Traveler

• Does your employer send you packing every few weeks?
• Do you have more frequent-flyer miles than you know what to do with?
• Do you pack your clothes using the "roll" technique?
• Do you have alternate versions of your toiletries in miniature sizes?

	Etymotic ER-6 Isolator CNET rating: 8.3 out of 10 The good: Noise-isolating earbuds with awesome clarity and detail; gold-plated miniplug; travel pouch included.  The bad: Tangle-prone wires.  Review | Check latest prices
	Creative Zen Micro (5GB)  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
	Archos Gmini XS200 (20GB) CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: 20GB of storage for a 5GB price; blazing file transfers; excellent on-device playlist creation; includes bookmark/resume feature.  The bad: Not recognized by popular desktop music managers; no voice recorder or FM tuner; so-so battery life; uncomfortable earbuds.  Review | Check latest prices
	Rio Carbon (5GB)  CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Small, slim, and sleek; excellent battery life; strong sound quality; solid value; nimble navigation.  The bad: No colorful body options; no FM tuner; no physical Hold switch; no on-the-fly playlists; weak carrying case.  Review | Check latest prices
	Sony Network Walkman NW-HD3 (20GB, Black) CNET rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good: Supercompact and stylish, though not as much as the HD1; awesome battery life; basic operation; improved interface; natively supports MP3 files; clean, bright sound quality.  The bad: No extra features; works with only bundled SonicStage jukebox software.  Review | Check latest prices
	Creative Zen Touch (20GB)  CNET rating: 7.3 out of 10 The good: Awesome battery life; innovative Touch Pad; excellent sound quality; simple and durable design, decent value.  The bad: Battery is not removable unlike another Zen model; some convenient menu features found in past Zens not included; LCD contrast could use work.  Review | Check latest prices

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