Apple Flash MP3 Players

Apple iPod shuffle (September '09, 3rd gen, 4GB)

Apple's latest iPod shuffle line-up offers two storage capacities -- 2GB or 4GB -- and five colours. Apart from that, it's business as usual. But that's not necessarily a bad thing -- the shuffle's tiny dimensions are certainly pleasing, and its basic feature set will appeal to those who appreciate simplicity

Editor's rating 6.3

Apple iPod touch (3rd gen, 64GB)

Apple's third-generation iPod touch may lack a camera, but it's the best portable media player that you can currently get your hands on. As well as sporting a number of useful new features, such as voice control, a faster processor means it performs even more smoothly than before

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 9.0

Apple iPod nano (5th gen, with video camera)

The fifth-generation iPod nano is the best version yet, packing in plenty of features, including a video camera, while retaining the straightforward functionality that's a hallmark of Apple devices. It's not perfect, though, and owners of previous models will have little reason to upgrade, but it's a great device nonetheless

Editor's rating 8.7

Apple iPod shuffle (3rd-generation, 4GB)

The third-generation iPod shuffle is the smallest MP3 player currently available, and only slightly larger than a paper clip. While its unobtrusive design feels sturdy and the voice feature that tells you what you're listening to is useful, quirky controls mean it won't be for everyone

User rating 5.0

Editor's rating 6.3

Apple iPod touch (2nd gen)

Apple has given its second-generation iPod touch everything it's got. It's hard to imagine, but the design is even better and its features are responsive as ever -- all this despite a price cut. It's got podcast support, video playback, a Web browser, photo viewer and an email reader, to name a few

User rating 7.8

Editor's rating 9.0

Apple iPod nano (4th gen)

Apple seems to release new iPod models every other day, but this newest iPod nano really does impress. At just 6mm thick, it's the thinnest one they've ever made -- but there's more to it than that. New features include the Genius playlist tool, tilt sensor and capabilities for vision-impaired people

User rating 7.5

Editor's rating 8.5

Apple iPod shuffle (2nd generation, green)

The new third-generation iPod shuffle is pretty much the same as the second-generation design -- same 1GB memory, cute dock and integrated clip -- but now it's available in metallic blue, purple, green, red and silver and it costs less, at just £49

Editor's rating 6.3

Apple iPod nano (3rd gen, video)

With its wider, square design and its video playback capability, the latest iPod nano is more like a 'light' version of the iPod classic. Despite its changes, the nano is still one of the smallest, thinnest and most exquisitely designed MP3 players on the market

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.0

Apple iPod touch

Meet the iPhone's slimmer baby brother, the iPod touch. Despite its demure size -- both in stature and in memory -- it still manages to cram in Web browsing and iTunes over Wi-Fi. This is an unquestionably cool product that continues Apple's legacy of sleek, innovative design

User rating 8.2

Editor's rating 8.3

Apple iPod Shuffle (2nd gen, 1GB)

The latest iPod Shuffle is a decent player that offers a sleek, compact form factor in five shiny colours, an excessively simple user interface and a low price. Fans of ultraportable gadgets will no doubt be drawn to it, but audiophiles beware

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 6.3

Apple iPod nano (4GB)

Steve Jobs and company have pulled another beauty from the company's satchel of wonder. The Apple iPod nano sets new standards for gadget design and stretches the boundaries of technology. It's the world's first 4GB flash player, yet it's also one of the thinnest

User rating 6.6

Editor's rating 8.3

Apple iPod Shuffle (1GB)

User rating 4.0

Editor's rating 6.7