THIS media player packs a lot into its compact body. Not only does it flaunt 16GB of media storage that lets you flood it with thousands of videos and tunes, but it also boasts a bright 16.7 million colour TFT screen that is all ready to beam out some Desperate Housewives episodes.
The user interface is idiot proof and transferring music to the device is a simple drag-and-drop step from your PC. A built-in SD card slot lets you import media content from the SD/SDHC card to the player itself.
Creative Zen Mozaic EZ300 8GB
$139
Booth: B1915
IF THERE is one thing that most music players lack, it is a solid built-in speaker.
Thanks to the EZ300, you can give your earbuds a break and blast your tunes at a roof-shaking volume via its on-board speakers.
Truly pocket-sized, this lightweight plastic box not only beams out images on its 1.8-inch screen, but its sound amplifying technology also promises to deliver crisp and punchy audio.
Power-packed with additional features such as the FM radio, a voice recorder and an alarm clock, this player gives you bang for your buck.
With an easy plug-and-play feature, the EZ300 also lets users connect it to a PC and drag and drop songs directly into the player.
Shiro MT (DJIX)
$79 (usual price: $99)
Booth: B2005
WHY spend hundreds on a music player when you can get more features for less? The pennysaving Shiro MT (DJIX) not only costs a fraction of what other brands offer, but it also packs oodles of handy aids.
For one thing, it comes with a 2GB built-in memory, with a micro-SD card expansion slot for you to bump up the storage space.
It also supports video playback, letting you enjoy music videos on its 2-inch 262K LCD display.
With 10 hours' worth of music playback, you can listen to that Ciara track again and again.
Shiro VT
$99 (usual price: $129)
Booth: B2005
THIS is what every budget-conscious audiophile needs. By adding sound enhancers and built-in speakers, the Shiro VT offers meaty playback quality and crystal clear vocal reproduction.
You can watch videos on the MP4 player's 2.4-inch LCD display or listen to DJ chatter via its FM radio function.
With audio that is loud enough to send your neighbours banging at your door, the player will meet the needs of any crazy sound buff.
The best part? The player comes bundled with a pair of sound-isolating earphones that block out unwanted environmental noise.
Creative GigaWorks T20 Series II
$159
Booth: B1915
THE Creative T20 Series II might be the size of a dictionary but it has a well-muscled audio that beats squawk boxes twice its size.
Juiced up with a silk dome tweeter and fibreglass driver, this gizmo is said to be loud enough to fill a living room.
It produces surprisingly deep sound quality with bass response that seems to defy physics. Built-in sound and bass enhancers also ensure that you will be blown away by the dynamic ranges and crystal-clear audio produced by this pint-sized boomer.
The volume, bass and treble buttons are positioned at the front of the device, letting you adjust the settings easily.
Sony Walkman W series
Price unavailable (usual price: $129)
Booth: A1910
IT LOOKS like a stick of chewing gum and has an impressive feature-set that will whet any sound buff's audio appetite. A sweet 13.5mm driver and audio enhancers spice things up on the audio output front.
On top of that, its 12-hour battery life is long enough to last even the longest train rides. The player has what it calls a Zappin function, which skips to the main chorus of the song from the start. Press and hold the jog dial to activate the feature. With a modest price tag, this 2GB baby is definitely one to chew on.
A4Tech 5.1 Surround USB Headset (HU-510)
$49 (usual price: $69)
Booth: B1965
WHEN was the last time you donned a pair of headphones, pumped up some house music and got blown away by thumping, head-banging bass? Never?
That is because you have not had your ears on the HU-510. These headcans not only feature eight speakers that blare out a 5.1 surround-sound effect, it also boasts a souped-up amplifier that sends the oomph and the thumps straight into your canals.
What is great is that the in-line multimedia control buttons let you toggle the decibels without having to launch your Windows Media Player.
The gizmo also comes with a noise-cancelling microphone, letting you yell instructions to your friends when you are playing computer games together.
Jabra Halo
$158 (usual price: $198)
Booth: B2001
IF YOU are one of those who detest the thought of having silicon tips violate your ear canals, opt for a pair of high-quality headphones instead.
The Jabra Halo comes with comfy ear pads that not only cushion your ears but also envelop them to isolate unwanted noise.
What is unique about this gadget is that it doubles as a Bluetooth headset: one press of a button allows you to answer calls.
The Halo also allows you to cut the cable clutter, as it flaunts touch-sensitive controls at the side of the headset. Simply give these buttons a stroke and you can adjust the volume and skip tracks.
Creative GigaWorks T3
$299
Booth: B1915
GETTING your measly notebook PC to belt out rich and well-defined tunes is not always easy. Thank goodness for the Creative GigaWorks T3.
This sweet 2.1 speaker set-up staves away 2-inch drivers that deliver full-bodied mids and clear highs.
The compact subwoofer's built-in drivers also serve out a thunderous output, making it a real treat if you are looking to create a surround-sound playback quality when you watch videos or play games on your PC.
Along with that, the speakers' small footprint means that your desktop or living room is kept neat and clutter-free.
