I waited to get an mp3 player until my clock radio with CD began to give out. I wanted a unit that I could take anywhere and use in my bedroom, in place of the CD player. THIS IS IT! I had always been disappointed that the iPod did not have a built in radio. There is a device you can buy, but when walking around you really don't want anything extra. Also, when out and about, it is the radio that I rely upon more than my music connection -- for news, information and an eclectic music mix available on hundreds of stations.This unit is feather light, u can take it anywhere. You can put it into your pocket easily, and walk about with ease. The design is easy, right out of the box. You can even record radio music, which is awesome!The Sandisk Sansa e200 series styling is easy, features great, and the price is fanastic! You really get so much more for your money than with an iPod. You get more capacity (8GB flash + up to 2GB with the microSD slot), and the extra features make it a no-brainer: it even has a voice recorder, user customizable EQ, on-the-go playlisting), for the less.I bought mine refurbished, and have never been happier!