Shop for mp3 players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 50 reviews

The Bottom Line: The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, TFT 4.3 in - Color, DivX 5.0, DivX 4.0, WMV, Motion JPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 SP, XviD, MPEG-1, MP3, WMA, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM), WAV, 5.3 in x 0.9 in x 3 in, 9.7 oz

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 8 GB, 2 in, 50 hour(s), 8 GB, LPCM, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 32 GB, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 32 GB, 4.3 in, 5.6 oz, 32 GB, FLAC, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, WMA, MPEG 1 Audio, MP3, APE (Monkey's Audio), OGG, WAV, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 191 reviews

The Bottom Line: Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads. Read review

Specs: 30 GB, 2.5 in, 14 hour(s), 4.8 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, None, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 141 reviews

The Bottom Line: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. Read review

Specs: 80 GB, 2.5 in, 20 hour(s), 5.5 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, 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 19 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: 32 GB, 2.5 in, 2.3 oz, 32 GB, WAV, MP3, ADPCM, Audible, WMA, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• 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, 4 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, MP3, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, AAC, WAV

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 47 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 15 hour(s), 0.92 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable, 2 GB, Audible, MP3, WMA, WMA DRM, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC

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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, MP3, WMA, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• 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), 4 GB, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. Read review

Specs: 64 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 64 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Zune HD delivers one of the best portable music and video experiences money can buy. At a time when many people have shifted their focus to games and applications, providing a killer media experience may not be enough for potential Zune buyers. Read review

Specs: 16 GB, 3.3 in, 33 hour(s), 2.6 oz, WMAPro, MP3, WMA, AAC, 16 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Digital AV player

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 93 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. Read review

Specs: 16 GB, 3.5 in, 36 hour(s), 4.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 16 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung P3 is an excellent multimedia device that packs a grand amount of features into an impressively compact package with one of the best screens available. Plus, it sounds superb, making this a top contender for audio enthusiasts. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 3 in, 30 hour(s), 3.4 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 8 GB, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AAC-LC

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 8 GB, 2.4 in, 45 hour(s), 3.2 oz, 8 GB, APE (Monkey's Audio), WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. Read review

Specs: 64 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, 64 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung S3 Slim MP3 player is a solid option for budget-minded users with an eye for design and an ear for audio. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.8 in, 25 hour(s), 1.9 oz, MP3, WMA, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: When it comes to competing with Apple's iPod Touch media player, the Galaxy Player 4.2 is Samsung's best effort yet, but it's still playing catch-up. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 4.2 in, 40 hour(s), 4 oz, OGG, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable, 8 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 2.4 in, 36 hour(s), 2 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, AAC, PCM, 8 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 114 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 3.5 in, 22 hour(s), 4.2 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 8 GB