Most Popular MP3 players

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 16GB)
  4. Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)
  5. Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)
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Top Rated MP3 players

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
  4. Sony Walkman NWZ-S638 (8GB, red)
  5. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 32GB)
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MP3 players Buying Guide

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THE GOOD
The iPod Nano has a gorgeous, superslim design with a bright, photo-friendly screen. It is easy to operate and works seamlessly with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music. It boasts a nimble processor and system performance with no skipping, thanks to flash memory.

THE BAD
The iPod Nano suffers from unspectacular battery life, and though the device is durable, it scratches easily; blemishes show up more drastically on the black version. The Nano is pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar, and its 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users. The player skips many sought-after extra features such as FM radio and A/V-out, and it doesn't work with Camera Connector. The USB power adapter ($29) is not included.

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

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 7.3 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. September 8, 2005 06:48

    4.5/5
    Ok - so to point out some serious issues to the haters - this is a flash player. There is 0, count them, 0 4GB flash players on the market - until now anyway. It might be a little pricey if you compare it to hard drive based systems but 2GB flash ...  read more »

    - bigmc6000

  2. September 8, 2005 03:45

    5.0/5
    I have a 3G iPod w/ 40G of memory. I have about 3G worth of songs, books, and Podcasts on it. I'm getting one of these as soon as I can get my hands on one.

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    Took me a day to decide but I went ...  read more »

    - abbcccdddd

  3. September 15, 2005 11:25

    4.5/5
    Yeah, for $50 more you get a 20G ipod...but for someone like me, the smaller the better. I purchased the 4G model which currently holds 780 songs, 19 podcasts, and 40 photos. That's 2.5 days worth of continuous entertainment...plenty for most peop...  read more »

    - Tech2005


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