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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

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, 32 GB, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: CNET's Donald Bell looks at the value proposition of Apple's latest 16GB iPod Touch -- and doesn't like what he sees. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 72 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fourth-gen iPod Touch is Apple's second-best portable media player, with a price that will help you forget about No. 1. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 3.5 in, 40 hour(s), 3.6 oz, Audible AAX+, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 32 GB, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. Read review

Specs: 160 GB, 2.5 in, 36 hour(s), 4.9 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Apple Lossless, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. Read review

Specs: 160 GB, 2.5 in, 36 hour(s), 4.9 oz, MP3, AIFF, AAC, WAV, Audible, Apple Lossless, 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!

The Bottom Line: Sony revives its Walkman line with the F800 and E470, but for the price you might as well buy a music-capable Android phone. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 3.5 in, 3.5 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, LPCM, HE-AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, 32 GB

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

The Bottom Line: Sony revives its Walkman line with the F800 and E470, but for the price you might as well buy a music-capable Android phone. Read review

Specs: 16 GB, 3.5 in, 3.5 oz, LPCM, HE-AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 16 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 2.2 in, 24 hour(s), 1.3 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 8 GB, 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, 32 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 46 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: 8 GB, 1.9 in, 24 hour(s), 2.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Audible, WAV, WMA, MP3, 8 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, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, WMAPro, MP3, WMA, AAC, 16 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Galaxy Player 3.6 costs $50 less than the Apple iPod Touch, but it's easy to see where Samsung cut corners. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 3.65 in, 30 hour(s), 4.2 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, OGG, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, 8 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fourth-gen iPod Touch is Apple's second-best portable media player, with a price that will help you forget about No. 1. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 3.5 in, 40 hour(s), 3.6 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, 32 GB

• 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, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 32 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface. Read review

Specs: 160 GB, 2.5 in, 40 hour(s), 5.7 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• 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, 32 GB, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its many features as well as its compatibility with audiobooks and subscription-based music, the SanDisk Sansa m200 series is an overall great value. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 19 hour(s), 2 GB, Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Audible

• 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, 8 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Touch is the best iPod yet, offering all the fun of the iPhone experience without a carrier contract or monthly bill. Read review

Specs: 64 GB, 3.5 in, 40 hour(s), 3.6 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 64 GB, Audible AAX+, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• 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:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 38 reviews

The Bottom Line: The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend $50 more for the wider 604. Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, TFT 3.5 in - Color, MP3, AAC, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), WAV, AC-3, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, WMV, Protected WMV (DRM), 3.9 in x 0.6 in x 3.1 in, 6.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony S-Series Walkman is a solid entry-level MP3 player thanks to its ultra-affordable price tag, easy-to-use design, excellent performance, and fair smattering of features--but those who are looking to upgrade from the previous generation will not be impressed. Read review

Specs: 8 GB, 2.4 in, 42 hour(s), 0.2 lbs, 8 GB, MP3, WMA, AAC, LPCM, Lithium ion, 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: 16 GB, 3.7 in, 22 hour(s), 4.1 oz, M4A, APE (Monkey's Audio), OGG, PCM, WAV, MP3, MPEG1 Layer1, WMA, ASF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, MPEG1 Layer2, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 16 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony S-Series Walkman is a solid entry-level MP3 player thanks to its ultra-affordable price tag, easy-to-use design, excellent performance, and fair smattering of features--but those who are looking to upgrade from the previous generation will not be impressed. Read review

Specs: 16 GB, 2.4 in, 42 hour(s), 0.2 lbs, MP3, WMA, AAC, LPCM, 16 GB, Lithium ion, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• 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, MP3, WMA, Audible, Protected WMA (DRM), WAV, DivX 5.0, DivX 4.0, WMV, Motion JPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 SP, XviD, MPEG-1, 5.3 in x 0.9 in x 3 in, 9.7 oz