Coby PMP-4330 portable media player
The Coby PMP-4330 made many compromises to meet its attractive price tag. Still, this PVP's built-in ability to record video is unprecedented for a wide-screen player in this price range.
Editorial Rating: 6.3
Release date: 2007-04-03
Category: Hard Drive Player

Archos 404 camcorder
The uberversatile Archos 404 camcorder is a good option for anyone looking to buy a compact portable video player with a nice screen. It's an OK convergence device, but it makes a far better video player than camcorder.
Editorial Rating: 7.7
Release date: 2007-03-07
Category: Hard Drive Player

Microsoft Zune
The Microsoft Zune with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more. The Zune is a very good start, though.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2006-11-14
Category: Hard Drive Player

Archos 604-WiFi
The do-everything Archos 604-WiFi is completely stacked with awesome video playback, Web surfing, and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2006-11-10
Category: Hard Drive Player

RCA Lyra X3030
The all-inclusive RCA Lyra X3030 is a solid video playback and recording device, despite its poorly designed menu interface. Yet there are still PVPs on the market that perform better.
Editorial Rating: 7.0
Release date: 2006-10-23
Category: Hard Drive Player

Coby PMP4320 Portable Media Player
This wide-screen PVP has all the fixings, but a high price tag will force users to look elsewhere.
Editorial Rating: 0.0
Release date: 2006-10-05
Category: Hard Drive Player

Toshiba Gigabeat V30 MEV30K
Despite the Toshiba Gigabeat V30's excellent sound quality and rated battery life, there are better PVP choices.
Editorial Rating: 6.7
Release date: 2006-09-30
Category: Hard Drive Player

Apple iPod (fifth-generation update)
The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Editorial Rating: 8.3
Release date: 2006-09-19
Category: Hard Drive Player

Archos 404
The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body. If you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend $50 more for the wider 604.
Editorial Rating: 8.0
Release date: 2006-09-01
Category: Hard Drive Player

Archos 504
Measurable bulk and pricey 160GB version aside, the do-it-all Archos 504 is an awesome A/V performer.
Editorial Rating: 8.3
Release date: 2006-08-21
Category: Hard Drive Player