I purchased this after checking out all my options, and price was a huge factor for me, so that was one of the first things I looked at... — After reading tech reviews and user reviews, this got great reviews and was ranked equal to or most times higher than the iPod!  I picked it up, and haven't been happier since.  The controls are easy to use, the sound quality is great, and the battery charge lasts days. — My daughter has a Sansa but a different model.  She was having trouble with her player and I was given the chance to deal with their customer service… read full review »