Uses Compact Flash, car cassette adapter included as well as USB to CF adapter.

MP3 must be encrypted to MPX - can''t just drag and drop existing MP3''s to CF. Makes an honest person, who owns all of the CDs converted to MP3''s, feel like a criminal. Satisfactory sound.

Very inexpensive and uses Compact Flash cards. However, MP3 files must be encryped to the MPX format. This can only be done using the provided USB CF adapter. Cannot use a PCCard CF adapter. However, WMA files can be downloaded without encryption. Included FM tuner is a plus. Sound is satisfactory - maybe a higher quality headphone will sound better. Max sampling rate is 128bit. Includes a car cassette adapter and 12 volt power supply.

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Apple iPod - sound quality on this unit is outstanding.

It comes with lots of extras. Good sound. Very cheap (if bought at the right place). Cool wired remote.

The size really could be smaller, they need to catch on to this.

A very good value. RCA''''s web site has it for 119 bucks. The headphones take a bit getting used to (I feel like a gangster), but the sound is good and it uses the compact flash, WAY cheaper than MMC cards.

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Compaq PA-1, very small and light. I wanted to get the PA-2, but they are impossible to find right new. The RCA has exceeded my expectations.