Digital player MP3 players

The Bottom Line: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

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

The Bottom Line: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust.

Specs: Digital player, 64 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust.

Specs: Digital player, 32 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

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.

Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 160 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

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.

Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 160 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line: The Pacemaker is a fun tool for DJs on the go. It's not our first choice for playing a DJ gig, but it gets the job done, and the price is a fair reflection of its features and portable design.

Specs: Digital player, MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, AAC-LC, Ogg Vorbis, 60 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player battery

The Bottom Line: The Sony W-Series Walkman is a great option for active users who want an all-in-one music device to use while working out.

Specs: Digital player, 2 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line: The Sony W-Series Walkman is a great option for active users who want an all-in-one music device to use while working out.

Specs: Digital player, 2 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

The Bottom Line: The Pocketrak CX is a great choice for solo musicians and bands that need a no-nonsense recorder with quality built-in mics, but its features may be too basic for demanding users.

Specs: Digital player, 2 GB, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, 1 x AA type Rechargeable Player batteryInternal

The Bottom Line: The third-generation iPod Shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but the quirky controls and microscopic design make it a limited recommendation.

Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated