MP3 Players > Samsung MP3 Players > WAV > up to 40 GBP

Advantages: Small, stylish and very cool
Disadvantages: The headphones hurt my ears to start with

Being a complete MP3 player virgin it was with some trepidation that I opened the box at Christmas. I couldn't believe that somebody had bought me one and immediately thought it would be way too complicated and that I would never use it!! How wrong was I? When I unpacked the box I was surprised at how easy it was to put all the bits together and immediately managed to get the radio working. I was amazed at the quality of the sound and just how crisp ...
...I got home to try loading some CD's onto it. I was a little nervous when I first plugged it into my laptop, but the software that came with it made loading CD's a cinch. I couldn't believe how easy it was and that I could now have my own portable CD library. Right, now for the technical bits. It has 512mb built in memory and supports MP3 and WMA audio formats. It has a backlit display and a built in FM radio. It has a 20 hour playback time and ... 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

Advantages: Too many to list... just read the review
Disadvantages: Barely any, maybe the screen is a tad small

...the aesthetics. Usability is something apple has always prided itself on and it definitely doesnt disappoint. The scroll wheel feels comfortable to use and it is very easy to select what you want with minimal fuss. This gives the ipod the edge over its creative competitors as their scroll system is deeply flawed as its very fiddly. Audio quality is where the ipod has been challeged in recent generations, but having conducted stringent tests with ...
...is no worse than anything sony or creative can throw at it. Audio quality generally comes down to two things, the quality of the music and the quality of the headphones. Personally im not a huge fan of the ipod headphones so i have bought a £20 pair of sennheisers that do the job nicely. In terms of video playback the screens quality is very good, but its its size that limits it. It becomes very tiring when watching a feature length movie, but if ... Read review