It's easy to understand the appeal of Apple's iPod nano music and video player: It's slim and simple to use, and it has a crisp 2-inch LCD screen. Its brand name is considered synonymous with hip tech gear. But what if you want a player that looks different from those wielded by the nano army, costs less, and includes features like an FM radio or voice recorder?

Rivals Go Mano-a-Mano Against the iPod Nano