Top Pocket Player – Samsung YP P3 (8GB) – from £109.99 at www.play.com

This sleek looking player is available in both 8GB and 16GB versions. Avid film watchers in our midst will need the heftier memory for long haul flights. The touchscreen interface performs well with sound delivery and picture quality – both punching well above the price tag.

Access All Areas – iPod Touch – from £214 at play.com

Many have applauded Apples iPod Touch and apart from a battery life that could be improved this device still gives the competition a headache. With access to the vast library of games and applications at the Apple store you’ll never be bored, although your credit card could start to creak.

Music Mad – Sony NWZ A820 – £139 from www.sonystyle.co.uk

The iconic Walkman brand presents itself with a 21st century update in this new range of portable entertainment devices. Boasting stunning sound delivery and a decent sized screen, all you need to complete your in-flight entertainment is a pair of Bluetooth headphones for wire-free delivery to your ears.

Massive Memory – Archos 7 – £389.99 from amazon

With a whopping 320GB memory there’s space a-plenty for music, video and images to be stored inside, the capacity is more than most computers. The stunning seven-inch display means you can stare at this device for hours without a hint of a squint.

Internet Everywhere – Archos 5g – £341.57 from www.amazon.co.uk

With built-in WiFi, the Archos 5g can access hotspots and, in turn the web, sending a warning shot out to laptop manufacturers. With a superb media player inside, all you need is a docking station to record directly from your telly.

Back To Black – Cowon Q5 – £341.57 from www.amazon.co.uk

Certainly not the sleekest player on show here but the folk at Cowon really know their stuff. Inside this unit you’ve got Formula One performance. A great five-inch touchscreen player with a decent 80GB memory, the let down is the price. A little top heavy when you look at the others on show.

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