MP3 fans will either love or hate the Cowon D2+ design, a player squarely aimed at the iPod crowd - but with more multimedia options that most Apple offerings for the same price.

Well, the fact that the speakers reproduced sound from the iPod at all has to count for something.

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

Fine-sounding valve amplification, with an iPod twist

Great in day-to-day use, but poor software and high price dent its appeal.

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.

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

The iPod Nano has been refined, and its larger capacity and sleek styling makes it more appealing than ever.

It may look distinctively call-centre-ish, but it's hard to ignore quality when you hear it.

Enjoy your music on the move: we try out five of the best flash-based MP3 players on the market.