Flash MP3 players

The C. Crane Witness AM/FM MP3 player is expensive, has some questionable interface issues, and doesn't have a lot of the bells and whistles of most modern MP3 players, but if you must have an AM tuner and the ability to schedule radio recordings, this is the device for you.

If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's Zen Nano Plus is the device for you.

If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's Zen Nano Plus is the device for you.

The pricey iRiver U10 is a superbly designed MP3 player that is both easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. But Apple won't be quaking in its boots until iRiver ups its capacity to 2GB and 4GB.

The pricey iRiver U10 is a superbly designed MP3 player that is both easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. But Apple won't be quaking in its boots until iRiver ups its capacity to 2GB and 4GB.

The Transcend T.sonic 600 series is an easy-to-use, compact, and affordable player with decent extras such as voice recording and an FM tuner, but its lack of support for protected WMAs and its lackluster overall performance drag it down.

Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

If you love all things tiny, consider picking up MobiBlu's cute cube, the DAH-1500i.

The Lexar LDP-200 is a good choice for anyone looking for a simple player with a memory-expansion option.

The Sorell SF3000 is for people who want to hold the (1GB) digital universe in the palm of their hand and are willing to shell out a few extra bones for the luxury.

If you're a Windows user, the Samsung YEPP YP-MT6 is a superior choice to the Apple iPod Shuffle, thanks to its compact design, its good sound quality, and its many useful features and functions.

Oregon Scientific's waterproof MP3 player lets you carry a tune in the pool, but the anemic earbuds drown the fun.

The SanDisk Sansa series will be the pick for those looking for an affordable WMA-friendly player packed with more features than the Apple iPod Shuffle, but if you want top-notch sound quality, stick with the latter.

Budget-conscious music fans who want more than the Apple iPod Shuffle has to offer will be pleased with Sony's NW-E100 flash players.

Budget-conscious music fans who want more than the Apple iPod Shuffle has to offer will be pleased with Sony's NW-E100 flash players.

The MobiBlu DAH-1400 sounds great and crams lots of features into its tiny yet elegant frame, but you'll have to spend some time with the manual to figure out how to use them all.

The MobiBlu DAH-1400 sounds great and crams lots of features into its tiny yet elegant frame, but you'll have to spend some time with the manual to figure out how to use them all.

Thanks to a new set of controls, the photo-friendly Truly MP310 is a nice improvement over its predecessor.

We'd like to see a few improvements to the Samsung YEPP YP-T7, but it should be a top choice for those who want an MP3 player with tons of features.

If you can afford it, the Thump is just about the coolest thing you can put over your eyes and ears.

If you can afford it, the Thump is just about the coolest thing you can put over your eyes and ears.

Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.

Creative's MuVo TX FM is a great option for people who want a small, lightweight, and gymworthy player with a decent feature set.