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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

Thursday, April 12, 2007, 03:00 PM PDT
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Apple iPod
Apple iPod
Built-in Capacity: 30GB
Screen Size (inches): 2.5
Voice Recording: No
FM tuner: No
Video Support: Yes
Photo Support: Yes
Price When Reviewed: $249
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Bottom Line: Apple's latest iPod boasts a great screen and tons of storage, in addition to an easy-to-use interface.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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85.1Very Good
2
Creative Zen VisionM
Creative Zen VisionM
Built-in Capacity: 30GB
Screen Size (inches): 2.5
Voice Recording: Yes
FM tuner: Yes
Video Support: Yes
Photo Support: Yes
Price When Reviewed: $250
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Bottom Line: The VisionM has a touchpad and delivers great-looking video. However, it needs a dongle to sync files.
(Last Rated: April 11, 2007)
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83.1Very Good
3
Apple iPod
Apple iPod
Built-in Capacity: 80GB
Screen Size (inches): 2.5
Voice Recording: No
FM tuner: No
Video Support: Yes
Photo Support: Yes
Price When Reviewed: $249
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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.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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83.2Very Good
4
Microsoft Zune
Microsoft Zune
Built-in Capacity: 30GB
Screen Size (inches): 3
Voice Recording: No
FM tuner: Yes
Video Support: Yes
Photo Support: Yes
Price When Reviewed: $199
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Bottom Line: Boasts a large, 3-inch LCD and limited Wi-Fi connectivity, but it lacks PlaysForSure compatibility.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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81.0Very Good
5
Cowon iAudio6
Cowon iAudio6
Built-in Capacity: 4GB
Screen Size (inches): 1.3
Voice Recording: Yes
FM tuner: Yes
Video Support: Yes
Price When Reviewed: $145
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Bottom Line: Tiny player supports many audio formats and online music subscriptions, but the screen is small and the controls are quirky.
(Last Rated: September 12, 2007)
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75.3Good
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