Portable music players like Apple's iPod Nano seem like a thing of the past, but some companies are still producing solid ...

The iPod nano is a popular little device. Even though it seems to have gained a little holiday weight this year, the overall size + price + feature combination has always made the nano a popular gift.

What a difference a year makes. When Apple first released the iPod touch, it was—with its Wi-Fi capabilities and touchscreen interface—much more than an iPod. Yet originally lacking applications such ...