Cowon's iAudio 9 is a nippy little MP3 player that does much right - unfortunately, pitted against the Apple iPod nano it just doesn't shine
Sony's NWZ-S638F S-series Walkman is the perfect ultra-portable for the Apple agnostics
Its video presentation might not be up to much, but this Creative excels with audio and it's affordable too!
It may look a bit like an Apple with its iPod-esque scroll wheel, but SanDisk's Sansa 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
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.
An SDHC card slot allows you to increase the storage capacity of this appealing player
Great features and excellent sound, this good value portable also features a cool design
Great performance package, and innovative idea, but doesn't quite make the grade
With extra features, improved sound and even a video recorder, the nano is better than ever