iRiver has jogged along behind Apple's offerings – and the gap seems to be widening on this evidence
The new X-series Walkman is Sony's first stab at a proper multimedia portable device to rival Apple's iPod Touch
Majors on portability and competitively priced, but not so hot when it comes to pure performance
First impressions of this multimedia player are underwhelming. The A3 seems a dated, plastic, lumpen figure, and it struggles, too, to sell itself as massively portable
The Holy Grail of MP4 video portables
We've just tested the first of Archos's new 'internet media tablets' in the shape of the 5 personal media player. Can it beat the mighty Apple?
Versatile with a list of impressive specs as long as your arm – but not a doddle to use
Excellent storage capacity and top video performance make this a cracking buy
Start saving - this is a must for serious viewers after a top display
Slimmed down but beefed up on specs and quality