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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 68 reviews

The Bottom Line: In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.67 in, 18 hour(s), 3.6 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 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 206 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, None, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 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 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, None, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 1, Apple Lossless, AAC, Audible, MP3, AIFF, WAV

• 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, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 41 hour(s), 6.3 oz, Standard battery - AA type

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 10 hour(s), 5.8 oz, 2 x Standard battery - AA type, No

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Black, Stereo, RCA phono x 2, Rechargeable capability, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 111 reviews

The Bottom Line: In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player. Read review

Specs: 6 GB, 1.67 in, 18 hour(s), 3.6 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, No built-in memory

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: CD player / radio, AM/FM/TV/Weather, Stereo, 6.5 oz, Silver, 1 year warranty, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: This capable portable will play all your custom CDs for hours on end, and it looks great, too. Read review

Specs: 26 hour(s), 4.8 oz, No, 2 x Player battery - Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The JBL On Time 400iHD iPod speaker is a solid option if you are interested in HD radio and multiple alarm clock options, but the buttons may annoy you. Read review

Specs: Speakers, AM/FM, 24 Watt, Stereo, 2 lbs, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 5.3 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride, MP3, WMA

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The U2 version of the iPod gets a photo-friendly color screen to match its colorful body. Read review

Specs: 20 GB, 2 in, 15 hour(s), 5.9 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: MiniDisc recorder / radio, AM/FM/TV/Weather, Slot-load, Stereo, 3.6 oz, Blue, 1 year warranty, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: AM/FM, Stereo, 12.2 oz

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 75 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPod U2 isn't for everyone, but its target audience will love it. Read review

Specs: 20 GB, 2 in, 12 hour(s), 5.6 oz, No built-in memory, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 88 reviews

The Bottom Line: We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer. Read review

Specs: 15 GB, 2 in, 8 hour(s), 5.6 oz, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 15 GB, 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: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Stereo, Rechargeable capability, Adjustable headband, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 52 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: 30 GB, 2.5 in, 14 hour(s), 4.8 oz, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 55 reviews

The Bottom Line: Yet again, Sony's copyright protection spoils an otherwise impressive flash-based MP3 player. Read review

Specs: 128 MB, 10 hour(s), 1.3 oz, ATRAC3, 1 x Player battery - 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: CD player, Stereo, 6.7 oz, 1 year warranty, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: CD player, Stereo, 8.8 oz, Metallic gray, 1 year warranty, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: CD player, Stereo, 6.5 oz, Silver, 1 year warranty, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.67 in, 18 hour(s), 3.6 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 1, AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, WAV, Audible, AIFF, No built-in memory

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 69 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: 60 GB, 2.5 in, 20 hour(s), 5.5 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, None