Yeah, iPods are nice. But they're also like that hot car that tops the "Most Stolen" list each year. Plus, what if you're a trend-setter; someone who blazes trails rocking next year's must-haves now. There are other fantastic MP3 players on the market which do the job quite nicely, thank you. And if you're seeking cheap MP3 players with all the bells and whistles... this list is for you.

Please note: Average prices based on AOL Shopping availability at press time. *Some prices may be higher than than those in the article.

Cheap Deal #1
You Can Still Name Drop
Average Price: $167.14

Take away the panache and name recognition of the iPod, and you've got the Microsoft Zune. These cheap MP3 players do all the tricks, holding up to 2000 songs, 25 hours worth of video or 25,000 pictures. (Now, really... who has 25,000 pictures?) Plus, these cheap MP3 players sport wireless sync to keep you cord free when updating music. The glass screen and modern minimalist look aren't bad either.

Cheap Deal #2
Petite and Powerful
Average Price: $117.92

Only slightly bigger than a credit card, the Creative Zen MP3 player is svelte. The rounded curves and 2.5" screen on these cheap MP3 players make a visual statement. In fact, the display is absolutely brilliant, utilizing over 16.7 million colors. And if 2000 songs and 32 hours of video just aren't big enough for you, no need to upgrade. You can expand the memory on these cheap MP3 players by swapping SD cards.

Cheap Deal #3
The DJ Who Saves Lives
Average Price: $162.29

If you're the one who always provides the party soundtrack, look no further. The Samsung S5 MP3 player is a DJ's dream. Unlike any other, these cheap MP3 players slide up to unveil mini speakers so everyone can enjoy your playlist. Sound quality? Pretty darn good. What if someone else's MP3 player has songs you don't? No worries. Simply plug the cord adapter from your Samsung S5 into their cheap MP3 player and dance away. Oh, and it also plays videos and holds photos too.

Cheap Deal #4
Rock 'n Roll All Night and Party Everyday
Average Price: $116.81

Keeping your MP3 player charged can be a challenge for those on the go. Luckily the kind folks at SanDisk created the Sansa Fuze with a 24-hour battery life to combat just such a problem. Video sucks up a bit more, only offering 5-hours of battery life on these cheap MP3 players, but that's long enough to get you through a cross-country flight. As per usual, music, videos and photos are at your fingertips with the Fuze.

Cheap Deal #5
Can't Live Without My Radio
Average Price: $97.98

Who says the Walkman is dead? Sony makes sure the legend lives on with the Walkman video and MP3 player. Lightweight, coming in at just 2 ounces, these cheap MP3 players can store music, videos and photos and support MP3, WMA DRM, AAC non-DRM and other non-DRM sources. The best part is that a built in FM tuner comes with the Sony Walkman, offering those who still love the radio a chance to tune in whenever. With these cheap MP3 players, you really can have it all.