Best MP3 players: Hi-res, pocket-sized music players from Apple, Sony and more
MP3 players aren't dead! Here's our pick of the very best you can buy
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Archos 32 Internet Tablet 8GB review
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Once we fixed its limitations we enjoyed using the Archos 32, but we're sure better Android media players will be out soon.
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£113 inc VAT
Sony Walkman NWZ-A846 review
MP3 playersThe A846 is a desirable player, but is burdened by limited audio format support and a high price.
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£179 inc VAT
Sandisk Sansa Fuze
MP3 playersSandisk's latest update to the Fuze player sounds good but an awkward touch interface makes it a pale shadow of the previous model.
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£69 inc VAT
Philips GoGear Muse SA2MUS16S/02 review
MP3 playersThe new version of the GoGear Muse is a decent enough player, but its touchscreen is pointless
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£129 inc VAT
Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB (4th generation) review
MP3 playersThe newest iPod Shuffle isn't without its charms, but there are better value MP3 players available, even at this low price.
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£39 inc VAT
Spotify for Sonos review
Media streamers MP3 players TechnologyThe incredible combination of being able to play music from your home library and Spotify's 10 million tracks is amazing. Spotify just makes Sonos even better.
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£10 inc VAT
Cowon J3 16GB review
MP3 playersThe Cowon J3 has excellent video format support and battery life, but niggling audio quality and interface issues prevent it from getting an unconditional recommendation.
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£199 inc VAT
Philips Ariaz 16GB review
MP3 playersThe Ariaz doesn't feel very robust, but it's great value - £75 is a bargain for a 16GB portable audio player.
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£75 inc VAT
Cowon E2 2GB review
MP3 playersCowon's E2 is a cheap MP3 player, but it's entirely outclassed by the competition.
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£30 inc VAT
Cowon i9 16GB review
MP3 players TVsCowon's gimmicky i9 isn't a bad portable audio player; it's just there are far better designed models available at similar prices.
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£120 inc VAT