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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in, LCD 3.5 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, H.264, MPEG-4, 4.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 79 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that is much nicer than that of past SanDisk models. For those looking for a high-capacity, compact, skip-free MP3/WMA player, start with the e200 series. Read review

Specs: 1.7 in x 3.5 in x 0.5 in, 2.6 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in, LCD 3.5 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, H.264, MPEG-4, 4.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. Read review

Specs: Digital player, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Zune 120, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. The Zune's substantial storage capacity combined with its Zune Pass music subscription makes it an ideal solution for restless music fans with large appetites. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, AAC, MP3, WMA, WMAPro, Audible, 120 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, 5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in, TFT 4.8 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, 8.8 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 254 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in, 3.5 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4, 4.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in, LCD 2.5 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, H.264, MPEG-4, 4.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. Read review

Specs: Digital player, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. Read review

Specs: Digital player, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in, LCD 3.5 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, H.264, MPEG-4, 4.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 84 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, 4.8 in x 0.6 in x 3.2 in, TFT 4.3 in - Color, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMV, MPEG-4, Protected WMV (DRM), 6.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Sony E-Series Walkman is a great value. It's an excellent option for anyone looking for an easy-to-use MP3 player with a pocketable design, a long battery life, handy features, and solid sound quality. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 75 reviews

The Bottom Line: The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2 in x 0.3 in x 2.8 in, LCD 2.0 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4, 1.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 64 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. Read review

Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WMA, 80 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung YP-P2 is an excellent-sounding MP3 player that will appeal to those looking for a cool touch-screen interface and stereo Bluetooth capability. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 8 GB, MP3, WMA, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player battery

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 87 reviews

The Bottom Line: We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. Read review

Specs: Digital player / radio, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Audible, 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 64 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface. Read review

Specs: Portable media center, 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in, LCD 2.5 in, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, Audible 3, Audible 4, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4, 4.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 412 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft Zune, with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance, will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though. Read review

Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WMA, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated