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Hands-on with the iPad's iPod Hands-on with the iPad's iPod

Overall, Apple's iPad looks and behaves like a scaled-up version of an iPod Touch or iPhone, but there are some key differences that distinguish the iPad from its pocket-size comrades. One difference, surprisingly, is music playback.

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MP3 player video reviews

  • Cowon iAudio E2
  • Phillips Activa MP3 player
  • Editors' Choice: Apple iPod Touch (third-generation)
  • Apple iPod Nano (fifth-generation) Editor's Take
Cowon iAudio E2

In the world of supertiny MP3 players, the Cowon E2 delivers great sound, in spite of a confusing design.

Phillips Activa MP3 player

At CES 2010, Donald Bell takes a First Look at the Phillips Activa MP3 player.

Editors' Choice: Apple iPod Touch (third-generation)

CNET Senior Editor Donald Bell gives his take on what makes the Apple iPod Touch such an exceptional portable media ...

Apple iPod Nano (fifth-generation) Editor's Take

Get a hands-on look at Apple's fifth-generation iPod Nano and see what Senior Editor Donald Bell has to say ...

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