iFrogz Audiowrapz aren't just cases for third-generation iPod Nanos. They're also speakers. But they're "passive speakers," which means there are no built-in amplifiers, and they don't need batteries or draw power from the Nano. The speakers probably don't sound provide boombox sound quality, but we like the idea of sharing music without sharing headphones. More iPod Nano cases.

If you want an iPhone, you have to be an AT&T customer, at least for the next 5 years. But Verizon customers can get many of the same features in the LG Voyager VX1000. Although it doesn't have Wi-Fi, it does have a huge 2.8" touchscreen display and a full tactile QWERTY keyboard. The Voyager offers Web browsing, EV-DO support, a music player with dual speakers (stereo!), Bluetooth, integrated GPS, speakerphone, and a 2-megapixel camera and camcorder. And for an extra $15 a month, you get access to the V Cast Mobile TV service. More Verizon phones.

CNET says the new Sony Walkmans are "the best-sounding, best-looking" ones yet, and that the included EX-style earphones "put Apple's white iPod earbuds to shame." Available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB, these music/photo/video players have a 2.4" screen, impressive battery life, and support MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, and DRM-protected subscription music files. The only things missing are FM radio, voice recording, and memory expansion capability, but we don't listen to the radio, can't stand the sound of our own voices, and can get along nicely with 16GB of storage.

Ever wonder just how sturdy iPods are? This week we got an email from one of our coworkers: "I was running on the treadmill the other day when I dropped my iPod Touch. The iPod disappeared from sight. I stopped the machine and began searching for my iPod. It was nowhere to be found. I thought to myself 'Dude, there's no way.' Way. I opened up the treadmill with a screwdriver - lo and behold! A slightly damaged (just the screen) but usable iPod Touch. Joy! I must have inadvertently kicked the iPod through the belt system, underneath the cap, and into the treadmill." What a relief! But we still think he could use one of these.

Next time someone asks what you're listening to, play it so you both can hear, on the Samsung S5 MP3 player. This update to last year's popular K5 player has the same fun slide-out speaker for sharing music. The S5 can also display video on its 1.8" screen, and you can look at .jpg pictures while you listen to music. Other features include FM radio, Bluetooth, voice recorder, support for subscription music, lots of sound enhancement options, and crazy-long battery life.