3. iRiver P7 16GB

iRiver’s touch-screen P7 is more of a personal media player than simply a music player — you can watch movies on it and view photos on it as well as listen to your favourite songs. Its minimalist design and large 4.3in touch-screen means it’s ideal for watching videos on when you’re on the go, and there’s an FM radio too, as well as a voice recorder. Battery life is excellent, but you can’t browse the web on this device.

Price: £129; advancedmp3players.co.uk

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