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"Beautiful hardware, quite lacking software" by Drakko3546 on November 9, 2011
Pros: Beautiful screen
Chrome back
Very thin
Very light
Lots of capabilities
Cons: Quite boring OS
Back gets smudges
No GPS
Small screen
Only in two colors
Summary: The iPod touch is a really beautiful piece of technology, although the locked down OS ... Read full review
Which MP3 player is right for me?
MP3 players are definitely not one-size-fits-all. They come in a range of shapes and sizes, use different types of memory, and support different formats.
Based on these and other features, certain players are better suited to certain uses--you should choose the player (or players) that meets your needs. Check out the various uses for an MP3 player and figure out which players are up to the task.