Best MP3 & Media Players of 2008

For MP3 and media players, 2008 could be called the Year of the Upgrade, because many consumers saw the technological developments this year as a great reason to get a better player. Be it more capacity, smaller size, or bigger screens, MP3 and media players have improved tremendously over the past year.

When it comes to capacity, Archos remains the Heavyweight Champion--the company's new Internet Media Tablets have a 320 GB model (and a 7-inch touchscreen). Apple and Microsoft both launched 120 GB models of their iPod and Zune players. Of course, these models are hard-drive players. In terms of flash-based players, capacity is coming around, slowly but surely. This year, Apple took it to a new level with the 32 GB iPod touch.

Size certainly matters when it comes to MP3 players. And despite growth in capacity, the physical size and shape of players are getting smaller every day. For example, the new 120 GB iPod classic is the same size as the 80 GB classic, even though it has 40 GB more storage. And the new Archos IMTs have double the capacity and are much smaller in size than the previous 605 and 705 models. Some of the cuter new players that hit the market this year include the Samsung S2 pebble-like players, SanDisk's Sansa Fuze, Creative's Zen Mozaic, and, of course, the new colors of Apple's iPod shuffle.

And accessories have really shined in 2008, with speaker systems taking top prize. In 2008, we've seen some of the best-sounding (Zeppelin from Bowers & Wilkins), cutest (Ladybug from Vestalife), and most portable (iM237 Orbit from Altec Lansing) systems released.

Here are  the Top Sellers MP3 players and accessories of the year in 2008.

Top Sellers in 2008

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	Belkin Neoprene Sports Armband for iPod nano 3G (Black/Gray) Click here for more information	List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $11.97 You Save: $18.02 (60%)
Sanbobo.comProduct Description The Belkin Sport Armband for the iPod nano is a convenient way to carry and protect your iPod nano during your workout. The black and gray color scheme provides a sporty look that goes with your gym gear. The Sport Armband features a snug fit for minimizi... Read more
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	DLO HipCase Leather Folio Case for iPod touch 1G (Black) Click here for more information	List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $26.26 You Save: $3.73 (12%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description The HipCase for the iPod touch is a folio-style case that gives you complete body protection, a padded flip-up cover with hidden inner pocket, a leather-covered belt clip, and total iPod access--all in one sleek leather package....Read more
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	ensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod and iPhone 1G, 3G (Black)  Click here for more information	List Price: $49.99 Our Price: $32.94 You Save: $17.05 (34%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description Keep on talking, keep on rocking--the rechargeable Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod has the power you need to keep the conversations and music going.... Read more
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	Sony ICF-C1IPMK2 Speaker System and Clock Radio with iPod Dock (Black) Click here for more information	List Price: $99.95 Our Price: $79.99 You Save: $19.96 (20%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description The iPod, iPhone, and MP3 player have all but replaced other media for portable music access. Now you can enjoy it at your office or home while listening through speakers instead of headphones with Sony's ICF-C1IPMK2. Add your iPod or iPhone to this AM/FM ... Read more
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	Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation) Click here for more information	List Price: $229.99 Our Price: $219.99 You Save: $10.00 (4%)
Amazon.com Product Description--Posted September 9, 2008 The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies--including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics--and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your ... Read more
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	Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black) Click here for more information	List Price: $199.99 Our Price: $149.99 You Save: $50.00 (25%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description-- Listen to rich, distortion-free sound from your iPhone without missing any calls with the Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone. Designed to complement the iPhone and certified to meet all "Works with iPhone" and "Works with iPhone 3G" req... Read more
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	Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) Click here for more information	List Price: $249.99 Our Price: $219.99 You Save: $30.00 (12%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description Now you can take it with you. All of it. Available in a 120 GB model that holds up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination, the new iPod classic fills your pocket with sight and sound. Available in quintessential silver or st... Read more
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	Apple iPod touch 32 GB (2nd Generation) Click here for more information	List Price: $399.99 Our Price: $369.98 You Save: $30.01 (8%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description--Posted September 9, 2008 The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies--including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics--and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your ... Read more
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	Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Click here for more information	List Price: $29.99 Our Price: $29.00 You Save: $0.99 (3%)
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	Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver (2nd Generation) Click here for more information	List Price: $49.00 Our Price: $46.99 You Save: $2.01 (4%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description The 1 GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. And now it's available in your choice of remixed colors. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion. Controls ... Read more
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	Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation) Click here for more information	List Price: $149.99 Our Price: $134.95 You Save: $15.04 (10%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description- With eight amazing colors, a new curved design, and great new features, iPod nano rocks like never before. The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. With its built-in acceleromete... Read more
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	Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation) Click here for more information	List Price: $149.00 Our Price: $144.99 You Save: $4.01 (3%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye-catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in. And it'll wow you for hours. Play up ... Read more
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	Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) Click here for more information	List Price: $249.99 Our Price: $224.99 You Save: $25.00 (10%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description Massive capacity in a deluxe device that delivers uncompromised audio and video quality, the Zune 120 GB can fit a huge collection and still have room for videos, podcasts, and more. This major player hooks up with innovative discovery features like Buy fr... Read more
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	SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB MP3 Player (Silver) Click here for more information	List Price: $129.99 Our Price: $87.97 You Save: $42.02 (32%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description With the SanDisk Sansa Fuze, you can fuse your portable entertainment, featuring 8 GB of storage. Listen, watch, and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 2,000 songs**. Watch your favorite video clips on the Sansa Fuze's 1.9-inch color screen. Measuring just ... Read more
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	Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player (Black) Click here for more information	List Price: $199.00 Our Price: $134.95 You Save: $64.05 (32%)
Sanbobo.com Product Description This slim 8 GB Zune device is good to go with plenty of room for your favorite music, pictures, and video. It comes complete with a built-in FM tuner and buy-from-FM capabilities, wireless sync, Zune-to-Zune wireless sharing, video playback, and more--so y... Read more