I choose MD over other players because of the removable media, unlimited expandability, I can change the battery so I don't have to wait for recharge, and it's not very popular so I get more attention than the next guy with an ipod. I also like the variety of discs, and Hi-MD is cool too. I like computers, also, and I'm going to ITT for electrical engineering. I'd like to see Hi-MD get more popular, but sadly, I think it's doomed at least in the US, as the ipod is more popular and heavily advertised and has more of a following for accessories, but I like hunting for minidisc accessories, so it all works out.