Summary: For me, it was either an MP3CD player, or a flash based system. Hard drive based systems are nice, but I cannot afford to lose or drop a $250+ unit.
Summary: There are tons of portable mp3 players out there - ranging from solid state players, to hybrid MP3/CD players to fancy hard drive based players.
Summary: As a CD player it's so-so. No better or worse than many others I already own, or have owned. The BEEP when you hit pause is major annoyance so I would recommend against...
Summary: I've had my Philips EXP 411 for about a year now and I have been pretty satisfied with it by far. The size of this player enables it to be easily stored in a pants...