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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 95 reviews

The Bottom Line: The third-generation iPod Shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but the quirky controls and microscopic design make it a limited recommendation. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 10 hour(s), 0.4 oz, MP3, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, AAC, WAV, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 1.8 in, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, MP3, WMA

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value; a slim design, a simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.9 in, 24 hour(s), 2.1 oz, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, Audible, WAV, WMA, MP3, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 4 GB, 2.4 in, 22 hour(s), 2.2 oz, FLAC, OGG, Protected WMA (DRM 10), MP3, WMA, WAV, ADPCM, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 4 GB

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 2 in, 50 hour(s), 2 oz, 4 GB, LPCM, MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 2 in, 40 hour(s), 1.6 oz, 4 GB, PCM, MP3, WMA, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2 GB, 1.5 in, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 2 GB, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, WAV

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Shuffle's buttons are back, and the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet is now better than ever. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 15 hour(s), 0.4 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 2 GB, MP3, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, AAC, WAV

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: SanDisk's tongue-twister of an MP3 player is a stupefying value and its practical clip-on design is perfect for the gym. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.1 in, 15 hour(s), Player battery - Rechargeable, 4 GB, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 1.44 in, MP3, WMA, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung T10 won't satisfy audio purists, but users who value lots of features, a fun interface, and a player that will turn heads should give it a look. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 2 in, 30 hour(s), 1.5 oz, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Ogg Vorbis, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 1.8 in, 8 hour(s), MP3, WMA, APE (Monkey's Audio), FLAC, OGG, WAV, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 2 GB, 1 in, 22 hour(s), 0.8 oz, APE (Monkey's Audio), WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 2 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 149 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa e200 series offers a boatload of features for a reasonable price, in a package that is much nicer than that of past SanDisk models. For those looking for a high-capacity, compact, skip-free MP3/WMA player, start with the e200 series. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.8 in, 20 hour(s), 2.6 oz, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, 4 GB, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Haier America Video MP3 Player is nothing special, but the shuffle works a treat. Read review

Specs: 1.8 in, 1, Player battery - Lithium polymer, MP3, OGG, WMA, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 4 GB, 8 hour(s), 1 - AAA alkaline, Standard battery - AAA type, MP3, WMA, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 2.5 in, 2.3 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, WAV, MP3, ADPCM, WMA, Audible, AAC, 2 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: 3.0 in, 1 - Lithium polymer, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony NWZ-S610 series Walkman doesn't bring anything striking or new to the table, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a quality MP3 player with nice extras and a killer battery life. Plus, Sony got rid of SonicStage--the best news ever. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.8 in, 33 hour(s), 1.8 oz, 4 GB, PCM, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM 10), AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.5 in, 24 hour(s), 1.4 oz, 4 GB, Audible, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa Express is a solid choice for those who need an ultraconvenient MP3 player with a decent smattering of features. Read review

Specs: 1 GB, 15 hour(s), MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Audible, WAV, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 1 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hunky, feature-filled iRiver T10 can play subscription-based music, but it might take time to acclimate to the awkward design and control buttons. Read review

Specs: 1 GB, 53 hour(s), 1.7 oz, 1 GB, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, MP3, WMA, ASF, Ogg Vorbis, AA battery, Standard battery - AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: You can find smaller or cheaper MP3 players, but you won't find a better value than the Sansa Fuze+ in terms of dollars per features. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 2.4 in, 24 hour(s), MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 52 reviews

The Bottom Line: Thanks to its exceptional value and user-friendly features, the SanDisk Sansa c200 is an acceptable choice for youngsters and first-timers--but more sophisticated users would be better off shelling out a bit more for a better player. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 0.1 lbs, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, WAV, 2 GB, - Rechargeable

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 1 in, 12 hour(s), 0.9 oz, WAV, MP3, ADPCM, WMA, FLAC, Protected WMA (DRM 10), 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer