Shop for mp3 players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

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, 4.2 oz, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, AAC +, OGG, PCM, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AAC-LC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 8 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, OGG, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 8 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: Despite a few minor issues, the stylish Samsung YP-T9 is a no-brainer: it's easy to use, packed with features, and sounds fantastic. What more could you ask for? Read review

Specs: Digital AV player, TFT 1.8 in - Color, MPEG-4, MP3, WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), 1.7 in x 0.4 in x 3.3 in, 1.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung U3 is the proof that a basic MP3 player doesn't have to be ugly and featureless; it's simple, inexpensive, cool-looking, and perfect for the gym. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 1.0 in, 15 hour(s), 0.8 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, 2 GB, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 8 GB, 3 in, 30 hour(s), 2.9 oz, 8 GB, OGG, MP3, WMA, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• 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, 2.4 in, 30 hour(s), 2.3 oz, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, MP3, WMA, 16 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung S5 is an MP3 player with a fun interface and excellent sound quality; the screen is a bit small, but this player is still a great choice if you want to share your tunes at the drop of a dime. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 1.8 in, 25 hour(s), 2.8 oz, MP3, WMA, 2 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 8 GB, 2.6 in, 25 hour(s), 1.8 oz, 8 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 1 Audio, Real Audio, eAAC+, AAC +, OGG, WAV, MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC-LC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a tiny, well-built, color-screen MP3 player with excellent sound, the Samsung YP-Z5 is a great choice. Just make sure that you're comfortable with the touch-pad controller before you buy. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.8 in, 35 hour(s), 2 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, 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: 16 GB, 2.4 in, 50 hour(s), 2.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable, 16 GB, MP3, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis

• 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 Samsung U3 is the proof that a basic MP3 player doesn't have to be ugly and featureless; it's simple, inexpensive, cool-looking, and perfect for the gym. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 1 in, 15 hour(s), 0.8 oz, 2 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, ASF, Ogg Vorbis