Photos: Top 10 vacation gadgets

by Bill Detwiler  |  July 18, 2006, 3:39pm PDT  |  Image 3 of 10

3. Cowon A2

Picking out an MP3 player can be tricky. You can't go wrong with the iPod, thanks to all its travel add-ons. Creative's Zen Vision:M has an amazing screen. And we love the feature-filled Toshiba Gigabeat S. But here's why the Cowon A2 wins: Its screen is as good as the Zen Vision:M's, it packs tons of features, and it trumps those other players with line-in recording. It's the perfect tool for bootlegging your favorite summer concerts (with permission from the sound guy).

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Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor for TechRepublic. Previously he worked as a Technical Support Associate and Information Technology Manager in the social research and energy industries. Bill is a Microsoft Certified Professional with experience in Windows administration, data management, desktop support, and system security.

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