Creative Zen Vision:W
The bulky but easy-to-use Creative Zen Vision:W and its nice screen will dazzle video lovers who don't require video recording.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2006-09-14
Category: Flash Player

Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation)
The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.
Editorial Rating: 8.3
Release date: 2006-09-13
Category: Flash Player

Creative Zen V Plus
The Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), check out the iRiver Clix instead.
Editorial Rating: 8.3
Release date: 2006-06-20
Category: Flash Player

JVC XA-F57W Digital Audio Player
If you're looking for a no-frills MP3 player, the JVC XA-F series is not a bad choice, though it is plenty overpriced.
Editorial Rating: 5.7
Release date: 2006-06-15
Category: Flash Player

Creative Zen Nano Plus
If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's Zen Nano Plus is the device for you.
Editorial Rating: 7.3
Release date: 2006-06-01
Category: Flash Player

Cowon iAudio 6
The stacked yet compact 4GB Cowon iAudio 6 is a true performer, but the touch-sensitive interface will cause problems for some.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2006-05-26
Category: Flash Player

iRiver Clix
The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that's easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you're looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don't need a boatload of storage, this is your player.
Editorial Rating: 8.7
Release date: 2006-05-15
Category: Flash Player

Sony Walkman NW-A1000
The Sony Walkman NW-A1000 is certainly a music player that the fashion crowd would love to hold, though its monochrome screen and less than impressive features may not prove attractive to the geeks.
Editorial Rating: 7.7
Release date: 2006-05-08
Category: Flash Player

Samsung Nexus
The Samsung Nexus is no bigger than most digital music players, and Samsung adds satellite radio to the mix with a cradle-bound XM radio, but you can listen to live radio only when the Nexus is docked. In addition, it comes up short on battery life.
Editorial Rating: 6.7
Release date: 2006-05-01
Category: Flash Player

Samsung YP-U2
Despite some minor issues, the simple but feature-friendly YP-U2 from Samsung will be a hot seller, thanks to a sweet price and great overall sound quality. It's a good choice for budget-minded users looking for their first MP3 player.
Editorial Rating: 7.7
Release date: 2006-04-14
Category: Flash Player