SanDisk Sansa e140 (1GB)

Pros: Easy navigation and straightf orward operation. Excellent sound quality. Low price.

Cons: Carring case is difficult to remove

Summary: My third MP3 player (1 Sony and 1 512MB Sandisk). After setting up the equilizer (important as the default is flat) and reading the manual to understand the various navigation techniques this player exceeded my expectations. for one I was expecting those terrible earbuds that came with earlier SanDisk MP3s but boy was I surprised when it came with a great set what can only be described as noise cancelling earbuds similar to some Sony's I had that cost $40, They are among the best I have heard to date (Apparently Sandisk got the message and quit shipping with those other junk earbuds)! I have already used the CD slot and it only took about 10 seconds to update the music library, works great. I used the Jazz equilizer setting for everything except hard rock. the music is as good or better than any of my or my friends other types of MP3's. I have also listened to an audio book and that's when the ability to use an SD card really shines! The case is very light and the buttons and volume/menu wheel are nice and tight. Yes some other MP3's have a sturdier case but for $118 for the E-140 1GB version it is really a steal. I hope this helps some of you with making your decision. Heck in two years from now all of the current MP3 players will be considered antiques so why spend more than you have to.