Whether you're after something small, portable and cheap - such as the Creative Zen Mozaic - or something more fully featured, we've got the latest and greatest in portable music on test. The benchmark they all try to meet is the iPod Classic, which at $300 for 80GB of storage and 45 hours of audio battery life is still the clear leader.

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A deserving Award-winner: great sound from a small, travel-friendly speaker system

Good to have WMP compatibility, but it needs better sound.

Lots of positives here, but a few minor negatives, too

The wireless feature is a neat touch, but the iBall's core function – sounding good – just isn’t there

An excellent player from Samsung, combing outstanding innovation with great sound and picture clarity

Researchers promise robust stortage lasting 'millions of years'.

World's first carbon-free processor.

Apple Computer has unveiled a version of its market-leading iPod that also plays videos and increased the iMac computer's ability to act as a home entertainment hub by adding a remote control.

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Whether you are a busy commuter or a frequent flyer or maybe you prefer to just travel for business or pleasure, there's a selection of kit that can simpify your life.