Reviews of Popular MP3 Players

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4.0 stars out of 5

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4.0000 stars out of 5

Creative Zen Vision:M (30GB) review

Though it's not as small as the new iPod, and its interface doesn't trump the Clickwheel, the 30GB Zen Vision:M is a real video player -- while on the iPod, video remains a novelty. It's slightly more expensive than Apple's world-conqueror, but the improved screen and number of video formats available more than make up for it Read more

£250

23 January 2006 by Chris Stevens

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4.0 stars out of 5

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4.5000 stars out of 5

Sony Network Walkman NW-E507 (1GB) review

Decked out in gold and silver livery, the NW-E507 is royalty's MP3 player of choice. While the graphic designer or musician carries an iPod, the Arabian Prince or Maharaja will only be seen with a Sony player. It glitters like a polished gold bar dipped in translucent plastic Read more

£150

10 June 2005 by Chris Stevens

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Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

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3.0000 stars out of 5

Datasafe oomi (2GB) review

The oomi battles hard for the title of the smallest MP3 player in the world, but is narrowly edged out by the new clip-on iPod Shuffle. Nonetheless, the oomi offers a small LCD screen, which the Shuffle does not, as well as protected WMA support, voice recording and an FM radio Read more

£100

2 October 2006 by Chris Stevens

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Editors:

2.5 stars out of 5

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3.0000 stars out of 5

Inovix IMP-5500 IPocket (1GB) review

Inovix's IMP-5500 IPocket is a 1GB MP3 player that's designed to be almost an exact replica of Apple's iPod nano, except for the omission of the Click Wheel. The IPocket, however, is coated with a finish that is difficult to scratch, so if you like to keep your MP3 player in tip-top condition this could be the one for you Read more

£55

28 June 2006 by Chris Stevens

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Which new iPod is the one for me?

So, you've decided you must have an iPod. Your options are thankfully straightforward -- Apple has anticipated the average consumer's aversion to obscure letters and numbers and simply calls its ranges the iPod, the iPod nano and the iPod Shuffle. But do you want a fancy new one or an older version you might find on eBay? Read more

13 October 2006 by Chris Stevens

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Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

4.0000 stars out of 5

Samsung YP-Z5 (2GB) review

It looks like a nano, and sounds like a nano, but the Z5 has two major differences. The interface isn't as intuitive as the iPod Click Wheel, but you don't need any proprietary software to load music onto it -- it's drag and drop on any OS. It might not be an iPod killer, but it gives Apple's baby a fair fight Read more

£75

16 March 2006 by Chris Stevens

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Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

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4.0000 stars out of 5

Samsung YP-K5 (2GB) review

Famous on account of a YouTube video, in which someone drives a truck over it, the Samsung YP-K5 is a surprisingly resilient flash-based MP3 player. The K5 is instantly recognisable because of its built-in speakers, so it's the most plausible option if you want to share your taste in music with the rest of the bus Read more

£60

6 October 2006 by Chris Stevens

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3.0 stars out of 5

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4.0000 stars out of 5

Creative Zen Sleek review

Unlike many MP3 players trying to steal some reflected glory from the iPod, the Zen Sleek syncs easily with PCs and looks lovely. An overly complicated navigation system, which occasionally produces annoying pop-up menus, marrs the overall effect Read more

£185

22 August 2005 by Chris Stevens

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Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

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3.0000 stars out of 5

Creative Zen Nano Plus (1GB) review

Given the recent launch of Apple's iPod nano, the Creative Zen Nano -- which came out first -- is very unfortunately named. This is unfair, as they're aimed at different markets -- the Zen Nano is half the price, has only 1GB of memory and a small black-and-white screen. It offers decent sound and it's perfectly usable, but the build quality's not all it could be Read more

£90

12 September 2005 by Chris Stevens

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Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

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5.0000 stars out of 5

Samsung YP-T8 review

The 1GB, flash-based Samsung YP-T8 can't boast the small dimensions of the iPod Shuffle, but then the Shuffle doesn't reveal what it's playing. In contrast, the YP-T8 features a 41mm colour screen, and -- impressively for such a small device -- will even play video Read more

£133

7 March 2006 by Chris Stevens