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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 73 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. Read review

Specs: 64 GB, 3.5 in, 30 hour(s), 4.1 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Koss Tugo offers an all-in-one MP3 player/headphone solution for users who want to cut the cord without sacrificing sound quality. Read review

Specs: 512 MB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, MP3, 512 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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: 64 GB, 3.3 in, 33 hour(s), 2.6 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 64 GB, WMAPro, MP3, WMA, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you want to get your children started on digital music at a young age, the Sansa Shaker provides a great way to do so: it's inexpensive, simple, and acts like a toy. Read review

Specs: 512 MB, MP3, 1 - AA alkaline, Standard battery - AAA type, 512 MB

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

• 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, 64 GB, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 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: 64 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, 64 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 64 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 57 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: 512 MB, 19 hour(s), Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Audible, 512 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 615 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod Shuffle, with its ultralow price, its dead-simple design, and its iTunes integration, is virtually guaranteed to be a hit, especially among those looking for a second iPod. Read review

Specs: 512 MB, 12 hour(s), 0.8 oz, MP3, Audible, AAC, WAV, 512 MB, 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 21 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: 512 MB, 53 hour(s), 1.7 oz, 512 MB, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, MP3, WMA, ASF, Ogg Vorbis, AA battery - Alkaline, Standard battery - AA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 512 MB, 7 hour(s), 3.5 oz, WAV, MP3, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Standard battery - AAA type, 512 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 269 reviews

The Bottom Line: People who get frustrated by unnecessarily complicated technology will love this simple, cleverly designed MP3 player. Read review

Specs: 12 hour(s), 1 oz, 128 MB, MP3, WMA, 1 x Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 35 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell DJ Ditty is a decent low-cost option, but you can get more for your money from other offerings Read review

Specs: 512 MB, 1 in, 14 hour(s), 1.4 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 512 MB, MP3, WMA, Audible, WAV

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: What it lacks in grace the M25 makes up for in performance. Read review

Specs: 256 MB, 18 hour(s), 2.4 oz, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Audible, 256 MB, - Alkaline, 1 x Standard battery - AAA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 512 MB, 2.5 in, WAV, MP3, WMA, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 512 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 512 MB, 25 hour(s), 1.5 oz, WAV, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, ASF, Ogg Vorbis, 512 MB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This player has some nice features, but you'll have to live with less than stellar audio quality. Read review

Specs: 512 MB, 1.2 oz, 512 MB, MP3, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, 1 x Standard battery - AAA type

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: Spiffy looks and good battery life can't compensate for this player's mediocre sound and typical feature set. Read review

Specs: 512 MB, 17 hour(s), 1 oz, 512 MB, - AAA type - Alkaline, Standard battery, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 512 MB, 18 hour(s), 1.2 oz, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, Audible, Standard battery - AAA type - Alkaline, 512 MB

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.7 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: The SanDisk Sansa series will be the pick for those looking for an affordable WMA-friendly player packed with more features than the Apple iPod Shuffle, but if you want top-notch sound quality, stick with the latter. Read review

Specs: 512 MB, 17 hour(s), 1.4 oz, 512 MB, Standard battery - AAA type, MP3, WMA, Audible