Top 10 Media Players

iPod Touch

1. iPod Touch 32GB
PERFORMANCE Put simply the iPod Touch is the best gadget that money can buy
LOVE A stupendous PMP, browser, emailer, music and app store, with an interface to die for
HATE Quality costs money

Crown S9

2. Cowon S9 16GB
PERFORMANCE Sound quality is awesome and, apart from the fiddlesome controls, there's a lot to like
LOVE Sounds better than the Touch and looks tasty
HATE The interface and storage are poor

ARCHOS 5

3. ARCHOS 5 600GB
PERFORMANCE Fully accessorised, the Archos 5 is a force to be reckoned with, but the basic package is a bit of a tease
LOVE Fantastic, 4.8-inch touchscreen. Numerous add-ons available
HATE Neither cheap nor small

Crative Zen XFI

4. Creative ZEN X_FI 16GB
PERFORMANCE Wi-Fi streaming makes this player stands out from the rest, but the screen size is paltry
LOVE Sound quality. SD slot. Wi-Fi audio streaming
HATE The screen’s a bit mushy and the controls fiddly

AUGUST DTV350C

5. AUGUST DTV350C
PERFORMANCE As middling portable tellies with SD card slots go, this isn't too bad
LOVE A large-screened portable video player with Freeview tuner
HATE You’ll need an SD card. The sound lacks punch

Sony PSP-3000

6. Sony PSP-3000
PERFORMANCE Slimmer, lighter and brighter than ever, this games console is also portable video power house. You can stream content and even live TV remotely from your PS3, or take them with on UMB or memory stick.
LOVE Upgraded screen looks better than ever
HATE Poor battery life, no on board memory

Samsung YP-Q1

7. Samsung YP-Q1
PERFORMANCE Despite the buttons hogging up the lower portion, the sharp LCD provides video quality and functionality to hold the Q1 aloft in the MP4 player race. Pre-installed BBC iPlayer means you’ll never be short of legal content to watch.
LOVE Razor sharp screen and intuitive menu
HATE No touchscreen means less viewing area

Eco Media Player

8. Eco Media Player Revolution
PERFORMANCE This clockwork eco gadget is ideal for green-minded tech fans. The screens a bit pokey, but you’ll never be forced to burn an ounce of fossil fuel to power it.
LOVE Great sound, powered by USB or winding action
HATE Tiddly screen

Archos 7

9. Archos 7
PERFORMANCE Archos’ crown jewels pack a gigantic amount of storage, enough format support to see you safely into the 22nd century, web surfing, touchscreen and superb video quality. There’s a ton of neat extras on sale too.

ASUS S101

10. ASUS S101
PERFORMANCE Yeah, it’s a computer, but against other MP4 players that means unparalleled format support, functionality, connectivity and more. ASUS has made it’s skinniest netbook yet and it’s a real beauty.
LOVE Slim and light, but powerful for its size
HATE Battery life takes a battering