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Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB) 4h stars

Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)

Outstanding
$229.00 - $229.99

Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, silver) 4 stars

Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)

Excellent
$189.94 - $199.99

Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black) 4 stars

Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

Excellent
$239.99 - $282.74

Archos 605 WiFi (30GB) 4 stars

Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)

Excellent
$244.81 - $338.63

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black) 4 stars

Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)

Excellent
$179.00 - $179.99

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SanDisk Sansa e280 (8GB) 3.0 stars out of 79 reviews $168.95 - $249.99

Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, silver) 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews $139.94 - $149.99

Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black) 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews $239.99 - $282.74

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black) 0 stars Not yet available $179.00 - $179.99

V-Moda Bass Freq earphones (black) 3.5 stars out of 34 reviews $29.95 - $44.83

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Apple iPod Classic (second generation)

The second-generation Apple iPod Classic is a slight improvement over the original model and remains an excellent value for users ...

Sony E-Series Walkman

The Sony E-Series Walkman offers a compact design, a nice screen, and a handful of desirable features for a reasonable ...

Sony B-Series Walkman

The entry-level Sony B-Series Walkman is a solid choice for the gym thanks to its ultracompact design, quick charge function, ...

Sony S-Series Walkman

Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a ...

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