You'll get an impressive amount of bass weight from the Philips GoGear Spark SA2940, but the overall sound needs to be more refined and subtle
The third-generation Apple iPod Shuffle is the smallest yet, but can it outperform its predecessor?
A big, bright display, compatibility with the BBC iPlayer and strong sound make this Samsung a contender, but we hate the touch-sensitive controls
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
The NWZ-A826 is Sony's new entry-level Walkman, and handles most files well – although MP4 files can be fiddly
Innovative yet easy to use, with fantastic sound and a huge screen – watch out Apple
With extra features, improved sound and even a video recorder, the nano is better than ever