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MP3 players

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Sony Walkman NW-WS413 lead
Sony Walkman NW-WS413 review – waterproof all-in-one MP3 player
£80
The Sony Walkman NW-WS413 is a go anywhere all-action MP3 player that doubles up as a pair of waterproof headphones

Latest MP3 players

Creative Zen X-Fi 2 16GB review
MP3 players

Creative's Zen X-Fi 2 is a good MP3 player with excellent battery life that's let down by a very poor touchscreen.

Published :
£130 inc VAT
Cowon D2+ DAB review
MP3 players

Cowon's D2+ DAB has some attractive features, but its dire touchscreen, fiddly interface and high price make it one to avoid.

Published :
£129 inc VAT
Sony Walkman NWZ-S544 review
MP3 players

Sony's 8GB Walkman NWZ-S544 is a good MP3 player, but it's not a big improvement over the cheaper NWZ-E443.

Published :
£110 inc VAT
Samsung YP-P3 8GBv review
MP3 players

Samsung's P3 is an inexpensive touchscreen player with great battery life, but it's not ideal for watching video.

Published :
£110 inc VAT
ViewSonic VPD500 review
MP3 players

The VPD500 is an affordable portable video player with wide format support, but is let down by its fiddly controls and poor image quality.

Published :
£103 inc VAT
iRiver E200 8GB review
MP3 players

Although its battery life is a little shorter than that of similarly priced players, the E200 is a classy portable audio and video player.

Published :
£89 inc VAT
Archos 3 Vision 8GB review
MP3 players

The Archos Vision 3's fiddly control system, short battery life and poor screen let it down.

Published :
£89 inc VAT
Sony Walkman NWZ-E443 review
MP3 players

The Walkman NWZ-E443's video support is poor, but its good audio quality, long battery life, good looks and low price make it a great buy.

Published :
£65 inc VAT
Archos 2 8GB review
MP3 players

Archos 2 may be very cheap, but the poor screen, annoying controls and muffled sound make it impossible to recommend.

Published :
£36 inc VAT
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1050 review
MP3 players

Sony's latest Walkman has some slick features, but most are poorly implemented.

Published :
£210 inc VAT