$80 (2GB-32GB, $80-$300)

by Will Palmer

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We love the Zen's 2.5-inch screen and crisp sound. Music, photos, video, FM, and voice recording are standard, and a card slot lets you boost storage. PC only; creative.com

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2010 Winter Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Ion Audio Tailgaiter	$200

2009 Summer Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Apple iPod Touch Gear of the Year	$229
iHome iH16 Killer Value	$50
Motorola Motorokr S9-HD	$120
Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi	$190
Creative Zen X-Fi	$180
Altec-Lansing inMotion Max	$200

2008 Summer Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Creative Zen Killer Value	$80
Sonic Impact i-F3	$170
iPod Nano	$150
Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere	$130
V-Moda Vibe Duo	$100
Cowon iAudio 7	$120

2007 Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Creative Zen V Plus Killer Value	$85
Samsung K5	$179
Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Pro	$249
Altec Lansing iM9	$200
Tivoli Audio iPAL Radio	$150
Apple iPod Nano	$149

2006 Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Tivoli Audio iSongBook	$330
Think Outside BoomTube	$200
Mobiblu Cube	$100
Asono Mica	$135
Oakley Thump 2	$299
Apple iPod Nano	$149

2005 Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Apple iPod Photo Gear of the Year	$499
Nike MP3 Run	$299
Oakley Thump	$495
Highgear TrailAudio	$180

2004 Buyer's Guide Audio Players Reviews

Oceanic H2O Audio	$399
Apple Ipod Mini	$249
Creative Nomad Muvo² X-Trainer 512MB	$269
Samsung Yepp YP-55V	$199

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