Compare Prices : Philips SA 2820 2GB

Review summary: Tiny player, but big on features?

Pros: Price, size

Cons: Fiddly menus, difficult to see details in brighter conditions, too heavy on the bass, no radio

Verdict: A compelling size, unfortunately let down by a number of small points

Review summary: The Philips SA2820 is a strong competitor against the Apple iPod shuffle. With a crisp monochrome screen, voice recorder and 2GB capacity available for a low price, it's certainly attractive. The sound quality emphasises the bass line, making it great ...

Pros: Price ; ease of use ; no software required for transferring music ; battery life ;

Cons: Poor file format support ; sound quality is very bass-heavy ;

Verdict: Not the best sounding or the best featured player, but it's a very affordable alternative to Apple's iPod shuffle, with a distinct style many will fall for

Review summary: An object lesson in packaging and ergonomics, but sound lets the Philips down

Pros: Small and cute ; nicely finished ; clever interface ; a lot of memory for the size and price ;

Cons: Sounds grim with the supplied headphones and not much better with an upgrade ;