Apple's most affordable iPod is a cheap, workout-friendly option for listening to music or podcasts, but it shows its age with a reliance on iTunes syncing and lack of wireless support.

MP3 Players That are Compatible With Mac. While iPod may be the king of the MP3 player world, that doesn't mean it's your only option. When you're looking for an MP3 player to use with your Mac, ...

Apple has a history of doing its own thing when it comes to ports, and Firewire was supposed to replace USB but never caught on. What happened to FireWire?

Apple's smallest music player with big features. Nov. 24, 2011 — -- I'm a serial iPod buyer. I've owned every model of the ubiquitous music player since its birth on Oct. 23, 2001. The first ...

Sound-card and MP3-player maker Creative Technology Ltd. sued Apple Computer Inc. for patent infringement, alleging that Apple's iPod and iPod nano devices infringe Creative's patents. The ...

Until recently, the selection of Mac-compatible MP3 portables has been sparse. Now, several portables are vying for your shirt pocket. We tested three: Creative Labs’ Nomad II, S3’s Rio 600 ...

The Apple iPod is the most famous example of a dedicated MP3 player (or, more accurately, digital music player), and it revolutionized music when it was introduced in 2001.

Getting an iPod might seem like a no-brainer, but there are still some high-quality non-Apple MP3 players out there. Here's how to figure out which player type is right for you.

MP3 players are making a comeback, thanks to people who want high-quality digital audio. Our experts take a look at what's out there. ... Apple users can opt for iTunes Match, ...