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

While the Zen V Plus isn't a ground breaking device, it performs quite well without any major problems.

The SYM-620 will appeal to users after a budget MP3 player that also plays MP4 videos. If you prize design, ease of use and quality, then this isn't the product for you.

A substandard MP3 player with support included for video files, its tiny screen and poor audio quality leave the Linophir BC-688 flailing in the wake of the competition.

As iPod imitators go, you aren’t likely to see a more convincing copy, apart from the fact it barely works

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.

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.

Sony's decision to discard their proprietary ATRAC format and clunky SonicStage software on the NWZ-S616F is a blessing. An excellent interface, good battery life and video playback make this a solid choice if you are after a compact music player.

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

The SanDisk Sansa e280 does many things well and, despite some gripes, we were impressed. But if the SanDisk Sansa e280 is to compete with iPod nano it needs a few design tweaks.

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.

We love the functionality of this player, but its design isn't particularly good. We much prefer the bigger Zen to the Zen Mozaic.