Commuter

• Do you take public transportation daily?
• Do you listen to only about an hour or less of music at a time?
• Do you spend your mornings and evenings in a traffic jam?
• Do you like reading newspapers on the subway but hate trying to fold them the right way?

	Apple iPod Photo (30GB)  CNET rating: 8.7 out of 10 The good:  Intuitive photo viewing; displays album art; adds color to your iPod experience; mammoth 30GB or 60GB hard drive; lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously; speedy performance; latest firmware update along with optional Camera Connector will allow direct digital-camera transfers of photos, which will be viewable on iPod; solid battery life.  The bad: Package doesn't include iPhoto 4.x, FireWire cable, A/V cable, or dock; slightly heavier and thicker than fourth-generation iPod.  See all models Reviewed model: Review | Check latest prices
	Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB, Platinum Black)  CNET rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Excellent sound quality; small and light; eye-catching looks; FM, line-in, and built-in mic recording; equalizer and several sound effects; USB 2.0 support; no drivers necessary in Windows XP or Mac OS X.  The bad: Limited recording options; average battery life; pricey.  Review | Check latest prices
	Creative Zen Micro (5GB, silver)  CNET rating: 8.0 out of 10 The good: Built-in FM tuner/recorder; voice recorder; excellent sound quality; a wide array of color choices; removable battery; built-in PIM syncs with Outlook.  The bad: Touch-pad navigation won't impress everyone; records voice and FM tuner in WAV format only; no dedicated volume control.  Review | Check latest prices
	Delphi XM MyFi CNET rating: 7.9 out of 10 The good: Truly portable XM satellite radio; 5-hour memory buffer for timer recordings; built-in FM transmitter; includes all necessary accessories for home and car use.  The bad: Fairly expensive; iPod sounds better.  Review | Check latest prices
	Creative MuVo Micro N200 (512MB, Black) CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Plenty of cool color options; ultracompact design; comes with a belt clip, a case, and an armband; impressive, but not great, sound and recording quality; supports DRM-protected songs; includes FM, voice, and line-in recording features.  The bad: Small LCD; no true playlist support.  Review | Check latest prices

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