Portable Video Players

Laser DVBT-MP32 Multimedia Plus

It's not the prettiest PMP on the block, but the inclusion of digital TV support makes the MP32 a great little gadget.

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  iRiver P7

  The iRiver P7 is like a beautifully crafted concept car with a frustrating lack of horsepower, but the price is compelling.

  Specs: 16 GB, 480 x 272 pixels

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  Cowon S9

  The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.

  Specs: 8 GB

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  Cowon O2 (32GB)

  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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  Archos 5

  If you can afford it and want the best combination of Web access and outstanding video performance, this is one of the only players in the world you need to consider, despite its flaws.

  Specs: 250 GB, 800 x 480 pixels

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  iRiver Spinn

  There's no doubt the Spinn is a decent player, with great audio format support, a superb screen for watching video and excellent sound quality — but it's not without its share of issues.

  Specs: 8 GB, 480 x 272 pixels

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  iRiver Lplayer (8GB)

  The iRiver Lplayer is a very likeable player with a decent feature set and an ideal choice for anyone seeking a small and simple MP3 player for music. The best reason to choose it is its small size and intuitive navigation system.

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

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  TEAC DVP703

  The DVP703 might seem like another cheapy portable DVD player. In price terms it is — but its value is rather more than first meets the eye.

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  Iriver E100 (4GB)

  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.

  Specs: Flash , Yes , Yes , Voice, Line-in