It packs a touch screen and video playback in a package smaller than a stack of post-it notes. Will it deliver, or wind up with the rest of the nano-killers?

Size, ability to play lossless audio formats, easy file transfer process, glorious touch-screen

Capacity, awkward interface, lack of accessories

Before the imminent release of the iPhone, we take a good look at Apple's newest generation of iPod, with 80GB of storage for movies and music.

Best-in-class transfer and management software. Classic design. Great sound. Videos look sharp even on the small screen.

Lacks some features without additional hardware. Interface is looking dated. No WMA support without re-encoding song file.

We leave fingerprints all over the touch sensitive controls and glossy face of the slim new Samsung YP-K3. Is it a nano killer? Check out our video for a closer look.

Great sound quality. Nice interface. Slick design. Touch sensitive controls better than most.

Few features. Design is obviously derivative. Transfer software is subpar, and unfriendly. Slow connection makes for long transfers.

We get our hands on the slick, little YP-T9, and find it a very attractive device with a cool interface and great sound. Will it replace our iPod?

Very slick design. Great sound quality. Nice screen with a cool interface.

Lousy transfer software. Lack of supported file types. No alarm clock.

With built-in Wi-Fi and a colorful touch screen, the Archos 604 Wi-Fi handles almost all your video and audio files on the go. Is it worth building your collection?

Simple interface with a clean look and easy buttons ; easy to access the features ; lots of audio support ; video looks good

Lack of essential accessories to charge the device and use built-in DVR functions ; poor battery performance ; no transfer software ; screen door effect on low-res screen

With slide-out speakers and touch-sensitive buttons, the Samsung YP-K5 is in a league of its own. Should you play ball, or find a different game? Watch our video review for the scoop.

Great sound. Reliable, easy-to-use alarm clock. Interesting, unique design replaces the need for tiny, external speakers.

Lousy transfer software. Uncomfortable headphones. Screen is a bit washed-out. A bit bulky for a portable device.

The latest version of Apple's iPod Shuffle comes packed in a tiny aluminum shell, weighing just over half an ounce. Is it a complete music player package, or will it leave you wanting more?

Tiny, beautifully designed shell. Easy to use, with minimal buttons. Sturdy clip. Colored aluminum looks great and shiny.

Dearth of features. Sound quality is not as good as larger iPods. No WMA support, even for non-DRM files. Proprietary connector.

One of the first connection cards to support Sprint's high-speed EV-DO Rev. A network, is it fast enough for your on-the-go life, or does it move at a snail's pace?

It's the first music player to integrate on-the-go music shopping via Wi-Fi - but does the quality of MusicGremlin's MG-1000 hold up to the promise of its concept? We find out.

The MusicGremlin MG-1000 offers the ability to download music whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot. Clear sound and a bright 2-inch LCD are nice perks but the battery life is mediocre and the FM radio is poor.