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Before you buy: MP3 and portable video players
Created: 10/29/2009
Video description: Why buy a separate player when you can play music and videos on your phone? CNET's Tom Merritt and Donald Bell look at the pros and cons of dedicated handhelds and offer purchasing suggestions.

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