I am looking to but a portable MP3 hard disk player and would like some advice....
I want a 20 GB device that is good value for money, premium sound quality and good design.

Please tell me what you know about the leading competitors on the market......

Is an Ipod the only option? What about the new Sony NW-E95 and NW-E99 ? What are the pros and cons of the leading competitors?

this has been covered in many topics. ipod is the only option. all pros and no cons

I own the iRiver, apart from the difficulty to navigate it is pretty good.

You could always get a creative zen touch. It's 20 gb AFAIK.

iPod. Never met an iPod owner who wasn't totally satisfied, including myself.

You could look at the Sony NW-HD3. Both the Guardian and T3 suggested it's a worthy competitor to the Ipod.

I posted this in other placeson the board and might help out... here's my other post info....

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