512MB Creative Technology Zen Nano Plus

Pros: Extremely small; more-than-adequate capacity; uses standard rechargeable batteries; elegant functionality

Cons: Included applications are unnecessary; earbuds are only passable; no case included

The Bottom Line: The ZEN Nano has proven to be an outstanding player. You will need to buy rechargeable batteries and a case, though.

Review: For a couple months in 2005, my wife and I spent a bit of time researching Mp3 players. On one end, we found Apple iPods and other high-end monsters that cost around 200 big ones to buy; but, on the other end, we found cheap-o players from no-namers. ...

Pros: A compact flash drive/MP3 player/voice recorder/FM tuner

Cons: Does not have the hugh storage capacity of other players

The Bottom Line: If you need a multi-function, stable player this deserves consideration.

Review: What Is It? I read an article a while back that talked about how the modern generation has never owned a vinyl record or an 8 track tape. We are rapidly heading to a time when portable cassette players and now portable CD players have become the ...

Pros: Extremely easy to use. Amazing sound quality. Very portable and well-designed.

Cons: Stock earbuds aren't too great. USB cord could be longer.

The Bottom Line: Terrific value, great sound quality, durable and well-designed... what more could you want?

Review: May 26, 2006 Addition: I was recently asked by a very nice woman if this MP3 player has an auto-resume feature. That is, if you shut off the MP3 player in the middle of a song and turn it on again - it'll keep playing at the exact position that you ...

Pros: Records voice, radio, line-in. Plays MP3 or WMA like much more expensive machines.

Cons: Some reliability issues with buttons, but mostly this is past. Color availability.

The Bottom Line: If you never get another MP3 player, this will be enough. It fits anywhere and is bullet proof. Everyone who sees mine wants it. And they are cheap too!!

Review: I bought this MP3 player for a friend and it is the third Creative MUVO/NANO model... I highly recommend this to anyone. There is no special software to use, unless you choose to; I have a library of Mp3s I ripped from my CD collection and I can drag and ...

Pros: Great sound, very portable, easy to use, nice readout.

Cons: Haven't found any yet. Maybe you want 1 gb version (read review)

The Bottom Line: Get this player even if you own a hard disc player.

Review: I am listening to the Nano as I write this and it just plain sounds fantastic. I have the equalizer on rock and am listening to Brownstone and the bass is there alright. Only thing missing is the thumping on my chest. I bought this because someone ...

Pros: Small and compact, Low price, Ease of use

Cons: Smaller memory

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this to anyone wanting a great smaller memory mp3 player or anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money.

Review: My husband got me this mp3 player to use at work. He got a good deal on it and so far it is great! I love the small size, which is perfect for slipping into my pocket. I haven't used it while running, but I imagine it would work well for that also. ...

Pros: Size, price, battery life, ease of use

Cons: Sound quality not perfect, for for the size and price I'm not complaining.

The Bottom Line: Buy it because of the price, size, and ease-of-use. Use it because it is a slick little unit.

Review: I got notice of this during the pre-Christmas 5-hour sales that Circuit City was running. Although I wasn't planning to get anything like this, I had to snag one for my 13-year-old son. It was $30 off the normal price, which brought it to $70. It ...

Pros: small, light, 1 AAA lasts 7-8 hours, has build in radio, VERY simple PC interface

Cons: small display.

Review: I have this player, but in a 1GB. I was really set against getting an IPOD (i will not conform! hehe) so I got this one instead. Its very compact, light and not easily breakable. And, right away, it comes with a little protector case with a belt ...

Pros: Practically weightless, neck strap included, great sound for it's size

Cons: Ear buds have decent sound but keep falling out

Review: I reviewed MP3 players for several months before I finally decided upon this one. If you can't afford an iPod (or don't need that much storage space for your MP3s), this is a great alternative. It's affordable, works well, feels and plays like a ...

Pros: Small, many features.

Cons: Memory only gets as high as 1G

Review: This Mp3 player has to be one of the best out there. Although maybe not as popular as the ipod, i would rather have the Creative Zen nano than the Ipod nano. Simply, the zen is more compact and has more features. This player comes with everything you ...