Top 3 iPod MP3 Players

1. Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation 8GB (Black)

For both digital music and videos; price under $200. About's Guide for Digital Music says "the Apple iPod nano probably gives the best bangs per buck of any digital music player in its class." Other models do have more features, so be sure your teen isn't fixed on a flashier player.

(About's Guide for Digital Music has other recommended MP3 Players under $200.)

2. Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation 8GB (other colors)

Check out this iPod Nano in turquoise blue, silver, green, red...

3. iPod Shuffles

Shuffles are lots of fun, and much less expensive than regular iPods; they're also tiny and almost weightless, and can clip only a coat collar or top of a pocket. While you can't display or organize your songs, shuffles are definitely cool, and so are the colors they come in. (Read more about [link url=http://ipod.about.com/od/introductiontotheipod/a/101_ipodshuffle.htm]iPod Shuffles[/link].)