Well-priced compact media player to connect up to a TV and quickly start viewing movies/photos/music from a USB drive. We just wish it had HDMI though.

The Walkman combines stellar design with good music playback but at a price.

The YP-S2 sports unique looks and is petite. It is ideal for people with a liking for bass-friendly music.

The Vibe plugs a number of features including a color screen, video playback and FM recorder into a compact body at a reasonable price.

The new D2+ from Cowon has superior audio playback with top notch battery life which makes it second only to iPod Touch.

If it is for wide audio support, touchscreen and storage, the A726 won't have that, but if you're looking out for top-quality audio playback at an affordable price, the Sony is the right one for you.

The ZEN X-Fi with the X-Fi Crystallizer and onboard speaker apart from all the regular features stood out with its above average audio and video playback and for a fairly lower price than the rest .

The Philips Aria is a good looking feature-rich player that is simple to use thanks to its no-frills interface. It comes with a decent set of in-ear headphones and is priced competitively. We only wish the screen could have been of a better quality.

The E436F is one of the better sounding players in the top 5. The player uses a simple and good looking interface and has phenomenal battery life. One complaint though is the heavy price-tag in spite of the player only offering 4GB.

The Fuze is a versatile value for money player that offers a ton of features. It sports a click wheel and a simple interface. The sound is well-balanced across all frequency ranges provided you buy a decent set of earphones.