Top 10 MP3 Players in October

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1 Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.

10/09/2008

2 Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)   Editors’ Choice

If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

10/09/2008

3 Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman

Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman   Editors’ Choice

An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.

23/09/2008

4 iRiver Clix (2nd generation)

iRiver Clix (2nd generation)   Editors’ Choice

The 2nd gen iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.

13/11/2007

5 Creative Zen Digital Media Player (16GB)

Creative Zen Digital Media Player (16GB)

Effectively a member of the Vision series, the Zen Digital Media Player handles most popular music and videos formats in a handy credit card sized form factor.

30/08/2007

6 Samsung YP-T10

Samsung YP-T10

Samsung's super-cute player has several enchanting features — including a dancing dog — but its touch-sensitive controls can be temperamental.

16/10/2007

7 Samsung YP-P2

Samsung YP-P2

The Samsung YP-P2 is a well-designed player and distinctly affordable for what it does. The only problem is that what it does just isn't as impressive as it could be.

05/11/2007

8 Iriver E100

Iriver E100

Video's a little shonky and scrolling will test your patience, but the E100 delivers the audio goods and throws in some nifty features to boot.

17/04/2008

9 Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

02/09/2008

10 Samsung S3

Samsung S3

A competent player with decent audio quality and some cool customisation options, but the screen is too small and navigation can be slow-going.

04/09/2008

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    • Cowon O2 (32GB)

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      The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.

    • Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus

      Logitech's relatively inexpensive Pure-Fi Express Plus is a compact — and portable — iPod/iPhone speaker system with a built-in alarm clock that's fine for casual listening at home or on the road.

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      The JBL On Stage Micro is a good option for iPod owners who want a cute, and compact, portable speaker that matches the player.

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      An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.

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