Prizefight: Napster vs. Rhapsody

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	What's hot this week Jasmine France Senior Associate Editor, CNET.com Prizefight: Napster vs. Rhapsody Napster has come a long way since its inception as a file-sharing service 10 years ago, and there is little doubt that without it, Rhapsody wouldn't exist--at least not in the form we enjoy today. Now, thanks largely to the fact that most competing services gave up on the game and passed their subscribers over to the two remaining companies, these music subscription companies are rulers of the roost when it comes to paid streaming. But who will come out on top when we pit Napster and Rhapsody against each other in five bone-shaking rounds? Read on for the answer. Subscription music prizefight CNET's hottest products Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)  Check prices Zune HD  Check prices Samsung P3 (8GB, black)  Check prices Altec Lansing inMotion iM600  Check prices Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)  Check prices New in audio Sony MDR-EX55LP High Performance Earbuds (pink) There may be better options in this price range, but the Sony MDR-EX55LP earbuds are still a good step up from stock for listeners who like balanced audio across a variety of genres. Read more  Check prices Ion Tailgater The Tailgater isn't for audiophiles, but it succeeds as a great all-purpose portable speaker system with a big sound and a rugged design. Read more  Check prices Roxy Reference 430 headphones (Pink) The Roxy Reference 430 headphones feature a vivid design that should appeal to any ladies fond of Roxy's fashions, but comfort and construction may cause some issues. If possible, try before you buy. Read more  Check prices Great MP3 players for $50 or less If you're on a razor-tight budget, it's not hard to find an MP3 player for less than $50 these days. The problem is finding one that's any good. Most of the players you'll find in the sub-$50 price range are iPod Shuffle clones--small players with no screen, limited features, and scant memory. You can do better! Read more Crave blog XM Sirius iPhone app expected very soon David Carnoy Rumors of the impending arrival of an XM Sirius iPhone/iPod Touch application have been circulating for several months, but there's now some hard evidence that the app will be arriving as soon as tomorrow, June 18. Read more How To Do more with Pandora Posted by Donald Bell What's not to love about the online radio Web site Pandora? There's simply no better way to hear great music with a minimum of fuss; just type in a song or artist that fits your mood, and Pandora creates a stream of music just for you.  Read more  Best cheap MP3 players 1. SanDisk Sansa Fuze (2GB, black) 2. SanDisk Sansa Clip (1GB, sleek black) 3. Creative Zen Mozaic (2GB, pink) 4. Creative Zen Stone (1GB, black) 5. Philips GoGear Spark (2GB)   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters More resources  CNET Music Center  CNET's home audio  Latest MP3 player reviews  MP3 Insider podcast  MP3 players and PVPs  Editors' top MP3 players
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