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

Apple iPod Classic (160GB)
The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2007-09-07
Category: Hard Drive Player

Archos 605 WiFi
The Archos 605 WiFi portable video player is one of the best mobile distractions money can buy.
Editorial Rating: 8.7
Release date: 2007-08-30
Category: Hard Drive Player

Apple iPhone (8 GB)
Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2007-06-29
Category: Hard Drive Player

Blue Raven MediaMate 7080
Blue Raven's MediaMate is a Texas-size product with a down-to-earth price. Just remember, bigger isn't always better.
Editorial Rating: 6.7
Release date: 2007-06-07
Category: Hard Drive Player