Audio players

  • 6.5 8.3

    Creative Zen X-Fi2 32GB

    27 Oct 2009 5:29 PM

    The Creative Zen X-Fi2 is the company's first touchscreen MP3 player which includes expandable storage and native support for FLAC.

    Specs: 32GB, 400 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes

  • 8.5

    Philips GoGear Mix (4GB)

    19 Oct 2009 4:27 PM

    The GoGear Mix is exactly what people are looking for in an MP3 player. It's easy to load with music, simple to operate and a pleasure to listen to.

    Specs: No , Yes , Voice

  • 4.3

    Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)

    16 Oct 2009 2:25 PM

    The GoGear Aria may be cheaper than a comparable iPod Nano, but it's leagues behind in terms of quality.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, 176 x 220 pixels, Yes , Yes , Voice, FM radio

  • 3.5

    Fake iPod Nano (4th generation)

    09 Oct 2009 5:20 PM

    If it wasn't for the glitchy software and sub-standard battery life, the fake iPod Nano might have been almost as good as the real thing.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, Yes , No

  • 6.0

    Philips GoGear Vibe

    09 Oct 2009 11:28 AM

    The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.

    Specs: Flash , 4GB, 128 x 128 pixels, Yes , Yes , Voice

  • 6.5 2

    Philips GoGear Opus

    08 Oct 2009 3:02 PM

    The slow interface probably kills what would have been an excellent player with decent format support and great sound quality.

    Specs: 8GB, 320 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes , Voice

  • 8.7 8.8

    Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)

    24 Sep 2009 5:53 PM

    Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

    Specs: Flash , 32GB, 480 x 320 pixels, Yes , No , No

  • 8.0 8

    Apple iPod Classic 160GB

    17 Sep 2009 1:47 PM

    The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life and intuitive user interface.

    Specs: Hard disk , 100GB, 320 x 240 pixels, Yes , No

  • 8.6 6.7

    Apple iPod Nano (5th generation)

    15 Sep 2009 2:49 PM

    Not sure which new iPod to choose? The Nano's fifth incarnation wins hands down, with FM tuner and video camera being more than just cheap gimmicks.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, 376 x 240 pixels, Yes , Yes

  • 8.2

    Apple iPod Touch 64GB (3rd generation)

    10 Sep 2009 7:22 AM

    Not much doing here in Touch-land. A new 64GB model, no 16GB unit and price cuts for everyone! Oh, and a bit more performance.

    Specs: Flash , 8GB, 480 x 320 pixels, Yes , No

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