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Monday, 13 January, 2003, 09:33 GMT

Big technology events like the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, always throw up a raft of interesting and unusual gear. BBC News Online's Alfred Hermida has been trying some of it out.

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Digital music players are evolving into all-round multimedia jukeboxes that fit into the palm of your hand.

The AV340 from French company Archos can hold thousands of music or video files on its 40 gigabyte hard drive.

But what sets it apart is the 3.8 inch screen that lets you watch movies on the go.

You can also plug in a digital camera or a camcorder into the side and see the results on the LCD display.

The jukebox will go on sale within the next three months worldwide and is expected to cost $700.

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