Of all the MP3 8GB Players we have to start with the beautiful Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player, with a backlit display and aspect ratio of 16:9 on a 3.5 inch 480 x 320 pixel screen the beautiful iPod is impressive. With a battery life of 22 hrs of audio listening and 5 hrs of video you know there will be enough time for just one more movie. The amazing feature of this iPod is the built in Wi-Fi support with integrated iTunes.

Next up is the Cowon iAudio D2 8GB MP3 Player with DAB Digital Radio, this is an impressive MP3 8GB Player with an FM radio receiver built in and the ability to view txt files on the 2.5 inch screen as well as record audio directly to MP3. An alarm clock is also included. You can also use this 8GB MP3 player as a USB storage device, now thats pretty neat.

Now we have the Cowon iAudio D2 MP3 8GB Player which does not include the radio, but still offers the voice recorder, 10 hrs of battery life when playing video files and a totally fantastic 52 hrs of audio playtime, 4 days of audio on one battery charge thats very impressive. MMC & SD expansion sockets are available and you are going to need them with 52 hrs of playtime to fill.

The iRiver Clix 2 MP3 8GB Player does not have a bookmarking facility but does offer 24 hrs battery life MP3,WMA,OGG file support, an FM radio recorder and is one of the few MP3 players that still suppports old Windows versions like Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 and also XP or Vista.

With the new Nano out we must not forget to cover the Apple iPod nano MP3 8GB Player with a 2 inch LCD display and the weird blue-white LED Backlight these multi-colured Nano’s look the business. Unfortunately they don’t come with Firewire or a FM radio tuner, but you do get ID3 MP3 title/artist tag support and support for the following codecs AAC, MP3,VBR, WAV, AIFF, Audible. An aspect ratio of 4:3 offers a decent picture on the 2 inch screen.

The Samsung YP-S5 8GB Bluetooth MP3 Player with Slide Out Speakers is impressive and you can read about the 4GB Samsung MP3 Player here. The 8GB MP3 player version offers 24 hrs battery life and a USB charger capable of recharging in 5 hrs. This model support USB 2 for fast data transfer but will also work in the older USB 1 ports. A great feature of this player is Bluetooth support for connecting to external speakers.

We arrive at the Sandisk Sansa View 8GB MP3 Player and see it offers 35 hours battery life from a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack and MicroSD memory expansion slots a jpeg picture viewer and bookmarking support.

Cowon iAudio 7 8GB MP3 Player offers a huge range of codecs including MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV and MPEG4 video playback and can be used as a 8GB USB data storage device. A very decent 95 dB signal to noice ratio means you won’t hear any buzzing like you find on some cheaper units. A point worth noting is that this unit has a 3.5mm line-in jack plug for auxiliary device connection. Rock guitar connected to your MP3 anyone?

The iRiver L Player MP3 8GB Player also offers 8GB of USB data storage and folder navigation so there will be no excuse for not keeping your MP3 files organised. The built in photo viewer supports JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF I mean GIF who will be watching GIF files on their MP3 system. With a SRS Wow 3D Sound system the dynamic sound output of this unit has to be heard to be believed. With USB 1.1/2.0 this unit will suite older computers that don’t support high speed USB.

We are over half way now, so we better cover the iRiver E100 8GB MP3 Player this offers every conceivable version of ID3 tag support known to man ID3 V1 Tag, id3 v2 2.0, id3 v2 3.0 and id3 v2 4.0 and a MicroSD slot I’m assuming for all that tag information. This unit also displays JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF with PNG support should you ever have a need to view website graphics on your MP3 player!

Samsung YP-T10 8GB Bluetooth MP3 Player supports text only bookmarking and a FM recorder which sounds nice but does anyone ever use the recorder on their player. This 8GB MP3 player comes with special effects called street mode, clarity and sound feedback, I thought sound feedback was to be avoided!

The Creative ZEN 8GB MP3 Player uses secure digital cards for extra storage and a very good range of video playback MJPEG, WMV9, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4/5 and XviD with DivX being especially welcome.

Meizu Mini Player SL 8GB MP3 Player this one is fun with a 2.4″ TFT screen and some cool extras including e-book facility, alarm clock, calculator, calendar & games.

Netac A210 8GB FM Transmitter MP3 Player offers Linux support a 2.4.2 kernel will be required also supported is Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac 9.x/X.

Finally we have the Sumvision Ice 1000 Touch Screen 8GB MP3 Player with a touch screen 7 Mode EQ and a not bad 10 hrs audio playback.

There are 15 MP3 8GB Player devices currently available and if you have read this far we have covered them all.

This full breakdown of all 15 MP3 8GB players should be a good basis for you to decide what you are looking for and which models to exclude.

Mp3 Players

Introducing the Coby MP620 Video and MP3 Player. This player combines the features you expect with easy-to-use controls refined by years of experience. Enjoy digital video and audio everywhere you go with its 1.8-inch TFT LCD full-color screen. Up to 4 GB of memory gives you plenty of storage for music, videos, photos, and text. Coby Media Manager software included for easy and hassle-free media syncing.

Coby’s MP620 Video and MP3 Player offers playback of music, videos, photos, and text files, with intuitive navigation and a brilliant 1.8-inch TFT LCD display. With 4 GB of memory you’ll get enough room for about 1000 songs, and Coby’s Media Manager software is included for easy and hassle-free media syncing. A great media player without the huge price tag.

A great media player without the huge price tag. Click to enlarge.

Enjoy your favorite tracks with ID3 tag info such as artist, album, etc. displayed.

Share your favorite photos one-at-a-time or in slideshow displays.

Use Coby’s Media Manager software to easily sync your device, or just drag and drop files.

1.8-Inch LCD Display
Enjoy your videos, pictures, and album art on the go with the MP620′s color TFT display.

4 GB Flash Memory
The MP620 features 4 gigabytes of flash memory on-board, enough room for up to 1000 songs.

Rechargeable Battery
Get up to eight hours of music playback on a single charge with the integrated rechargeable Li-Poly battery.

Intuitive Controls
Navigate the MP620′s features with ease using the circular four-way button and middle “enter” button. Get to exactly what you’re after, right when you need it.

Enjoy Your Media
The Coby MP620 is ready for your favorite music, movies, and photos, so you can take them anywhere–whether it’s for your own enjoyment, or a little sharing.

Play back your favorite MP3/WMA music files for hours of entertainment. If your music files contain ID3 tags, you will be able to view your tracks by Artist, Album, or Genre. Create a quick playlist on the fly, enjoy random playback, repeat mode, and more. For the lyrics freaks, LRC files are also supported, so you can view the words (including synchronized timing display).

Use the photo browser to explore and share your photo files. JPEG and BMP formats are supported, and the slideshow function makes a great way to share with friends.

Support is offered for video in the MTV format, at 128×128 pixel resolution, and 25 fps (frames per second). Basic controls–e.g., fast-forward, rewind, scan, etc.–are provided for your convenience.

Integrated FM Radio
Using the headphones and an antenna, the MP620 delivers FM radio, so you can check up on the news or your favorite programming on the go. Preset your favorit stations for quick access, or have the MP60 do a quick scan of local stations.

Equalizer Presets
To further dial in your sound, pick an EQ preset that works with whatever you’re listening to: Normal, Pop, Rock, Classic, Jazz, or Bass.

Text Files
Read text files on your screen, including eBooks in the TXT format. Set font color, turn on auto scroll, and save your current location with “bookmarks.”

Choose Your Software
The included Coby Media Manager software will let you convert your existing audio and video clips to the correct formats, for enjoyment on your device. You can also choose to handle the conversion in your own preferred way, and simply drag-and-drop files onto the device like any other system folder.

USB 2.0
This device uses USB 2.0 for speedy file transfers when syncing.

What’s in the Box

4GB Coby MP620 (Black), Stereo Earphones, USB Cable, User’s Manual