If you can handle having no voice recorder or radio and are dissatisfied with the sound quality of other portable media players, then the Sony NWZ-A815 is a great choice.

Although slightly expensive, Samsung’s YP-T7F is a feature packed MP3 player with one of the best screens we have seen yet.

The Voxson MR-200 has a slew of features, all of which are good in theory, but the execution lends itself to ample mediocrity, excluding it as a “must have” contender.

A decent showing from Creative, but the Creative Zen 4GB suffers from comparison with Apple's ultra-desirable iPod nano. Video playback and the SD Card slot are plus points, however.

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

If any player could make fashion-conscious iPod users jump ship, it's this one; it may be the one digital music device that has more aesthetic appeal than an iPod.

Despite its shape and size changing dramatically, the new iPod nano still manages to be the best designed player on the market. Under the hood lies an excellent music player, and a capable video player representing great value at this price.

If you are looking for a new media player, the fourth-generation iPod Nano certainly merits consideration, but if you already own an Nano — especially a third-generation one — you may want to think twice before upgrading.

Well-designed, easy to use and feature-rich, the YP-T9B will suit anyone looking for a 2GB media player. It's an excellent buy.

The iRiver Clix 2nd Generation is a lightweight, easy-to-use flash-based player, with a nice display and fairly good sound.

The Sansa e260 is a feature packed media player that looks great, is feature rich and performs well.

While the E10 does provide video playback in an attempt to one-up the nano, this functionality needs some work. Aside, this is a solid unit and should satisfy those after a multipurpose digital media device at a reasonable price.