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Fitness freak
  • Do you go to the gym three or more times per week?
  • Do you engage in active outdoors sports?
  • Can you define the term protein window?
  • Do you buy a new pair of running shoes every two months?
Sony NW-E105 Network Walkman (512MB, Psyc Blue)
CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10
The good: Fantastic battery life; inexpensive; solid sound quality; gets really loud; innovative rocking faceplate controls. 
The bad: No FM tuner or recording options; inelegant software; must use SonicStage app to transfer songs. 
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TDK Mojo 1 (128MB) 
CNET rating: 7.6 out of 10
The good: Stylish all-in-one design; has FM radio and recording; includes SD/MMC expansion slot; stereo output. 
The bad: Too tight for comfort; expensive; no LCD. 
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GoVideo Rave MP Sport (128MB)
CNET rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Loaded with desirable features; excellent screen; intuitive controls; outstanding battery life; comfortable, exercise-friendly earphones. 
The bad: Slow file transfers; occasional lockups and glitches; low maximum volume; 90-day warranty. 
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Motorola M25 (256MB) 
CNET rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Strong sound quality and battery life; expandable memory; supports DRM-protected WMA and Audible files; USB 2.0-compatible; durable design. 
The bad: Somewhat confusing menu controls; poor-quality FM recording; software rips CDs only into WMA. 
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Oakley Thump (Night Camo, 256MB) 
CNET rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Great sound; excellent earpiece design; USB 2.0; plays DRM-protected WMAs; rechargeable battery; they're sunglasses! 
The bad: Stiff and awkward controls; shockingly expensive; cheap plastic feel; so-so battery life. 
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Philips-Nike MP3Run PSA260 (256MB) 
CNET rating: 7.3 out of 10
The good: Slick, weather-resistant design; Bluetooth speed/distance sensor accurately tracks how far and fast you've run; built-in rechargeable battery; FM radio; strobe light for night running. 
The bad: Expensive; Windows only; could play louder; so-so battery life; doesn't support DRM-protected WMA files; no memory-expansion option. 
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Rio Forge Sport (256MB, Silver)
CNET rating: 7.0 out of 10
The good: Excellent battery life; sleek design; user-friendly interface; included software is handy and easy to use; memory expandable via SD/MMC; supports Audible content and protected WMAs. 
The bad: USB port cover is easy to lose; design isn't completely comfortable for one-handed controlling; slow transfer time for USB 2.0; poor FM reception. 
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