Despite its three-star rating, the Philips has much to commend it – stylish looks, ease of use and dinky dimensions. But the sound quality is poor
There's plenty of flash in this MP3 player, but we'd happily settle for better sound and something that costs less cash
The iAudio7 is a chunky player, but sadly the solid looks don't match the sound, and it's a right old fiddle to use
This Sony reveals itself to be as tantalisingly close to Apple as it ever was, yet somehow unable to make up the distance, whether using the supplied headphones (not bad sound, but uncomfortable) or after-market jobs.
Ultra compact and ultra fun - this Samsung is a steal
The new, fifth-generation iPod Classic is thinner than its predecessor, but there's nothing thin about the taut, tight and punchy sound
An SDHC card slot allows you to increase the storage capacity of this appealing player
The NWZ-A826 is Sony's new entry-level Walkman, and handles most files well – although MP4 files can be fiddly
Versatile with a list of impressive specs as long as your arm – but not a doddle to use
Great features and excellent sound, this good value portable also features a cool design
With extra features, improved sound and even a video recorder, the nano is better than ever