Just when iriver thinks it's taken the lead with a pendant MP3 player, another company swoops in and steals the thunder. This time, its MPIO with its FL300 model.

Measuring only 3 x 5cm it comes in 1Gb, 256Mb and 128Mb models. It features a clock/alarm function as well as a voice recorder.

The player doesn't require drivers or interface software and you get 10 hours use from 1 charge of its lithium-ion battery.

Like the iriver N10, it also comes with a sports band so you can wear it down the gym.

The players will cost £170 for the 1Gb, £109 for the 256Mb, £89 128Mb models.

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