The SweetPea3 is durable, splashproof, and not a choking hazzard ; it offers a built-in handle and external speaker ; it comes preloaded with several children's songs and stories

The SweetPea3 doesn't include any advanced features and doesn't come with headphones. Songs are only organized and navigable via three playlists, and the player offers only 256MB of storage

The SweetPea3 is a niche MP3 player that's an excellent choice for parents who want to provide their toddlers or developmentally disabled adult children with digital music.

The Insignia Pilot is an incredible value for a media player, and it's packed with features: Bluetooth, FM radio, line-in recording, photo and video support, and Rhapsody DNA Integration. It plays back a wide variety of audio formats and is compatible ...

The Insignia Pilot's sound quality is only so-so, and it's on the large side for a flash player.

The Insignia Pilot won't please audio purists, but it's a great option for feature hounds who appreciate a good value--and the ability to listen to music sans wires.

The Philips PMC offers an attractive design and a screen with excellent viewing angles. It's very easy to use and it includes video recording, as well as a built-in kickstand.

The Philips PMC's audio quality is subpar, it doesn't record from protected DVDs, and there's no way to adjust the recording volume levels on the device. It also costs about $50 more than most other 30GB portable A/V devices, and there's no FM radio.

The Philips Portable Media Center PMC7230 is a stylish device with lots of potential, but it's not as impressive as we expected.

The Zune 4 and Zune 8 players are PC-only devices that require their own software and still don't support older WMA-DRM9 music files, nor does Zune Marketplace offer TV or movie downloads. The Zune's USB connection is proprietary, there's no Wi-Fi ...

The flash-based 4GB and 8GB Microsoft Zune MP3 players feature a 1.8-inch glass LCD, an easy-to-use interface, exceptional navigation control, audio and video podcast support, and FM radio. It also includes wireless syncing and sharing, revamped Zune ...

The Zune 4 and Zune 8 players are PC-only devices that require their own software and still don't support older WMA-DRM9 music files, nor does Zune Marketplace offer TV or movie downloads. The Zune's USB connection is proprietary, there's no Wi-Fi ...

The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for ...

The ibiza Rhapsody offers about every feature in the book, including Wi-Fi and stereo Bluetooth capabilities ; podcast support with wireless updating ; photo, video, and subscription music support ; on-the-go access to Rhapsody ; updatable themes and ...

The ibiza Rhapsody is expensive compared with competitors, and it has copycat looks. It also lacks EQ enhancement options and has a poor rated battery life. Works with XP and Vista only

The Haier America ibiza Rhapsody is a cutting-edge media player that puts its wireless capabilities to good use while still retaining a user-friendly design and interface. If you're willing to shell out the dough for a massive feature list, give it ...

The 80GB Microsoft Zune MP3 player features a 3.2-inch glass LCD ; a user-friendly interface ; exceptional navigation control ; audio and video podcast support ; a superlative FM radio with RBDS information ; wireless syncing and sharing ; high ...

The Zune is a PC-only device that requires its own software and still does not support older WMA-DRM9 music files ; Zune Marketplace does not offer TV or movie downloads ; the USB connection is proprietary ; no Wi-Fi music streaming ; and the EQ ...

The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.

The Oakley Split Thump sunglasses offer wireless music enjoyment by integrating an MP3 player into a compact, wearable, and straightforward design ; they're extremely useful for outdoor activity. These Thumps are compatible with both Windows and Mac, ...

The Oakley Split Thump doesn't come with wall charger or hard case, and it offers unimpressive battery life. It's relatively expensive compared with standard MP3 players

Active users looking to combine their love of music with their zest for outdoor activity should definitely consider Oakley's Split Thump MP3-playing sunglasses.

The Samsung P2 offers fantastic audio quality and a large, brilliant touch screen. The interface is fun and customizable, and the player is packed with features including video playback, a great FM radio, support for subscription music and Datacasts, ...

The touch screen of the Samsung P2 is not always precise, and the lack of tactile controls may not appeal to all users. There's no memory expansion option, and it's pricey.

The Samsung YP-P2 is an excellent-sounding MP3 player that will appeal to those looking for a cool touch-screen interface and stereo Bluetooth capability.

The Archos 105 MP3 player is one of the least expensive video-worthy MP3 players on the market.

The Archos 105 only comes in a 2GB capacity and lacks competitive features such as an FM tuner, voice recorder, or line recorder. Despite its relatively large screen, the video resolution is disappointing.

There are better MP3 players than the Archos 105 available at this price, but few with so large a screen.

The Sansa View digital media player is an incredible value considering its features, which include photo and video support, a MicroSD card slot, an FM radio, and a voice recorder. The screen is relatively large, and there's a separate podcast menu for ...

The Sansa View is large for a flash player, and the onscreen interface is somewhat uninspiring. The small center select button may present a problem for some users.

If you value features and price over a flashy interface and excellent sound quality, the SanDisk Sansa View digital media player is definitely worth a look. It's easy to use and offers a relatively large screen and a memory expansion option.