NOMAD II

• 128 MB onboard flash memory

• Doubles as a voice recorder for capturing classes, meetings, seminars, and notes

• 4 presets and 1 custom setting; bass and treble control

• Up to 10 hours' playback on 1 AA battery

• Includes USB cable, headphones, installation CD-ROM, and AA battery

• $109.95

  iRiver SlimX imp-350 MP3 CD PLAYER

• Ultraslim design (16.7 mm thick)

• Supports audio CDs, MP3- and WMA-encoded discs, ID3 tags, CD Text, and M3U playlists; integrated FM tuner

• Upgradeable firmware (will support new audio technologies as they emerge)

• Anti-skip protection up to 8 minutes (best protection around) Compressed Audio ASP up to 480 Sec, CD Audio ASP up to 180 sec

• Includes 2 1400mAh NiMh batteries, velvet bag, 11-function LCD remote, earbuds, power source, and manual

• $119.94

• Plays standard audio CDs as well as MP3- and WMA-encoded discs (potential for over 20 hours of music on 1 disc)

• Electronic shock protection up to 120 seconds

• Supports ID3 tags and audio CD title display (CD Text)

• 15-hour battery life using only 2 AA batteries

• Easy navigation on large LCD. Resume Play feature.

• $64.94

  SONICblue Rio S35S Sport 128 MB Digital Audio Player

• 128 MB on-board memory; expandable up to 256 MB via MMC cards

• Supports MP3 or WMA files; upgradeable for future music formats; PC and Mac compatible

• Integrated FM tuner, clock, and stopwatch; water and impact resistant

• Up to 10 hours' playback on one AAA battery; accepts NiMH rechargeables

• Includes earbuds, carry case with clip and armband, AAA battery, USB cable, and music management software.

• $179.99

  Sony Portable CD/MP3 Player (D-CJ500)

• Plays MP3, CD-R, and CD-RW discs

• Supports CD text and ID3 tags

• G-Protection antishock for virtually skip-free performance

• 2-line/9-character LCD display; folder functions

• Up to 24 hours' playback on 2 AA batteries

• $99.99