Top 5 MP3 Players (Hard Drive-Based)
These are the top hard drive-based MP3 players today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Eric Butterfield
Bottom Line: Tiny player supports many audio formats and online music subscriptions, but the screen is small and the controls are quirky.
PC World Rating: 75 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Built-in Capacity: 4GB
- Screen Size (inches): 1
- Voice Recording: Yes
- FM tuner: Yes
- Video Support: Yes
- Price When Reviewed: $145
- Rated on: September 12, 2007
Bottom Line: Boasts a large, 3-inch LCD and limited Wi-Fi connectivity, but it lacks PlaysForSure compatibility.
PC World Rating: 81 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Built-in Capacity: 30GB
- Screen Size (inches): 3
- Voice Recording: No
- FM tuner: Yes
- Video Support: Yes
- Photo Support: Yes
- Price When Reviewed: $199
- Rated on: September 12, 2007
Apple iPod
Bottom Line: Apple's latest iPod costs a lot, but it boasts a great screen and tons of storage, in addition to a easy-to-use interface.
PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- Built-in Capacity: 80GB
- Screen Size (inches): 3
- Voice Recording: No
- FM tuner: No
- Video Support: Yes
- Photo Support: Yes
- Price When Reviewed: $249
- Rated on: September 12, 2007
Bottom Line: The VisionM has a touchpad and delivers great-looking video. However, it needs a dongle to sync files.
PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- Built-in Capacity: 30GB
- Screen Size (inches): 3
- Voice Recording: Yes
- FM tuner: Yes
- Video Support: Yes
- Photo Support: Yes
- Price When Reviewed: $250
- Rated on: April 11, 2007
Bottom Line: Apple's latest iPod boasts a great screen and tons of storage, in addition to an easy-to-use interface.
PC World Rating: 85 (Very Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- Built-in Capacity: 30GB
- Screen Size (inches): 3
- Voice Recording: No
- FM tuner: No
- Video Support: Yes
- Photo Support: Yes
- Price When Reviewed: $249
- Rated on: September 12, 2007
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