MP3 Players > Sony MP3 Players > 160 GBP to 200 GBP

Advantages: Amazing Quality
Disadvantages: Expensive

Got the Sony NWZ-A829 a week ago as i needed an mp3 player. Up to now I've just had a cheap 2 GB MP3 player. I wanted a player with a large memory capacity but didn't want an iPod. The mp3 player is very sexy and looks amazing, i wanted a good looking mp3 player and one with enough memory and this is perfect for all of that, its a bit pricey but it is worth it and i would reccommend to everyone. although i was thinking between this and an ipod but ... Read review

Advantages: ATRAC to store more music
Disadvantages: none

...have to use the supplied sony software to transfer music onto the machine. It can also be used for data file storage too but i havent as yet used that feature. The software is easy to install, you can also use mp3 and wav files on the machine. The menu takes a while to get use to but once you have read the manual and used it a few times its fairly ease to use. The screen is black and white and there is no video capability but its easy to use ...
...controller as used with the sony walkman cd players. This enables you to navigate the machine without removing the device from your pocket. I recommend purchasing this accessory. The case is of a velvet material and helps protect the screen from scratches but after market cases are available. Such cases are made of leather and provide additional protection. A nice feature is the ability to lock the buttons to either protect it from switching on ... Read review

Advantages: Small, light, great sound, well built, look good, extremely portable!
Disadvantages: Strange volume issue, remote

It's not often you see a set of portable speakers that churn out such a good sound without having the word "Bose" written somewhere on them. These however, although they're not going to cause much upset to the Bose share price, sound just great. Reading other people's reviews on here I can't seem to understand what their issue is with the sound quality. Sure, the bass is a bit "thuddy" when the volume is right up, but the overall clarity of the sound ...
...listen to all genres of music, and they all sound wonderful at all but the highest volume. For portability these are fantastic. I bought them in Australia and took them backpacking around the world, they're very compact and light, and come in a nice protective zip up case. A pair of fold out feet keep them upright and allow them to be no more than an inch and a half thick when packed away. The battery life is amazing, and if you run out, simply plug ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use, solid, reliable, full of features, cheap, lots of storage, classy.
Disadvantages: Heavy, sometimes a bit unresponsive, earphones

There's not much I can say about Ipods that hasn't been said before. They're beautifully assembled, quality pieces of kit that are rightfully sought after and deserve their place as the number one MP3 players. So I'll just talk about some of my own personal observations. Music All the options you could need. Artists, Genres, Albums, Playlists, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Compilations, Search option, it's a joy to navigate. Animated cover flow is a great ...
...recordings sound good. Podcasts The best invention ever. The only problem with these is finding enough time to listen to all the ones you want. Video podcasts are lots of fun too. Games Although it has a couple of good games, I wouldn't recommend it for more complex games such as Sonic the Hedgehog or Racing, the wheel just doesn't quite cut it for control. It's fine for games like Solitaire and Tetris though. One important point about games, ... Read review

Advantages: Internet in my handbag, huge storage capacity
Disadvantages: Battery drains quite quickly, Not scratchproof on back

I brought the Ipod Touch as a Christmas present to myself last year and what a present it is! I previously had a pink Ipod mini which was my present to myself for my 21st a few years ago. It was a lot more expensive when i brought it but worth every penny in my opinion, I didn't want to be tied down to an Iphone with a contract this was the next best option as it has nearly all the same features. My favourite thing about the Ipod touch is the ...
...onto WiFi networks when i am out and about, i am not a fan of laptops and having instant internet access in my handbag is something i love. I use Safari for researching places i am visiting, checking weather and most importantly connecting to my web based email provider, i also love that i can watch BBC programmes via the I Player and i often spend hours in bed watching programmes and catching up. Obviously the I Pods main function is to play music, ... Read review