Most popular audio players
As determined by reader page views
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Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman
11 Nov 2008 3:55 PM
An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.
Specs: 8GB, 320 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes , FM radio
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Sony Walkman NWZ-E430F
25 Sep 2008 3:52 PM
Sony claims these 4GB and 8GB players will last for 45 hours of musical bliss between charges. Set for release in October, they come in black, red, pink and blue.
Specs: 8GB, Yes
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Samsung S3 (4GB)
10 Oct 2008 4:26 PM
A competent player with decent audio quality and some cool customisation options, but the screen is too small and navigation can be slow-going.
Specs: Flash , 8GB, 176 x 220 pixels, Yes , Yes , FM radio
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Creative Zen Mozaic
21 Oct 2008 9:21 AM
The unfeasibly cute Mozaic is a budget player with decent sound quality and a surprisingly powerful speaker, but its toy-like looks won't be to everyone's tastes.
Specs: Flash , 4GB, 128 x 160 pixels, Yes , Yes , Voice
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Cowon O2 (32GB)
14 Nov 2008 2:10 PM
The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.
Specs: 32 GB, 1280 x 720 pixels
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Dexim BluePack
27 Nov 2008 5:44 PM
If looks aren't important, this battery pack is just the ticket to expand the iPhone's ordinary battery life.
Specs: Other
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Samsung U4
16 Dec 2008 11:08 AM
The U4 is an attractive compact player with a bit of flair, but test out the touch buttons before shelling out your dosh.
Specs: Flash , 4GB, 128 x 64 pixels, No , Yes , Voice
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Sony Walkman NWZ-B133F (1GB)
29 Dec 2008 2:58 PM
The entry-level Sony B-Series Walkman is a solid choice for the gym thanks to its ultracompact design, quick charge function, and integrated FM tuner, but beware the eye strain.
Specs: Flash , 1GB
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Kaiser Baas 1.8-inch Digital Media Keyring
07 Jan 2009 3:36 PM
Though the Kaiser Baas digital media keyring sounds like a novel idea, the reality is hampered by its tiny size and cumbersome navigation system.
Specs: 1GB, Yes , Yes , FM radio
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Sony Walkman X-series (32GB) NWZ-X1060
05 Feb 2009 4:38 PM
After our preview, we're enchanted with the touchscreen Walkman, but fear that it will only appeal to a small minority of the MP3 player market, namely non-conformists and music aficionados with a burning touchscreen itch.
Specs: Flash , 32GB, 432 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes
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