The latest multimedia electronics store your audio and video collections in one tiny, portable package. Here are my three recent favorites. —Nicole Sforza, Deputy Articles Editor
DogHouse Electronics RoverTv 
Record TV content directly onto this handheld device then watch the shows anywhere at anytime. Less than 5 ounces in weight, the gizmo hooks up via A/V outlets to your television and DVD, DVR, VCR, and CD players; it has a programmable, built-in timer and a digital FM radio. Store up to four hours of video or 2,800 songs on its included 2-gig SD memory card. $299 (3.5" LCD screen) to $349 (4" LCD widescreen). rovertv.com.
Kingston K-Pex 100 
This 2.2-ounce, palm-size media unit lets you view JPEGs, watch movies, and play games on its 2-inch LCD screen; you can also listen to MP3s or FM radio on it, or use it as a voice recorder. The player comes in 1-gig and 2-gig versions, and has a built-in miniSD slot for a memory card. $130 to $180. kingston.com.
Samsung YP-T9 
In addition to storing 30 hours of music and 6 hours of video, this 1.7-ounce gizmo features a voice recorder, text-viewing capability, built-in games, and an FM radio. It has a 1.8-inch LCD screen and is compatible with various music-subscription services, including Napster, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, and MTV Urge. $150 (2-gig) to $200 (4-gig). samsung.com.
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