Recently won an iPod Mini (6GB) at a conference in Vegas.  They sell  for 
$250, so I thought that was pretty cool.  Second most expensive thing I  have 
ever won.
 
Software only runs on 2000 and XP - so my old 98 machine at home can't be  my 
media server, I use my laptop.
 
Immediately bought a docking station for $50 from Costco to pipe the music  
through my home stereo system.
 
Also bought a cheap FM radio transmitter so I can play it in my car or  
around a boombox.  
 
So far I love it, but I have no comment on it's competitors.  The  iTunes 
software and website are very good.  Have fun!
 
[...SkooterMan...]
 
In a message dated 8/24/2005 12:48:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
bill@freeholder.com writes:

I am  planning to buy an MP3 player.  I am considering the Ipod mini and also 
 the Creative Zen Micro.  Any others I should be considering?   
Recommendations?  Any help and advice would be  welcome.
 
Thanks,
 
Bill  in Willcox