Top 10 portable media players in 2013

Done by: Zainab Yasser

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Samsung galaxy player 5 This Android powered Samsung's kiddo once used to

cost $70 more than a comparable iPod Touch. But due to recent price cuts, it has become one of the viable choice for those who want an Android music player but don't want to spend extra bucks. It includes an FM radio, extendable micro SD card, GPS facility and a 5 inch display. Bigger screen in a media player is what restricted this device from being popular among masses. Audio Playback: up to 60 hours Video Playback: up to 8 hours Weight: 6.4 oz.

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SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ comes with some of the best

video and song format compatibility out of the box. If you are fed up with iTunes eco-system and want a change, then this will be the next best option for you. Poor user interface is the only drawback with this device. It can be considered as the best rival to iPod Nano devices. Audio Playback: up to 24 hours Video Playback: up to 5 hours Weight: 7.2 oz.

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Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 is the only Samsung

portable music device that we think is comparable to iPod Touch devices. It is also powered by Android OS but this time the screen size is 4.2. Launched with the same price as of iPod touch, it has a FM radio, larger screen, GPS, universal remote app for TV and micro SD card options. If you want iPod Touch but looking for extra space, bigger screen to watch videos then we will recommend you this device. Audio Playback: up to 40 hours Video Playback: up to 5 hours Weight: 3.99 oz.

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SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip ámade┬áus realize the fact that

there exist comparable alternatives to Apple iPod Nano or Shuffle. It is much cheaper in price and hosts some of the powerful functionality like as integration with the Rhapsody music subscription service. It has FM radio, microSD expandable up to 32 GB and a workout timer for your daily exercise routine. It is smaller than Nano but considering the price, it becomes a perfect buy as a workout companion gadget

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SanDisk Sansa Clip+ This mini device with micro SD slot option does a lot

more than iPod Shuffle. It is a budget MP3 player and an excellent successor to Clip brand line. It offers fitness feature and a built in belt clip. Simple UI with excellent sound quality and lots of handy features at lesser price makes this device a perfect music device for your morning walk. Audio Playback: up to 15 hours Weight: 0.85 oz.

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Apple iPod Classic Yes, we are not out of our mind! AppleÔÇÖs 2007

released media player, iPod Classic still continues to be in our list for its excellent sound quality and video support in the tiny 2.5-inch screen. It doesn't support apps and neither can it browse internet, but this small classic looking device is worth media device even in 2013. IPod Classic was launched with 80 GB, 120 GB and 160 GB storage versions but currently only 160 GB version is shipped by Apple. Audio Playback: up to 30 hours Video Playback: up to 5 hours Weight: 5.7 oz.

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Apple iPod Shuffle 4th Generation

Apple iPod Shuffle 4th Generation is a tiny little MP3 player most suitable for runners. It is stylish, syncs with iTunes and houses powerful sound quality. It also has the ability to create playlist according to Genius mixes. It comes in various vivid colors options to choose from. It is one of the best iPod Shuffle Apple has ever made in every respect. It has 2 GB of internal storage space. Audio Playback: up to 15 hours Weight: 0.44 oz.

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Apple iPod Nano 7th Generation iPod 7th Gen is the redesigned Nano that takes a

modern rectangle shape. Though it is longer with 2.5 inch screen, it is also much thinner than previous iPod Nanos. You can use it to watch videos, photos, fitness app with built in Nike+ functionality, listen to radio and ofcouse listen to best quality music. It also comes with redesigned headphones out of the box. At such large screen, we were expecting Wi-Fi access, play games and use different apps all of which you can get in iPod Touch 4th gen by spending $50 extra. Audio Playback: up to 30 hours Video Playback: up to 3.5 hours Weight: 1.1 oz.

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Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation Though the 5th generation of iPod Touch is already

available in the market, Apple iPod Touch 4th Generation is the best alternate device to watch movies, play games, accesses AppleÔÇÖs Apps store, read books and listed to music. Upgradable to iOS 6, this device houses some of the best applications and features. It is a perfect on-the-go alternate music device to the iPhone. It also has a 3.5-inch Retina display that gives watching movies and photos a crisper and sharper experience. Audio Playback: up to 40 hours Video Playback: up to 7 hours Weight: 3.56 oz.

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Apple iPod Touch 5th Generation Apple iPod Touch 5th generation is the best iPod Touch Apple

has ever made. It comes in 5 vivid colors and has 4-inch retina display like iPhone 5. The 5 megapixels camera at the rear lets you capture beautiful images and is capable of capturing panoramic photos too. It has Siri, AppleÔÇÖs latest voice assistant and newer redesigned Headphones. You can play HD movies, watch and capture photos, play games, access Internet via Safari and use AppleÔÇÖs App Store. With such great features iPod Touch 5th generation comes very close to Apple iPhone 5. If you have kids at home that arenÔÇÖt ready to use smartphones, this device can be the best gift for them. Audio Playback: up to 40 hours Video Playback: up to 8 hours Weight: 3.1 oz.

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