Best MP3 Players

I think we will start with MP3 players. These mini-reviews will give you a quick idea of what's out there and what you might want to look at in the top MP3 players.

There's no one-size-fits-all MP3 player that's perfect for everybody. Some people need a small MP3 player for the gym, whereas others need tablet-size players with wide-screen video playback. Whatever your interests are, these five MP3 players broadly represent our current favorite portable music gadgets.

Apple iPod Touch 2010 (32GB)
Apple's iPod Touch offers so many features, it seems almost inappropriate to call it an MP3 player. From games, email, Web browsing, music, movies, and more, the fourth-generation iPod Touch runs rings around the competition, and the open-ended development of the App Store can bring nothing but improvements.

Price: $279.95 - $299.99


Zune HD (32GB - platinum)
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.

Price: $179.98 - $256.49

SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)
The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.

Price: $29.99 - $56.07

Sony X-Series Walkman (16GB)
The X-Series is a superb choice for audiophiles who want a luxury device with an excellent touch-screen interface and plenty of other bells and whistles.

Price: $249.99 - $299.95


Apple iPod Nano 2010 (8GB, orange)
The sixth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet. The design is nearly half the size as previous models, and includes unique features such as Genius Mixes, Genius playlists, an FM radio that can be paused and replayed, and a pedometer.

Price: $139.00 - $139.54 (check prices)

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Storme