Wearable MP3 players

As MP3 players keep getting smaller, cheaper, and more colorful, some of them have become fashionable enough to wear. There are MP3 players you can clip to your shirt, hang from your neck, strap to your wrist, or even wear on your face. Most of these itty-bitty MP3 players are light on features, but no one ever said fashion wouldn't require some sacrifices.

The best-known wearable MP3 player is the iPod shuffle, which is by far the lightest, smallest MP3 player on the planet. The shuffle is great for the gym and it looks good on just about anyone, but it's relatively pricey compared with the competition. If you're looking for the best value, the SanDisk Sansa Clip offers tons of features, great audio quality, and is one of the few players here that include a screen.

For an MP3 player that's easy on the eyes, the Samsung Pebble looks like an expensive piece of jewelry, but costs less than IS$50. On the more masculine end of things, Oakley's Split Thump MP3 player sunglasses are a great way to take your music outdoors without the distraction of cables.

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	1.	Creative Zen Stone Plus (2GB; speaker)   CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10 The good: Sound quality (through headphones); price; battery life; useful feature set. The bad: Speaker has limited applications; doesn't work with Audible downloads; sluggish menus. The bottom line: The built-in speaker may have few real-life applications, but it makes room for a more capacious battery, and it takes nothing away. For that reason, and because of its tiny price, great feature set and FM radio, we think it's top notch. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	2.	SanDisk Sansa Clip (2GB)   CNET Asia rating: 7.8 out of 10 The good: Impressive sound quality; ultracompact, gym-friendly design with a removable belt clip; useful features such as an FM radio and Rhapsody DNA integration; support for a wide variety of audio file types, including OGG and FLAC; incredible value; very inexpensive and easy to use. The bad: FM radio reception isn't great;connection of the Clip with Rhapsody was problematic. The bottom line: The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	3.	Samsung S2 Pebble (2GB)   CNET Asia rating: 7.3 out of 10 The good: Excellent value; inexpensive; sounds great; sleek and stylish design; on-the-go playlist and sound effects; earphone plug design is handy. The bad: No screen; operating the extra functions takes some practice. The bottom line: The Samsung S2 Pebble is a simple, cute MP3 player that offers a super affordable price tag, good sound quality, and some compelling extras. It's a great option for those who like to wear their devices pendant style. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	4.	Philips GoGear Spark (2GB)   CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10 The good: Packs music, photos, radio, voice recording, long battery life, and a color screen into an affordable little package. The bad: Light on format support; voice recordings are noisy; storage capacity is meager; not everyone will appreciate its wearable design. The bottom line: In the world of budget MP3 players, the Philips GoGear Spark is a diamond in the rough, offering an attractive balance of features, style, and usability. Review | See full specs | Rate this
	5.	Apple iPod shuffle (2GB: second generation)   CNET Asia rating: 6.3 out of 10 The good: A dead-simple user interface with satisfying tactile controls; integrated belt clip; includes cute little syncing cradle. The bad: No screen; might be too small for some users; non-standard USB syncing removes plug-and-go appeal. The bottom line: If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player. Review | See full specs | Rate this