The year 2008 was a year dedicated to electronics and gadgets. New and revolutionary gadgets were manufactured. There was stiff competition among companies in the iPod mp3 music player market. All kinds of MP3 Players - Cheap, Expensive, Stylish, were manufactured and marketed.

With loads of MP3 Players in the market, it is definitely not easy to choose the best one that suits your budget and needs. Of course the need is to get 100% satisfaction with you music adventures, but one needs to keep the price factor in mind as well.

Choosing an expensive MP3 Player doesn't necessarily means that it is the best until you get 100% satisfaction with music, sound quality, durability, battery life, features etc.

Here are the top and best 5 MP3 Music players of 2008 that are also expected to rule the music world in 2009 until they get real tough competition with some new product.

Fifth is Zune which says "welcome to the social". If you are tired of your old iPod and are looking for something new, the Zune digital MP3 player supporting WMA, MP3 and AAC formats is the best option for you.

Next is the Cowon iAudio D2 MP3 Player. If you don't want any compromise with quality then go for iAudio D2 MP3 Player.

This latest and cool gadget has everything - Great features, excellent audio and video quality and compact pocket size.

The D2 also features DAB Digital radio and FM radio. Therefore it is an Audio Player, Video Player and a Radio.

All in all, the iAudio D2 is great value for money.

Third is the Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman - excellent quality sound, cool features, excellent battery life (40 hours of music playback and 10 hours of video) and great looks. This black-coloured walkman is one of the top rated mp3 players. It has no touch screen and is controlled by physical buttons. In personally like these physical buttons than touch screen. At least I am able to control the gadget with one hand. Also has a built-in fm radio. The noice cancellation features makes sure that you get the best music.

The second position is occupied by the SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player.

The first position in the PM3 Player market is still ruled by the revolutionary Apple iPod Touch. The Apple iPod touch is favored users and review gurus for its wide multitouch screen. This iPod has everything that you can imagine or expect - Get stereo sound, web, photos, videos, Wi-Fi and everything else. "Now there's even more to touch."