There are more iPod nano challengers on the market than we’d care to mention, but not many put up too much of a fight, except this one.

Unashamedly aspirational, the Zeppelin has enough sonic talent to justify its price tag

It gets the second-most important aspect of its performance – wireless music – spot on. The most important aspect is a little less successful

The usual Bose feel-good glow and (mostly) great sound too – but at a price

Fine-sounding valve amplification, with an iPod twist

Lots of positives here, but a few minor negatives, too

Looks and sounds like it should cost more – if you’re after a powerful yet easy-listening budget dock, try this one

A forward-thinking system which can deliver superb sounds from digital music

Bold design, with a big sound, but one that doesn't really thrill

A very fine, cheap travel speaker

A deserving Award-winner: great sound from a small, travel-friendly speaker system

Portable and solid-sounding, it's a great iPod dock for the money

The wireless feature is a neat touch, but the iBall's core function – sounding good – just isn’t there

If the idea appeals, give it a go: it’s fun in a rather unusual beige box

Very good, but it needs a price cut

If the lack of a display or hold button don’t bother you, this is a superb player

It’s more tweaky and involved than most players, but it’s also got far more features

The PC peripheral finally hits the mainstream with this easy-to-use touchscreen device offering loads of extras

Once you’ve mastered the touch-screen you’ll have plenty of fun with this great effort from LG

The Vision M is something of an iPod imitator, but it doesn’t quite match its inspiration