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The Belkin TuneStage makes it easy to play back your iPod's music over your home stereo.
Download.com guide to Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 7.1 consists of seven features in a single application: a CD player, an audio and video player, a media jukebox, a media guide, an Internet radio tuner, a portable device you can transfer music files to, and an audio CD burner. These software programs are combined in one easy-to-use application designed to make playing digital media a mainstream experience. An audio CD creator and a unified player also are included with the program. This program allows you to play streaming and downloadable digital audio, video, and other Internet content; play back CD and digital recordings; and use the jukebox functionality to play or copy an entire CD to your PC in just a few minutes with one click. Version 7.1 adds Windows Media Audio 8 encoding, Windows Media Audio and Video 8 decoding, new smart transcoding support for high-quality transferring to portable devices, and other enhancements and bug fixes. Note: Windows Media Player 7.1 should not be installed on computers running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
Download.com guide to Nero 6 Ultra
Nero 6 Ultra Edition is an all-in-one solution for data, audio, video, photo, and backup. Nero has combined its best applications (over 16 applications included in the Suite) to satisfy all your digital-media needs, making the applications accessible through Nero StartSmart, the command center for all tasks. Now you can capture, edit, author, and burn your photos and home videos without buying different software packages. Nero Recode 2, ultra fast transcoder, allows you to recode DVDs and videos to Nero Digital format providing top-quality audio and video for your home theater. You can backup non-copyrighted DVDs without any visible loss of quality by converting DVDs to Nero Digital files, and fit an entire movie on one CD, including 5.1 Dolby surround sound. You can then playback your media files with Nero ShowTime or share with Nero MediaHome server with H.264/AVC support, the new standard in high definition support.
Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge
Linksys's new WMB54GS Wireless-G Music Bridge lets you wirelessly stream audio files from your PC to your stereo or other speaker system, regardless of which music service you like to use.
Onkyo's interactive iPod docking cradle makes it easy to play your iPod over your Onkyo home-theater or stereo system.
How to convert a PC into a network server
Your old computer may be too slow to play the latest video games, but that doesn't mean it's totally useless. We'll show you how to press old faithful back into service as a network server that functions as a centralized repository for your files.
While pricey compared to other digital single-room audio receivers, the multiroom Sonos Digital Music System is currently the slickest solution for affordably distributing your music throughout the house.
The Belkin TuneStage 2 transforms your iPod into a wireless music jukebox that works with any home stereo system.
MediaCell Video Converter turns your DVDs or Web videos into files that are playable on your iPod or other portable device.
The JVC KD HDR1 in-car stereo delivers HD Radio and most other digital-audio playback options for a very competitive price.
