Editors' Top MP3 Players
updated June 5, 2006

In the growing world of MP3 players, small is definitely sexy. Flash- and microdrive-based MP3 players continue to trim the millimeters and the grams (just look at the new Apple iPod Nano) without sacrificing extra features. Check out these top-rated--and typically pricey--ultracompact MP3 player beauties. -- James Kim, senior editor

Editors' Top MP3 players:

Budget MP3 players | Flash memory MP3 players | Hard drive MP3 players | Micro hard drive MP3 players |

Ultracompact MP3 players

| Portable video players (PVP)

Ultracompact MP3 players

MP3 Players	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Apple iPod Nano (4GB, white) Released: 09/07/2005	8.3 Excellent	Email me when product is available	Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. Specs: Flash player , 4 GB, AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Audible , Apple Lossless , Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Cowon iAudio U2 (1GB)	7.7 Very good	Email me when product is available	The stylish, flash-memory Cowon iAudio U2 crams great sound quality, an FM radio, and line-in recording into a tiny package. Specs: Flash player , 1 GB, ASF , MP3 , WAV , WMA , MPEG 1 Audio , MPEG 2 Audio , MPEG 2.5 Audio , 1 GB, Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Samsung YEPP YP-T7X (512MB) Released: 03/01/2005	8.0 Excellent	Email me when product is available	We'd like to see a few improvements to the Samsung YEPP YP-T7, but it should be a top choice for those who want an MP3 player with tons of features. Specs: 1.5 in x 0.6 in x 2.4 in , 1.4 oz

Samsung YP-U2 (512MB, blue/black) Released: 04/14/2006	7.7 Very good	$39	Despite some minor issues, the simple but feature-friendly YP-U2 from Samsung will be a hot seller, thanks to a sweet price and great overall sound quality. It's a good choice for budget-minded users looking for their first MP3 player. Specs: Digital player / radio , 512 MB, ASF , MP3 , WAV , WMA , Ogg Vorbis , Protected WMA (DRM) , Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player battery

Creative MuVo Micro N200 (1GB, Red)	7.3 Very good	Email me when product is available	If you're looking for a feature-packed flash player but you don't want to spend a ton to get one, Creative's Zen Nano Plus is the device for you. Specs: Flash player , 1 GB, MP3 , WMA , Protected WMA (DRM) , 1 GB, 1 x Alkaline AAA type Standard battery

Creative MuVo TX FM (256MB, White) Released: 06/01/2004	7.3 Very good	Email me when product is available	Creative's MuVo TX FM is a great option for people who want a small, lightweight, and gymworthy player with a decent feature set. Specs: Flash player , 256 MB, MP3 , ADPCM , Protected WMA (DRM) , 1 x Alkaline AAA type Standard battery

MobiBlu DAH-1500i (1GB, Black)	7.0 Very good	$189	If you love all things tiny, consider picking up MobiBlu's cute cube, the DAH-1500i. Specs: Digital player / radio , 1 GB, MP3 , WMA , Protected WMA (DRM) , Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Creative Nomad MuVo Slim (256MB)	7.0 Very good	$87	The MuVo Slim's top performance and ultraslim design make it the perfect on-the-go companion for the business-minded. Specs: Flash player , 256 MB, MP3 , WMA , ADPCM , 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player battery

Apple iPod Shuffle (512MB) Released: 01/10/2005	6.7 Good	$53	The iPod Shuffle, with its ultralow price, its dead-simple design, and its iTunes integration, is virtually guaranteed to be a hit, especially among those looking for a second iPod. Specs: Flash player , 512 MB, AAC , MP3 , WAV , Audible , Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated