Pocket entertainment powerhouse
Apple iPod Touch (5th generation)
The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens.
Price: $199.00 - $329.00 Check prices
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No frills, low cost
SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip
SanDisk's tongue-twister of an MP3 player is a stupefying value and its practical clip-on design is perfect for the gym.
Price: $39.99 - $69.95 Check prices
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The fitness fanatic
Apple iPod Nano (seventh generation, 2012)
The seventh-generation iPod Nano is an incredibly compact portable media player with gym-friendly features, but it's overshadowed by the superior value of Apple's iPod Shuffle and fourth-generation iPod Touch.
Price: $139.00 - $156.99 Check prices
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iTunes-friendly workout companion
Apple iPod Shuffle (2012)
The Apple iPod Shuffle is an adorable way to take your favorite songs on the go, but sometimes it's too small for its own good.
Price: $46.00 - $129.95 Check prices
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