What is the best MP3 player on the market for an 8 and 11 yr old?
Best MP3 player overall: Apple iPod nano (4GB, *est. $200) The iPod nano tops virtually all other MP3 players when it comes to sound quality and ease of use. The latest nano has a new aluminum shell that’s more scratch resistant than the first-generation nano. Battery life has been improved to about 24 hours, and the 1.5-inch screen is 40% brighter. Reviews say the nano is the best blend of most attributes, but the nano does not play videos or have an FM tuner, and your music purchases are limited to Apple’s iTunes store. The nano is also available in 2GB (about 500 songs) and 8GB (about 2,000 songs) capacities, and it comes in five colors. (4GB, *est. $200) Best value: SanDisk Sansa e280 (8GB, *est. $180) In reviews, experts say the SanDisk Sansa line of MP3 players have great design, features and value — the 8GB version costs about $70 less than the 8GB iPod nano. Plus, the Sansa e280 has a larger 1.8-inch screen and plays videos and photos. It has an FM tuner and voice recorder, an