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Eliot Van Buskirk
MP3 Insider | Eliot Van Buskirk
New ultracompact hard drive-based players such as Apple's iPod Mini are making quite a splash, but they're not for everyone.


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Ultimate iPod accessories
We've rounded up the best iPod companions you can buy--everything from battery booster packs to glow-in-the-dark cases--for iPods new and old. If you're looking for a perfect stocking stuffer for the iPod lover in your life, you'll likely find it here.    12/05/03
Top 10 must-have DVD-Audio/SACDs
We've auditioned piles of high-resolution audio titles and picked 10 of our current favorites. After you hear these remastered classics, don't expect to be able to listen to a regular old CD in the same way again.    11/12/03
Five reasons not to buy an iPod
We love the iPod, really. But it's not for everyone, as our list of reasons not to buy shows. Before you send us your rants, Apple fans, please check out our list of reasons to think about possibly considering another MP3 player.    11/5/03
We pick 10 irresistible gadgets
We rounded up the latest and greatest gear for work and play and narrowed down the list to just 10.    10/13/03
The sound of silence
Sick of fighting external sounds with your MP3 playerıs volume knob? These noise-canceling headphones will give you some peace of ear.    7/9/03
CNET's guide to surround formats
That long row of logos on the faces of today's A/V receivers is a mystery to many home-theater shoppers. Why Dolby Digital? What's DTS? How about SACD and DVD-Audio? Our guide solves the mystery.    4/10/03
Tutorials
Which MP3 player is best for me?
These days, there are almost as many types of MP3 player as there are types of MP3 listener. Take our MP3 player personality test to find out which one suits you best.
How to turn CDs into WMAs
These days, there are almost as many types of MP3 player as there are types of MP3 listener. Take our MP3 player personality test to find out which one suits you best.
Turn your CDs into MP3 files
One great reason to get into MP3 encoding is so that you can put together an online mix and send the location to your friends. But whatever your reason, you'll need to be able to encode MP3s for free and without a lot of undue hassle.
Turn vinyl LPs into CDs
Turning your records into CDs is a great idea, and it's completely legal under the Fair Use provision of the American Home Recording Act.
Burning Down the House: Ripping, Recording, Remixing, and More
This book teaches you how to do all sorts of new stuff with your digital music, from setting up your own Internet radio station to remixing your favorite songs.


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bit rate - In essence, a measure of how many bits describes each sound in an audio file. A low bit rate means lower quality and a smaller file size, while a high bit rate means better quality and larger files. The standard bit rate is 128Kbps.
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