Compare Prices : Archos Gmini XS 100 3GB

Verdict: Small MP3 player with impressive storage

Review summary: It has only 3GB, but the funky Archos Gmini XS 100 is the WMA alternative to the iPod Mini.

Pros: Small and light, Nice design, Intuitive controls, Drag-and-drop or sync music transfers, Plays DRM-protected WMA and subscription-based (Janus) files, On-the-fly playlists

Cons: AC adapter not included, No hold slider, No FM tuner, No voice or line-in recording, Volume could go a little higher

Verdict: If you're looking for a small MP3 player with a stylish and ergonomic design -- and you don't need a ton of storage -- consider Archos's Gmini XS 100.

Review summary: If you're looking for a small MP3 player with a stylish and ergonomic design--and you don't need a ton of storage--consider Archos's Gmini XS 100.

Pros: Small and light ; nice design ; intuitive controls ; drag-and-drop or sync music transfers ; plays DRM-protected WMA and subscription-based (Janus) files ; on-the-fly playlists

Cons: AC adapter not included ; no hold slider ; no FM tuner ; no voice or line-in recording ; volume could go a little higher

Pros: Small and light ; nice design ; intuitive controls ; drag-and-drop or sync music transfers ; plays DRM-protected WMA and subscription-based (Janus) files ; on-the-fly playlists

Cons: AC adapter not included ; no hold slider ; no FM tuner ; no voice or line-in recording ; volume could go a little higher

Verdict: If you're looking for a small MP3 player with a stylish and ergonomic design--and you don't need a ton of storage--consider Archos's Gmini XS 100.