kevin Oliver published
Apple has pulled the iPod from the top of its site, where it's resided for over 13 years.

Wait... is the iPod not dead after all?
By David Nield published
Rumors reckon Apple is doing the voodoo on its iPod - giving it a 2015 refresh with fancy new features.
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