Best portable video players (PVP)
(Updated January 18, 2013 1:10 AM PST)
Apple iPod Touch (5th generation, 32GB, black)
The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens.
Price: $284.98 - $301.29 (check prices)
4 stars
Apple iPod Touch (4th generation, 32GB, black)
The fourth-gen iPod Touch is Apple's second-best portable media player, with a price that will help you forget about No. 1.
Price: $249.00 - $299.00 (check prices)
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Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 (black)
When it comes to competing with Apple's iPod Touch media player, the Galaxy Player 4.2 is Samsung's best effort yet, but it's still playing catch-up.
Price: $249.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
Archos 101 G9 Turbo (250GB)
Despite its Android 4.0 update and slightly upgraded processor, the Archos 101 G9 Turbo's glacial lag and cumbersome build makes this tablet safe to skip over.
Price: $547.33 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
Cowon S9 (16GB)
The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.
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4 stars Read full review