The portable MP3 player is a pretty basic electronic 'must-have' now days. I mean, who keeps up with cds anymore? That being said, it is important to remember that there are plenty of other MP3 players available out there besides this one. In fact, having owned one for several years now, I probably wouldn't buy an iPod if I knew about other options, as I do now.

Why, you ask? Well the main thing that I find...difficult about the iPod is iTunes. Sure, it may be 'wrong' to 'steal'/share music, but come on! Who doesn't?! Who in the world has the money to finance a healthy musical library when each...