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

A good device for viewing photos, but let down by a lack of other features and a poor battery life.

This stylish looking portable media player comes with some excellent features and a nice long battery life. It offers some great added functionality to an otherwise full selection of media capabilities, but a better screen would have been nice and the lack of FM radio is disappointing.

The Creative Zen Vision:M blows the iPod Video out of the water and stands over its broken visage with a gleeful grin. If you are looking for a reasonably price Portable Media Player, this is the one to get.

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.

If you want to take your movies with you and watch them on a 3.8' widescreen, this player with its clear picture and brilliant sound, could be just what you're after.

While it may cost a pretty penny, the iPod touch is a brilliant portable media player. The touch screen operates fluidly, and wireless connectivity adds a whole new level of options and features.

New features coupled with lower prices increase the second-generation model's appeal, but this version of the Touch doesn't supply enough incentive for existing owners to upgrade.

The Archos is attractive, good value for money and well-designed, with an intuitive layout and high-quality screen. Charging is a hassle, however.

The iPod adds video playback to an already impressive features list, but poor battery life and no built in speaker prove that there is plenty of room for improvement.

If you're after a portable media player with all the bells and whistles, Creative's Zen Vision W is a brilliant choice.