The good: Scratch-resistant aluminum body;supports photos (with thumbnail grid); great sound quality. The bad: Still doesn't play video; no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all color options are available for all memory sizes. The bottom line: The second-generation Apple iPod nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod mini and a first-generation iPod nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users. Read full review of the Apple iPod nano (4GB; second generation)
The good: Good battery life; feature-packed; cute design; organic user interface. The bad: Subpar transfer rate; limited video format support. The bottom line: The Zen V Plus is an excellent little flash-based MP3 player that, despite its miniscule 2GB capacity, still manages to beat most of its peers hands down. Read full review of the Creative Zen V Plus (2GB)
The good: Unique and stylish design with a built-in, slide-out speaker; stunning interface; FM radio and cool visual effects; excellent sound quality; included earbuds are decent. The bad: On the large and heavy side for a flash player; the touch controls take some getting used to; display could be bigger. The bottom line: The Samsung YP-K5 is a unique MP3 player with a fun interface and great sound quality; it may be bulky around the middle, but it's an excellent choice if you want to share your tunes at the drop of a dime. Read full review of the Samsung YP-K5 (4GB)
