It may look a bit like an Apple with its iPod-esque scroll wheel, but Sansa's View MP3 player can't match the Big A for ergonomics or sound quality
A big, bright display, compatibility with the BBC iPlayer and strong sound make this Samsung a contender, but we hate the touch-sensitive controls
Despite its three-star rating, the Philips has much to commend it – stylish looks, ease of use and dinky dimensions. But the sound quality is poor
There's plenty of flash in this MP3 player, but we'd happily settle for better sound and something that costs less cash
The iAudio7 is a chunky player, but sadly the solid looks don't match the sound, and it's a right old fiddle to use
This Sony reveals itself to be as tantalisingly close to Apple as it ever was, yet somehow unable to make up the distance, whether using the supplied headphones (not bad sound, but uncomfortable) or after-market jobs.
Ultra compact and ultra fun - this Samsung is a steal
Apple's 4th-generation nano is the slimmest iPod yet, at just 6.2mm. There are nine colours and two capacities – 8Gb and 16Gb – to choose from
The new, fifth-generation iPod Classic is thinner than its predecessor, but there's nothing thin about the taut, tight and punchy sound
An SDHC card slot allows you to increase the storage capacity of this appealing player