The GoGear SA2825 is one of Philips' most attractive and compact MP3 players. Available in only one color silver and one capacity (2GB), the GoGear SA2825 ($49) offers a healthy amount of features at an affordable price.DesignMeasuring 1.5 inches ...

Photo gallery:Tonium PacemakerThe Tonium Pacemaker ($800) squeezes the performance and functionality of a full digital DJ rig into a single pocket-size device. Fitting a DJ booth into a product the size of a Sony PSP requires some compromises in ...

As a pocket-size sketchpad for DJs on the go, the Pacemaker is peerless.

The Philips GoGear SA6185 is an affordable, easy-to-use portable video player with a glossy, streamlined design and a modest set of features. With a retail price $159, the Philips GoGear SA6185's low price tag and larger-than-average screen are the ...

If you're looking for a cheap way to entertain the kids on a road trip to Dullsville, the Philips GoGear SA6185 should work out fine. Grown-ups, however, deserve a more substantive gadget.

The Sony NWZ-A720 Walkman series is a subtle evolution of the NWZ-A810 series we enjoyed in 2007. This year, Sony is treating us with a larger screen and a more assertive design, offered in 4GB ($149), 8GB ($199), and 16GB ($299). DesignGiven Sony's ...

Touch-screen MP3 players are nothing new, but their popularity has certainly increased since the advent of the Apple iPod Touch. Not to be confused with the Samsung T10, or the iRiver T10, and certainly sharing no resemblance to the Apple iPhone (wink ...

The MobiBlu T10 is the worst touch-screen MP3 player we've seen.

80GB ZuneLast November, Microsoft released the first-generation Zune to a predominantly iPod-toting nation. While the first-generation Zune is not without its devotees, the device came to epitomize Microsoft's awkwardness at marketing itself as hip. ...

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.

When we reviewed the Logitech AudioStation speaker system for the iPod last year, we were generally impressed with both its design and performance, so we gave it high marks. Flash-forward to 2007, and Logitech has dumped the AudioStation name in lieu ...

Sleekly designed iPod speaker system with AM/FM radio ; line audio input ; composite and S-Video output for displaying photos and videos from compatible iPods ; digital clock ; excellent LCD display ; sounds good, with decent bass and clarity for a ...

No alarm to go with the clock ; S-Video slot is recessed, making it difficult to plug in some S-Video cables ; video output doesn't work with sixth-generation video iPods

The Logitech Pure-Fi Elite stands above the iPod speaker competition with a can't-miss combination of excellent design, great sound, and a low price.

The Memorex MMP8640 ($120) is a 4GB MP3 player with an above-average list of features, including video playback, voice recording, and an FM tuner. In this price range, however, the Memorex MMP8640 just can't stand up to the competition.DesignThe ...

Trevor Baylis Eco Media PlayerThe Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player ($350) is an MP3 player that can be powered using either a USB connection or a built-in hand crank. In spite of its novelty, the Eco Media Player is a relatively full-featured MP3 player ...