The Memorex TouchMP is an affordable touch-screen media player that supports music, video, photos, radio, and audiobook playback, and also includes a voice recorder and a decent pair of in-ear headphones

The TouchMP's construction feels as cheap as its price, and the interface isn't much to look at

The Memorex TouchMP is the first MP3 player we've seen that combines touch-screen technology, useful features, and an attractive design, for less than $100.

The second-generation of the DJ-friendly Pacemaker MP3 player offers a more affordable price than the original model, and new features, such as automatic tempo matching, expanded effects, audio time-stretching, and a master EQ

The slashed price of the Pacemaker comes at the cost of a smaller hard drive, and the complaints we had about the previous model's complicated interface design haven't changed

The Pacemaker is a fun tool for DJs on the go. It's not our first choice for playing a DJ gig, but it gets the job done, and the price is a fair reflection of its features and portable design.

The Philips GoGear Aria is an affordable MP3 player that packs a 2-inch color screen, premium earbuds, FM radio, voice recording, photos, and video, and seamlessly integrates with Rhapsody's subscription music service

The Aria's design is a little blah, navigation is a tad quirky, the construction is all plastic, and the music player doesn't support AAC files from iTunes

The GoGear Aria is a useful MP3 player that makes a great match for Rhapsody subscribers. It won't turn any heads, but it won't break the bank, either.

The Philips GoGear Aria is an affordable MP3 player that packs a 2-inch color screen, premium earbuds, FM radio, voice recording, photos, and video, and seamlessly integrates with Rhapsody's subscription music service

The Aria's design is a little blah, navigation is a tad quirky, the construction is all plastic, and the music player doesn't support AAC files from iTunes

The GoGear Aria is a useful MP3 player that makes a great match for Rhapsody subscribers. It won't turn any heads, but it won't break the bank, either.

The Iriver P7 is a gorgeous portable video player that packs in music, movies, photos, radio, voice recording, and a text reader

For a PVP, the P7 is relatively inflexible when it comes to video format support, the touch-screen response is sluggish, and the included PC software is nearly useless

The Iriver P7 is like a beautifully crafted concept car with a frustrating lack of horsepower, but the price is compelling.

The Vestalife Ladybug offers a unique design and handy features such as pass-through syncing and auxiliary line input. The speaker can be powered via batteries, and the included remote can navigate iPod menus and control playback

Audio sounds muffled for some genres, and bass can sound muddy. Speaker may not get loud enough for some

The Vestalife Ladybug is a suitable choice for iPod owners who want a stylish and reasonably compact portable speaker that can also be used in a dorm room or office.

The Vestalife Ladybug offers a unique design and handy features such as pass-through syncing and auxiliary line input. The speaker can be powered via batteries, and the included remote can navigate iPod menus and control playback

Audio sounds muffled for some genres, and bass can sound muddy. Speaker may not get loud enough for some

The Vestalife Ladybug is a suitable choice for iPod owners who want a stylish and reasonably compact portable speaker that can also be used in a dorm room or office.

The Sony W-Series Walkman offers an innovative, ultracompact design that incorporates an MP3 player into a pair of earbuds. It's easy to use and Sony includes a unique feature for browsing songs

The Sony W-Series Walkman does not have a screen and will not be comfortable for all users

The Sony W-Series Walkman is a great option for active users who want an all-in-one music device to use while working out.

The Samsung P3 offers a sleek and sturdy design with a gorgeous full-color touch screen and fun interface; it includes a boatload of features such as Bluetooth connectivity, widgets, an FM radio, and voice recording; there is support for a wide ...

The Samsung P3's interface may take some getting used to; there's no Wi-Fi, and podcast support is inelegant

, not the Touch.

The SanDisk Sansa SlotRadio is exceptionally easy to use, and no computer is required. Songs are extremely cheap, and the player includes an FM tuner and an integrated belt-clip

The SanDisk Sansa SlotRadio suffers from so-so sound quality, and the music it comes with is locked to the cards. Listeners are subject to the whims of the Billboard music editors

The SanDisk Sansa SlotRadio player is far from your standard MP3 player--and people with persnickety music preferences won't be impressed--but the device is a perfect solution for those who prefer a hands-off approach when it comes to digital music.