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Editors' Top Rated MP3 Players

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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)   Editors’ Choice

If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

17/09/2008 04:18 PM

iRiver Clix (2nd generation)

iRiver Clix (2nd generation)   Editors’ Choice

The 2nd gen iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.

13/11/2007 03:03 PM

Archos 605

Archos 605   Editors’ Choice

The Archos 605 Wi-Fi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.

08/11/2007 02:34 PM

Samsung YP-U3

Samsung YP-U3   Editors’ Choice

With its sound quality and industrial chic look the YP-U3 stakes its claim to being the king of USB key MP3 players.

17/09/2007 11:47 AM

iRiver Clix

iRiver Clix   Editors’ Choice

Think of pop queen Pink's unique combo of sass, good looks and smarts. The iRiver Clix is the portable audio equivalent.

13/11/2006 03:56 PM

Apple iPod Nano (2GB)

Apple iPod Nano (2GB)   Editors’ Choice

Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous Apple iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

14/09/2005 02:13 PM

Apple iPod (60GB, colour)

Apple iPod (60GB, colour)   Editors’ Choice

Though it no longer comes with such extras as a dock or an A/V cable, the photo-enabled iPod (née iPod Photo) is, pound for pound, the best iPod available.

29/03/2005 04:20 PM

Apple iPod Mini (6GB)

Apple iPod Mini (6GB)   Editors’ Choice

In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme; welcome improvements in an already fantastic player. Read our full review.

21/03/2005 06:59 PM

Creative Nomad MuVo TX (256MB)

Creative Nomad MuVo TX (256MB)   Editors’ Choice

Creative's MuVo TX is a great option for people who want a small, lightweight, and gymworthy player with a decent feature set.

01/09/2004 01:09 PM

Apple iPod (4th Generation, 20GB)

Apple iPod (4th Generation, 20GB)   Editors’ Choice

Can Apple's fourth-generation iPod beat the battery curse?

26/07/2004 12:36 PM

Apple iPod Mini (4GB)

Apple iPod Mini (4GB)   Editors’ Choice

Apple comes through again with a near-perfect MP3 player.

26/07/2004 08:55 AM

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    • Samsung S3 (4GB)

      Samsung S3 (4GB)

      A competent player with decent audio quality and some cool customisation options, but the screen is too small and navigation can be slow-going.

    • Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F

      Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F

      Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, these wafer-thin players have built-in noise-cancelling technology and a 2-inch, 320x240-pixel LCD.

    • Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

      Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

      Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.

    • Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

      Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

      If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

    • Samsung S2 Pebble

      Samsung S2 Pebble

      Have you tried squeezing blood out of a stone? How about music out of a pebble? The Samsung S2 Pebble is a screenless MP3 player with an LED just under the surface that blinks different colours as you listen to music.

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