Typical price: £135
What is it: MP3 and video player with 1GB of flash memory and built-in speakers
What we think: The MP-500 is a capable player, but niggling problems with the control interface let it down
Compare the Jens of Sweden MP-500 (1GB)
Jens of Sweden MP-500 (1GB) compared to all other players
 Jens of Sweden MP-500 (1GB) |
 Apple iPod touch (2nd gen) |
 Apple iPod touch (3rd gen, 64GB) |
 Sony Network Walkman NW-E507 (1GB) |
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| Review date | 12 Apr 06 | 12 Sep 08 | 15 Sep 09 | 10 Jun 05 |
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5.3
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9.0
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9.0
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8.9
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| Price range | £135 |
£285.10 - £306.95
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| Review summary | We've heard better MP3 players and we've used better control systems, but we've never seen anything this small with passable built-in speakers. The MP-500 never really curls its biceps at the iPod nano, but then the nano is worthless without headphones. If you want to go public with your taste in music, this is your best bet. Just don't get on our bus Read full review |
This is one of the best iPods ever made -- seriously -- and it's definitely worth upgrading if you're using an old or basic MP3 player. But keep in mind that with all the new features, it could be too much for people just looking for a portable music player. Still, the design is better than ever and most of its features are miles ahead of the competition Read full review |
Apple's third-generation iPod touch may lack a camera, but, offering faster performance than its predecessors and new features, like voice control, it remains the cream of the portable-media-player crop. There's really no other device out there at the moment that can match its sublime combination of superb features and ease of use Read full review |
The NW-E507 looks fabulous and sounds just as good. Top volume falls well short of the iPod, but then you don't want to break your ears. If this almost immaculate player has a flaw, it's this: the jukebox software is poorly designed. You'll have the smartest looking MP3 player on the street, but when it comes to transferring songs, you'll be cursing the software Read full review |
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