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Top 10 MP3 Players (Flash-Based)

These are the top flash-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.

Edited by Tim Moynihan

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PCW Rating: 85.2PCW Rating: 85.2PCW Rating: 85.2

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

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1. Creative Zen X-FI

Built-in Capacity: 32GB, Screen Size (inches): 2.5, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:Yes, FM tuner: Yes, Video Support: Video:Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: The outstanding Zen X-Fi has better sound, features, headphones, price, and storage options than the iPod.

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PCW Rating: 83.5PCW Rating: 83.5PCW Rating: 83.5

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

2. Apple iPod Touch

Built-in Capacity: 32GB, Screen Size (inches): 3.5, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:No, FM tuner: No, Video Support: Video:Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: The iPod Touch remains the class of the field, with beautiful design, useful apps, a touch screen, and built-in Wi-Fi.

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PCW Rating: 83.1PCW Rating: 83.1PCW Rating: 83.1

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

3. Creative ZEN

Built-in Capacity: 32GB, Screen Size (inches): 2.5, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:Yes, FM tuner: Yes, Video Support: Video:Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: Gadget-lover's player may lack Wi-Fi but has lots of other features, wide format support and accepts SD cards.

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PCW Rating: 82.0PCW Rating: 82.0PCW Rating: 82.0

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

4. Apple iPod Nano

Built-in Capacity: 16GB, Screen Size (inches): 2, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:No, FM tuner: No, Video Support: Video:Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: Despite its new design, the fourth-generation iPod Nano is more of an evolution than a major overhaul.

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PCW Rating: 80.3PCW Rating: 80.3PCW Rating: 80.3

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

5. Creative Zen V Plus

Built-in Capacity: 4GB, Screen Size (inches): 1.5, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:Yes, FM tuner: Yes, Video Support: Video:Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: Light, capable audio player delivers high-quality audio and also plays videos, though the screen is small.

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PCW Rating: 78.8PCW Rating: 78.8PCW Rating: 78.8

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

6. SanDisk Sansa Fuze

Built-in Capacity: 8GB, Screen Size (inches): 1.9, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:Yes, FM tuner: Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: A low price, deep feature list, and ultra-compact design makes the Sansa Fuze a very worthy Nano competitor.

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PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

7. Creative Zen Mozaic (2GB)

Built-in Capacity: 2GB, Screen Size (inches): 1.8, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:Yes, FM tuner: Yes,

Bottom Line: A good portable player at a low price, but it comes with a few quirks.

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PCW Rating: 76.5PCW Rating: 76.5PCW Rating: 76.5

Last Rated: April 11, 2007

8. SanDisk Sansa Connect

Built-in Capacity: 4 GB, Screen Size (inches): 2.2, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:No, FM tuner: No, Video Support: Video:No, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: It's the best Wi-Fi-equipped MP3 player around, but if you don't need Wi-Fi, you can find better, cheaper options.

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PCW Rating: 76.0PCW Rating: 76.0PCW Rating: 76.0

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

9. SanDisk Sansa View

Built-in Capacity: 32GB, Screen Size (inches): 2.4, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:Yes, FM tuner: Yes, Video Support: Video:Yes, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: This player’s vibrant screen and superior sound are offset by a somewhat high price and quirky menus.

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PCW Rating: 74.8PCW Rating: 74.8PCW Rating: 74.8

Last Rated: October 08, 2008

10. Samsung YP-P2

Built-in Capacity: 8GB, Screen Size (inches): 3, Voice Recording: Voice Recorder:No, FM tuner: Yes, Video Support: Video:No, Photo Support: Photo:Yes,

Bottom Line: Equipped with Bluetooth and a 3-inch touch screen, the YP-P2 shines at video and top-notch, tweakable sound.

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