Best MP3 players and accessories of 2007
You can rock out if you don't have this gear, but you probably won't be rocking out hard enough. Our list of the top MP3 players, headphones, and accessories of 2007 is sure to be music to your ears.
Best overall MP3 player
One of the only MP3 players that can truly be called a classic. Apple's iPod Classic offers an incredibly polished user experience and a better value per gigabyte of storage than any other MP3 player.
Best flash-based MP3 player
Flash-based MP3 players may not have the storage capacity of hard drive players, but they're unbeatable if you want a lightweight, compact player to carry anywhere. The iRiver Clix beats some stiff competition by packing a plethora of useful features into its compact form factor. Its innovative design; large, brilliant color screen; and wonderfully simple user interface also help earn this player the top spot.
Best workout MP3 player
The Creative Zen Stone is not only a great gym companion, it's also one of the smallest and most affordable MP3 players on the market. Like most of Creative's MP3 players, the Stone delivers great sound quality that defies its budget price tag.
Best MP3 player for a long trip
The Sony NW-S705F blew us away with its 50-plus hours of battery life. Surprisingly, this player's most advertised feature is its built-in noise-cancelling headphones. The battery life is just a bonus.
Best plug-in MP3 player
The Sony NWZ-B105F is one of Sony's most affordable MP3 players, offering support for MP3, WMA, and protected WMA files. The built-in USB stick means you never have to worry about bringing a USB cable with you.
Best portable video player
In a year where so many MP3 players went small, Archos delivered a 160GB widescreen monster called the 605 WiFi. With its gorgeous screen, a Wi-Fi-enabled Internet browser, Mac/PC compatibility, and DVR functionality, the Archos 605 WiFi is 2007's king of PVPs.
Best reason to splurge on an MP3 player
It's easy to dismiss the iPod Touch as a stripped down iPhone, but it's one of the most elegant and advanced MP3 players money can buy. The Wi-Fi-enabled Safari Internet browser alone makes the iPod Touch an object of worthy of envy.
Best earbud-style headphones
The Shure SE530 earphones are the pinnacle of earbud extravagance. If money is no object, the Shure SE530 earphones deliver unparalleled audio fidelity in a pocket-sized form.
Best MP3 player for children
When it comes to kids, there's little not to like about the Shaker: it's cheap ($40), it's dead simple, it's designed perfectly for small hands, and it shuffles music when you shake it.
