Holiday gift guide: MP3 players

We've rounded up some great deals on MP3 players under $200

An MP3 Player can be a great Christmas gift. We've rounded up some great MP3 players that won't break the budget, costing less than $200.

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Apple iPod shuffle (3rd Generation)

If you are the type of person who will simply switch on your iPod and let it play, then the new iPod shuffle may appeal to you. As it stands, though, Apple’s latest music player is too small, uses a frustrating control system and doesn’t allow flexibility when it comes to third-party headphones.

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  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 19th March, 2009
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • Apple
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 3.00
  • $ 129.00
  • Pros:
  • In-line controls are easier to access when jogging/walking, minimalist design, VoiceOver feature, supports multiple playlists, 4GB storage
  • Cons:
  • Too small, can’t use standard third-party headphones, shuffle slider button too small, multiple click sequences are frustrating
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