iRiver E100
The Iriver E100 is a decent choice for people who want a ton of features in an easy-to-use package, but if you're after speedy navigation or top-notch sound quality, look elsewhere.
Editorial Rating: 6.7
Release date: 2008-04-15
Category: Hard Drive Player

Sony Walkman NWZ-A828K (8GB)
The Sony NWZ-A820 is the best sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of Bluetooth audio makes it a top choice for cable-hating audio enthusiasts.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2008-03-28
Category: Hard Drive Player

SanDisk Sansa Fuze (4GB, black)
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value--a slim design, simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag.
Editorial Rating: 7.3
Release date: 2008-03-17
Category: Hard Drive Player

Archos 705 WiFi (160GB)
Archos 705 WiFi is the biggest, baddest PVP on the market. What you get in screen size, however, you pay for in portability and picture quality.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2008-02-22
Category: Hard Drive Player

Cowon Q5W
The Cowon Q5W aims to do everything a gadget-aholic may want in a portable video player. Unfortunately, its confusing dual interface and high price hold it back from greatness.
Editorial Rating: 7.0
Release date: 2008-01-22
Category: Hard Drive Player

Philips Portable Media Center PMC7230
The Philips Portable Media Center PMC7230 is a stylish device with lots of potential, but it's not as impressive as we expected.
Editorial Rating: 6.3
Release date: 2007-12-21
Category: Hard Drive Player

ibiza Rhapsody (30GB)
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 consideration.
Editorial Rating: 7.7
Release date: 2007-11-29
Category: Hard Drive Player

Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB)
The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative.
Editorial Rating: 8.3
Release date: 2007-11-12
Category: Hard Drive Player

Apple iPod Touch
The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out. Unfortunately, its lean capacity keeps it from reigning as king of the iPods.
Editorial Rating: 8.3
Release date: 2007-09-14
Category: Hard Drive Player

Apple iPod Nano (third generation)
The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2007-09-07
Category: Hard Drive Player