Digital Trends

Apple might still dominate the MP3 orchard with its new iPod Touch and Nano models, but thanks to increasing competition from forward-thinking digital music player manufacturers, several new rivals don’t fall far from the tree. Better still, many up the ante with fun features like built-in FM radio tuners, voice recording options, expandable memory and wireless file transfer capabilities. Read on to find out which make both great stocking stuffers and easily justified gifts for that special someone (i.e. yourself).

Freestyle Audio Soundwave, $89.99

No joking around here – this is the first amphibious MP3 player. That's right: You can listen to music underwater at depths up to 10 feet. There's 2GB of memory to enjoy, as well as a color OLED screen, and the package includes waterproof, floating headphones and armband accessories. So much for the silence of the deep…(Check Price)