MP3 players

Cowon’s moving in the right direction with its S9 MP3 player, but it still can’t quite match the class leaders

It's got good looks, but this Samsung struggles against its peers in terms of detail

This MP3 player is a novel idea that's expertly executed. They're a restless bunch at Sony

It may look a bit like an Apple with its iPod-esque scroll wheel, but SanDisk's Sansa View MP3 player can't match the Big A for ergonomics or sound qu

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

A big, bright display, compatibility with the BBC iPlayer and strong sound make this Samsung a contender, but we hate the touch-sensitive controls

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

Ultra compact and ultra fun - this Samsung is a steal