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    Without a doubt, one of the biggest stories of 2000 was the rise of Napster and the continuing saga of MP3. But, MP3 is just one of several digital audio formats widely used today.

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    A new digital storage format called Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is finding its way into consumer products, and it is demonstrably superior to MP3 in a number of ways. Is the format that enabled the rise of online music trading already obsolete?

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    Can you really trust what a salesman tells you? Get the essential information before you enter the store. ZDNet partner Consumer Reports magazine brings you tips on buying everything from DVD players to cordless phones.

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