Best MP3 player?

[theenforcer1]

My second iPod just crapped out---getting kinda sick of having to shell out 300 bucks every 2 years for an MP3 player...

So now I turn to you Cheapass Nation---what is the best MP3 player value? I am big into music, so whatever will get the job done---video not as important, but ease of use-features are semi-important!

Thanks guys!

[SCDallas]

iPhone for 199 on July 9th if u need a phone too. If not I have an iPod touch and its amazing. I think September they Are releasing new ones tho. I have used other brands but always end up back at iPods. Best IMO.

[itachiitachi]

It depends on what storage size you are looking for, If you want something under 10 gigs you can get one that dosn't use a hard drive(which means it is much less likely to break) If you want something bigger you can still find the 30 gig zune for around $150 on sale. Sometimes still $100 with your lucky. If you don't care about price and are looking for the top of the line then the Zen Vision is supposed to be the best.

[happy]

if you can still get a 30 gig zune for $100 I recommend it, I'm happy with mine, and beats iPod prices by a lot.

[theenforcer1]

where would i go about getting a 30 gig zune for 100?

[Admiral Moo]

Scratch that, actually went to their site and this one is OOS. Sorry!

NewEgg has one for about 103 shipped if you go through Live.com's cashback program.

http://search.live.com/cashback/products/offerings/5057/5818643

[GAMERMASTERMAN]

If size isn't a big deal, the Sansa Fuze is a great deal, 4GB for $100 or a 8GB for $130.
Really good MP3 player too, not crappy like most cheap ones.