Audiophile

• Is sound quality your top priority?
• Do you inherently mistrust the sonic limitations of the MP3 codec?
• Do you prefer vinyl to CDs for reasons of audio fidelity?
• Did your stereo cost more than your car?

	Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB)  CNET rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Excellent sound quality; small and light; eye-catching looks; FM, line-in, and built-in mic recording; equalizer and several sound effects; USB 2.0 support; no drivers necessary in Windows XP or Mac OS X.  The bad: Limited recording options; average battery life; pricey.  Review | Check latest prices
	iRiver H320 (20GB)  CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Excellent audio playback and recording quality; vibrant color interface; strong battery life; compatible with DRM-protected WMAs and subscription-based services; decent FM tuner.  The bad: Slight learning curve; photos load slowly; no simultaneous photo and music playback; controls can be confusing at first; slow start-up; no on-the-go playlist.  Review | Check latest prices
	Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3 (20GB, Black)  CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Supercompact and stylish, though not as much as the HD1; awesome battery life; basic operation; improved interface; natively supports MP3 files; clean, bright sound quality.  The bad: No extra features; works with only bundled SonicStage jukebox software.  Review | Check latest prices
	Creative Zen Touch (20GB)  CNET rating: 7.3 out of 10 The good: Awesome battery life; innovative Touch Pad; excellent sound quality; simple and durable design, decent value.  The bad: Battery is not removable unlike another Zen model; some convenient menu features found in past Zens not included; LCD contrast could use work.  Review | Check latest prices
	Rio Karma  CNET rating: 7.0 out of 10 The good: Hand-friendly form factor; great sound; easy to use, outstanding playback features; long battery life; 20GB storage capacity; USB 2.0 and Ethernet; flexible software bundle.  The bad: No carrying case or in-line remote.  Review | Check latest prices

What if I have a huge MP3 collection?



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