Apple iPod Mini (second generation)

Best-of-breed design and interface; comes in four colors; excellent playlist features; clean sound; smooth syncing with iTunes; organizes contacts; includes games; functions as an external drive; large third-party support; improved battery life.

No FM radio or recording capabilities; battery not user-replaceable; FireWire cable and AC adapter not included.

In the iPod Mini redux, Apple offers two capacity options and a more competitive pricing scheme--welcome improvements in an already fantastic player.