Hi, just to let you know I have just downloaded 10 gig to my NW-A3000 (delivered 16/10/05) using connect software with no problems what so ever and did not take that long to achieve. I must admit I like the A3000, both in looks and usability. Still use my SonicStage 3.3 for my Hi-Md, and have no problems with this software either, have used all versions of SonicStage and every version released has been an improvement. Remember Connect is only just released (yet to see any new software being 100%) so there is room for improvement. Hope Sony UK manages to release the accessories for A3000 soon, have ordered the charging cradle a few weeks ago thru Amazon, but still to see a cover for the A3000 in Amazon.