What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision

4 portable media players:

MODERN MOBILES ARE THE Multimedia maestros

What was tested? Four portable media players were reviewed and rated. Order back issues , Go to magazine

Results of this test:

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Apple iPhone 4

"stunning all-rounder" (5 out of 5 stars) – Best for Smartphone Virgins

"FOR: Outstanding interface; terrific performance; features and app support.
AGAINST: Expensive; limited format options; antenna issue." Info: This product was retested here 3/2011 by What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and received the same final score. more ... (40 reviews & 136 opinions)

   
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Samsung i9000 Galaxy S

"stunning all-rounder" (5 out of 5 stars) – Best for Flexibility

"FOR: Brilliant picture; fine sound quality; exceptionally flexible spec.
AGAINST: Doesn't come with an iTunes equivalent service; that's it." Info: This product was retested here 3/2011 by What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and received the same final score. more ... (29 reviews & 95 opinions)

   
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HTC Desire

"well worth considering" (4 out of 5 stars) – Best for Networking

"FOR: Powerful, flexible spec plus great value; fine screen.
AGAINST: Sound is a little reined-in; screen's great, but can be bettered." more ... (18 reviews & 242 opinions)

   
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Dell Streak

"decent" (3 out of 5 stars) – Best for Sharing

"FOR: Big screen for the price; decent enough pictures; fair spec.
AGAINST: Big verging on clunky; vision and especially sound can be bettered." more ... (16 reviews & 242 opinions)