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Best small MP3 players

(Nov 19, 2009)

In the growing world of MP3 players, small is definitely sexy. Flash-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, ultracompact MP3 player beauties.

SanDisk Sansa Clip+ (4GB, red)

The SanDisk Sansa Clip+ is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features--all for an ultralow price. It's an unbeatable value.

Price: $43.99 - $49.99 (check prices)

Review date: Aug 31, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 8GB, green)

No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

Price: $134.99 - $145.00 (check prices)

Review date: Sep 14, 2009

  • 4 stars

      Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)

Excellent

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Philips GoGear Spark (2GB)

In the world of budget MP3 players, the Philips GoGear Spark is a diamond in the rough, offering an attractive balance of features, style, and usability.

Price: $39.99 - $49.99 (check prices)

Review date: Feb 4, 2009

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Creative Zen Stone Plus (2GB, black)

For those who want a supersmall and cute MP3 player that offers more than just simple music playback, the Creative Zen Stone Plus fits the bill nicely.

Price: Sorry, pricing not available

Review date: Jul 26, 2007

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Apple iPod Shuffle (third generation, 4GB, black)

The third-generation iPod Shuffle is the next best thing to an invisible MP3 player, but the quirky controls and microscopic design make it a limited recommendation.

Price: $73.51 - $79.99 (check prices)

Review date: Mar 12, 2009

  • 3 stars

      Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)

Good

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Samsung S2 Pebble (1GB, purple)

The Samsung S2 Pebble is a simple, cute MP3 player that offers a super affordable price tag, good sound quality, and some compelling extras. It's a great option for those who like to wear their devices pendant style.

Price: $39.99 (check prices)

Review date: Jun 19, 2008

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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