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
The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an intuitive little device that doesn't sound too shrill or tinny
Sony's NWZ-S638F S-series Walkman is the perfect ultra-portable for the Apple agnostics
Its video presentation might not be up to much, but this Creative excels with audio and it's affordable too!
Samsung has a another stab at the MP3 player market, but while this is certainly good, it fails to aspire to greatness
The third-generation Apple iPod Shuffle is the smallest yet, but can it outperform its predecessor?
This MP3 player is a novel idea that's expertly executed. They're a restless bunch at Sony
A big, bright display, compatibility with the BBC iPlayer and strong sound make this Samsung a contender, but we hate the touch-sensitive controls
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.
With extra features, improved sound and even a video recorder, the nano is better than ever