Jasmine France,
Senior Associate Editor
June 11, 2008
Sure, great sound and ease of use are important considerations when selecting an MP3 player, but so is sporting a device that reflects your personality. If you're the serious type or you just care about having something that works, a matte-black or ice-white MP3 player probably suits you just fine. However, for those of us who like our tech to match our favorite outfit or who prefer stylistically distinguished electronics, a colorful device can make all the difference. Does that sound like you? Consider one of the options below, all of which have several color options. If you have a white or black iPod, think about dressing it up in an artistic skin.
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| The Bottom Line | The 4GB and 8GB capacity Zunes (Zune 4 and Zune 8) offer a bite-size version of their full-size, 80GB sibling. While the full-size Zune is a better value, the solid-state flash memory used in the 4GB and 8GB versions make them better suited for physically active (or clumsy) users. | 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. | For those who want a supersmall and cute MP3 player that offers more than just simple music playback, the Creative Zen Stone Plus fits the bill nicely. | 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. | If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the third-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player. | The Samsung T10 won't satisfy audio purists, but users who value lots of features, a fun interface, and a player that will turn heads should give it a look. |
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| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
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Lithium polymer |
Lithium ion |
Lithium polymer |
Lithium polymer |
| Display type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
LCD 2.0 in |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Digital player (recorder) |
WMA MP3 AAC |
WMA FLAC WAV Ogg Vorbis MP3 Audible |
WMA WAV ADPCM Protected WMA (DRM 9) Audible MP3 |
Info unavailable |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC |
WMA Protected WMA (DRM) Ogg Vorbis MP3 |
| Digital Player total harmonic distortion | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
0.1 % |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Software type | Info unavailable |
Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 Drivers & Utilities Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 |
Drivers & Utilities |
Info unavailable |
iTunes 7.4 or later Drivers & Utilities |
Drivers & Utilities Samsung Music Studio |
| Device type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Portable media center |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
1.6 in x 3.6 in x 0.4 in |
1.9 in x 0.3 in x 3.1 in |
2.2 in x 0.5 in x 1.4 in |
Info unavailable |
1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in |
3.8 in x 3.1 in x 1.7 in |
| Color |
Glossy red |
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