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iPod Alternatives:Putting the "Multi" back in Multimedia  
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Uncertain about which mp3 player to buy? While the iPod seems to be the most popular choice, there are more than a few alternatives to fit your budget and your life. I've scanned all the brands available at Best Buy and provided their vital stats.

	Archos Portable Media Player: Listen to MP3s and watch videos on this portable MP3 player that features direct recording from your television (with the optional DVR station, not included). 30GB* hard drive. Pocket-size design measures just over 0.6" thin and weighs only 6.75 ounces. Supports MP3, WMA and WAV audio formats, plus displays MPEG-4, AVI, WMV-9 and DRM video formats. Best Buy Price: $299.99
	Creative Labs Zen Vision: 30 GB MP3 Player and Image Viewer- in Pink, Black, White, Green or Blue: Don't be deceived by the compact and lightweight design of this sleek MP3 player. Not only can you rock to your favorite tunes, but you can also watch movies and TV shows or scroll through photos in all of their high-resolution glory with the 2.5" color screen. 30GB* hard drive. Ultrathin design measures just 0.7" thin and weighs only 5.7 ounces. Supports MP3, WMA, MS, PD, DRM and WAV audio formats, plus displays JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, DivX 4 and 5, XviD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4-SP and WMV9 image formats. Best Buy Price: $249.99
	Insignia 4GB Video bluetooth MP3 Player - Black: Bring your multimedia wherever you go with this video MP3 player. Bluetooth compatibility lets you jam without wires getting in the way. 4GB internal flash storage holds up to 1,000 songs, 4,000 photos, 50 audiobooks or 14 movies. Pocket-size design measures just over 0.6" thin and weighs only 2.4 ounces. Supports MP3 formats and most image and video formats. Best Buy Price: $159.99
	Samsung 4GB MP3 Player and Image Viewer: Enjoy your favorite music on this ultraportable MP3 player that features Janus compatibility and an image viewer that lets you create slideshows. 4GB* internal flash memory. Pocket-size player measures just 0.5" thin and weighs only 1.8 ounces. Supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 audio formats, plus displays JPEG image formats and MPEG-4 video formats. Best Buy Price: $179.99
	SanDisk Sansa e270R Rhapsody 6GB MP3 Player: A sleek design and color screen make this compact MP3 player a serious contender. Jam to your favorite tunes, view photos or watch videos on this 2.7-ounce player. 6GB* internal flash memory stores up to 1,500 songs. Ultracompact player measures just 0.6" deep and weighs only 2.7 ounces. Supports MP3, WMA, AAC and RAX audio formats, plus displays JPEG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG image formats and AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, QuickTime MOV and WMV video formats (Sansa Media Converter software bundle required to convert video files, included). Best Buy Price: $149.99
	Microsoft Zune MP3 Player with 30 GB Hard Drive - Pink, Brown, White, Black: Rock and share with this stylish MP3 player that allows you to wirelessly share your favorite tunes, photos and video clips with nearby Zune users. 30GB* hard drive stores up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 pictures or 100 hours of video (128 Kbps). Ultracompact player measures just 0.6" thin and weighs 5 oz. Supports MP3, WMA and ACC audio formats, displays JPEG image formats plus displays WMV, MPEG-4 and H.264 video formats Best Buy Price: 249.99

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