Consumers looking to rip MP3s using Windows XP's media player will have to pay as much as US$30 extra for the capability
Microsoft will provide the resources for ripping MP3 files in Windows XP after all. But there is a catch: Consumers will pay extra for it.
Digital music and DVD movie add-on packs for Windows XP could stir controversy around its decision not to fully support the MP3 file format.
Apple Computer's apparent cold shoulder to RealNetworks this week has once again put the company's "go it alone" strategy in the spotlight.
Web services are a dominant theme for the next version of Windows Media Player, making its first preview appearance next month.
While Media Player 9.0 isn't perfect, it does feature enough improvements to make it a recommended upgrade from older versions.
Iomega's Super DVD Writer is a fast external burner that offers hassle-free USB setup and a decent software bundle.
Try Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD if you want to add video importing and editing to your basic authoring, but beware the haphazard tool integration.
With its glitzy looks and wide range of features, the Sony MDP-AP20U will strike a chord with Sony-style fans or gadget geeks with very deep pockets.
Just when we thought Creative Labs couldn't possibly cram any more features into its sound boards, the company surprised us once again with the Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1.
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