The i-PODiUM is ultimately let down by poor sound quality. This is a shame as the universal device support as well as charging and synchronising capabilities show there is potential for this to be a very useful unit.

At this end of the market, you won't find another portable media player as full-featured as the Xinc Ultra. However usability needs serious work from both a hardware and software perspective.

A great speaker unit for anyone who needs a portable audio system

The YP-F2 does everything a basic flash player should - but nothing particularly outstanding.

There's certainly no shortage of pocket-sized media players on the market, but few have the quality and finesse of the iRiver Clix.

The shuffle would serve well as a secondary music player for exercise, but too many limitations - most notably the lack of screen - make it a poor choice for everyday use.

Stand out from the iPod crowd with this excellent Windows-based media player.

For active users, this is the best all-in-one music player package

The iPod is one of the best portable media players on the market, and this update does little to change that. While the improvements are fairly minor, the improved battery life and better screen certainly make this an attractive option.

Video playback gives the Zen Neeon 2 an edge over many other small music players, and the Stik-On skins will certainly appeal to the younger demographic. However, the menu system and fiddly controls make the player less than perfect.

The portability and durability of this product make it an attractive option if you are content with only ever owning an iPod mini or nano.

Cygnett GrooveTime has the right price, although sound quality is average and the controls are awkward to use.