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CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Sony NWZ-W260 hands-on

The Sony NWZ-W260 is a water-resistant MP3 player in the form of a headset. It looks like a good choice for those who want some no-fuss music while they pump their guns. Read more

15 July 2011 by Luke Westaway

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Microsoft Zune HD preview hands-on

The Zune HD looks like a real threat to the iPod touch. With an 84mm OLED touchscreen, high-definition radio tuner, and high-definition video playback via a dock accessory, it offers features that Apple's device can't yet match. It also looks like it might be cheaper Read more

2 June 2009 by Donald Bell

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Sony NW-E005 (2GB) preview hands-on

Sony's latest entrant to the MP3 player market is the NW-E000 series. While we're fans of the technicolour industrial design and the series is priced affordably (£99, 2GB; £79, 1GB; £59, 512MB), make sure you're comfortable with the required SonicStage software and Connect Music Store before you take the plunge Read more

8 August 2006 by James Kim

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Best MP3 players

Want to know what the best MP3 player is? You got it. We've hand-picked the four best MP3 players you can buy, based on their most outstanding feature: sound quality, battery life, usability and feature set Read more

13 July 2007 by Nate Lanxon

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

iPod or iPhone?

Have you been locked in a heated debate between the three new iPod designs and the iPhone since their releases? Use our handy round-up to break the impasse and regain peace Read more

3 October 2007 by Nate Lanxon

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

New iPod shuffle: Four great alternatives

The new iPod shuffle has no buttons and requires you use the cheap bundled headphones that come with it. Not impressed? Here are four must-see alternatives to consider Read more

7 December 2009 by Nate Lanxon

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

MP3 players to woo admirers

So, you're determined to have the best-looking MP3 player in town. Specs and performance are way down your list, you want style and grace... Read more

21 December 2005 by Chris Stevens

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Best lossless MP3 players

Want to hear every tiny detail from your music? You'll need a good pair of headphones and more importantly, an MP3 player that supports lossless audio formats. Check out this list of players that will help you hear even a pin drop Read more

19 June 2008 by Nate Lanxon

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Best iPod touch alternatives

If you don't want to be bound by the iPod/iTunes ecosystem, but still want the benefits of touch-controlled navigation and portable music and video, we've got four killers for you to consider Read more

5 September 2008 by Nate Lanxon

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > MP3 Players

Best flash MP3 players

So you don't want an iPod nano? There are plenty of exceptional flash-based MP3 players out there and we're going to round them all up and grill them side-by-side... Read more

13 April 2007 by Nate Lanxon

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