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