I recently came across one of these Mugo players ($50, includes headphones) recently in Los Angeles Magazine, and loved the players' simple character shape (no cords required: the flash players use a USB connection that is visible when you take off their "feet," and all controls are on their faces). It's in the eclectic designs where things get complicated, but in a good way. The company's Read more

Are you into the vintage record trend but don't want to give up modern conveniences of an MP3 player? Get into the spirit with the Playbutton, an MP3 player with a throwback twist. You can wear it like an iPod Nano or Shuffle, but unlike other players, where the contents depend on your daily whims, this one is permanent: choose the songs and artwork you'd like to include on a Playbutton for a Read more

Last week, Sony announced it would be ceasing production of its cassette Walkman after 30 years. The original Walkman, which debuted in 1979, sold over 200 million units in its history. Since then, the Walkman has given its name to many Sony personal, portable players like this waterproof model perfect for working out and the latest colorful release, currently only available in Japan. Read more

Yet again, Japan gets the goods before the rest of us. Case in point: Sony introduced its new Walkman line yesterday, which clocks in with 12 models. The E and S series Walkman will launch in Japan on Oct. 9, while the higher-end A series will hit on Nov. 13. Although there has been no word on whether these stylish MP3 players will come to the good ole US of A (or anywhere else for that matter), Read more

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Though they've put out a ton of stylish products since their cassette-player days, I can't help associating Walkman with the clunky yellow gadget I carried with me everywhere I went. But as a geek girl who's into fitness, I'm pretty excited for the latest addition to their product lineup: the Walkman NWZ-W250 series MP3 player. The devices are made for working out; they're sweat- and waterproof, Read more

I was impressed with the tiny size of Apple's third-generation iPod Shuffle, but this MP3 player is even smaller. Straight from Japan, the Micro Sport MP3 Player holds 4GB of music in a tiny case. One earbud is attached directly to the player, and the other is connected with a cord. It also features a rechargeable battery, and connects to your computer via USB cable.The device's instructions are Read more

I admit, I shop at Costco for bulk items, but really, I love to browse the electronics section! Not only does Costco have an A+ return policy, but it has a great selection of Blu-ray and DVDs as well. And while hitting up some sweet post-holiday deals there over the weekend, I found this gem: a Bud Light Speaker Box. This box not only holds 24 cans of light beer to satisfy your waistline-pinching Read more