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Nowadays, the line between MP3 players and portable video players (PVPs) is blurrier than ever, as the majority of devices hitting the market include video playback as a feature. Although the ... Read more [+]

Nowadays, the line between MP3 players and portable video players (PVPs) is blurrier than ever, as the majority of devices hitting the market include video playback as a feature. Although the screen on a typical MP3 player is too small for extended video viewing, it can be a nice bonus for certain users. Undeniably, MP3 players with relatively large screens make the best substitute PVPs--make sure you look for those that are at least 2-inches diagonal. No denying it's nice to have that extra distraction in certain situations, such as doctors' waiting rooms and airport terminals.

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Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (32GB)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3 stars out of 8 reviews
$379 to $379 at 2 stores Add to my list
Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (32GB) Reviewed on 10/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.

Specs: Portable media center, 5.6 in x 0.4 in x 3.1 in, LCD 4.8 in, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, PCM, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-4, MPEG-48, H.264, WMV, MKV, Motion JPEG, 6.4 oz

Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (500GB)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
$485 at 1 store Add to my list
Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (500GB) Reviewed on 10/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.

Specs: Portable media center, 5.6 in x 0.8 in x 3.1 in, LCD 4.8 in, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, PCM, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-4, MPEG-48, H.264, WMV, MKV, Motion JPEG, 10.1 oz

Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (8GB)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
As Reviewed: $249

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Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (8GB) Reviewed on 10/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.

Specs: Portable media center, 5.6 in x 0.4 in x 3.1 in, LCD 4.8 in, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, PCM, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-4, MPEG-48, H.264, WMV, MKV, Motion JPEG, 6.4 oz

Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (16GB)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
$299 at 1 store Add to my list
Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (16GB) Reviewed on 10/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.

Specs: Portable media center, 5.6 in x 0.4 in x 3.1 in, LCD 4.8 in, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, PCM, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-4, MPEG-48, H.264, WMV, MKV, Motion JPEG, 6.4 oz

Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (160GB)
  • Editors' rating: 3 stars
      Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
$377 to $389 at 2 stores Add to my list
Archos 5 Internet tablet with Android (160GB) Reviewed on 10/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The Archos 5 is a great video player, but it disappoints as a premium Android Internet tablet and GPS unit.

Specs: Portable media center, 5.6 in x 0.8 in x 3.1 in, LCD 4.8 in, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, PCM, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MPEG-4, MPEG-48, H.264, WMV, MKV, Motion JPEG, 10.1 oz

Zune HD (32GB - platinum)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 160 reviews
$288 to $289 at 3 stores Add to my list
Zune HD (32GB - platinum) Reviewed on 09/18/2009

The Bottom Line: The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.

Specs: Digital player / radio, 32 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, WMAPro, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Zune HD (16GB - black)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 15 reviews
$219 at 3 stores Add to my list
Zune HD (16GB - black) Reviewed on 09/18/2009

The Bottom Line: The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers.

Specs: Digital player / radio, 16 GB, AAC, MP3, WMA, WMAPro, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, silver)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 3h stars out of 17 reviews
$133 to $149 at 9 stores Add to my list
Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, silver) Reviewed on 09/14/2009

The Bottom Line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, green)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
  • User rating: 4 stars out of 11 reviews
$133 to $145 at 6 stores Add to my list
Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, green) Reviewed on 09/14/2009

The Bottom Line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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

Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 16GB, silver)
  • Editors' rating: 4 stars
      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
$163 to $179 at 6 stores Add to my list
Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 16GB, silver) Reviewed on 09/14/2009

The Bottom Line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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

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