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MP3 Insider 108: Headphones are liars and DRM stinks

by Donald Bell

Jasmine's back and Donald wrangles her away from vacation reflection and back into a digital music frame of mind. Discussion topics include a new Philips GoGear review, why you should never trust a headphone review, and what would happen if Apple stopped supporting FairPlay.
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Episode 108

Philips GoGear SA5245 review

Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Voice Recorder

Never trust a headphone review

What if Apple stopped issuing DRM keys?

Band-themed MP3 players: Yay or Nay?

http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/07/finally-a-journ.html

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9922729-1.html

Donald Bell is CNET Reviews' senior editor for MP3 players and portable audio, and one half of the MP3 Insider blog and weekly podcast. He also likes getting his hands dirty with digital audio tools for musicians and DJs.
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