Hi guys! I just recently purchased an ipod shuffle 512mb. It is ok. I want somthing like a netmd MZ-E410 highspeed player. Only $50 on amazon.com it is all I really want to spend. I hear MD's have awesome sound quailty. 5 hours of music per 80 min MD disc. And not to mention they have a screen (small but still). Everyone in my Tech class have them, and love em'. I can use my ipod shuffle as a 512mb jump drive. I will still use it from time to time. I love the fact that 1 AA battery lasts for an outstanding 56 hours. I hear they are built well also. I cannot wait to get one!