This Cowon's a solid and dependable machine - it just looks a little outdated against some of its contemporaries
This media player from Archos certainly looks the business, but we found the touchscreen deeply frustrating to use
Ignore the speakers on the Sony NWZ-S544 and it's a decent alternative to Apple's iPod nano
It's got an amazing sound, but this Sony falls down flat on its poor internet browsing capabilities
Samsung has a another stab at the MP3 player market, but while this is certainly good, it fails to aspire to greatness
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
Innovative yet easy to use, with fantastic sound and a huge screen – watch out Apple
It's no size zero portable, but once you know how it likes to be touched it is one delightful performer
Lots of worthwhile features, but it can't quite compete with the iPod Nano
With extra features, improved sound and even a video recorder, the nano is better than ever