Top 5 straight-to-USB MP3 players

Unless you carry the necessary cables everywhere, most MP3 players cannot be charged anytime, anywhere. It's the same if you use your player as a portable storage--you just got to have that mini-USB cable handy.

That's not a problem for these MP3 players as they have a USB plug built into them. So wherever there is a computer with a free USB port, you can charge the internal battery (if it uses one) or copy files without hassle.

	1.	Samsung YP-U2 (2GB)   CNET Asia rating: 7.7 out of 10 The good:  Supercompact with a convenient plug-in USB design; legible LCD; an intuitive interface; extensive set of equalizer and DSP sound settings; impressive sound quality. The bad:  So-so battery life; subpar voice-recording quality; audible clicks when starting or stopping a song; does not ship with a lanyard or an armband. The bottom line: Despite some minor issues, the simple but feature-friendly YP-U2 from Samsung will be a hot seller, thanks to a sweet price and great overall sound quality. It's a good choice for budget-minded users looking for their first MP3 player. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	Sony NW-E016 (4GB)   Player Type Portable Audio Player Weight 29 g Dimensions 82.9 x 22.4 x 13.6 mm Interface USB 2.0 Storage type Flash Capacity 4 GB Supported audio formats AAC, ATRAC, MP3, WMA Rated battery life (audio) 30 hours See full specs | Rate this
	3.	SanDisk Sansa Express (1GB)   CNET Asia rating: 6.7 out of 10 The good:  Features a handy plug-and-play design; inexpensive; offers several desirable extras such as an FM tuner, support for protected WMAs; microSD expansion slot. The bad:  Screen is tiny and capable of displaying only two colors; no album art or photo support. The bottom line: The SanDisk Sansa Express is a solid choice for those who need an ultraconvenient MP3 player with a decent smattering of features. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Creative MuVo V100 (2GB)   Player Type Portable Audio Player Weight 33 g Dimensions 74.5 x 36.5 x 15 mm Interface USB 2.0 Storage type Flash Capacity 2 GB Supported audio formats MP3, WMA Rated battery life (audio) 18 hours See full specs | Rate this
	5.	MSI P100 (2GB)   Player Type Portable Audio Player Weight 30 g Dimensions 85 x 32 x 21 mm Interface USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Storage type Flash Capacity 2 GB Supported audio formats MP3, WMA See full specs | Rate this