Archos 404 (30GB)

Pros: Wide range of formats, perfect size, great colors, serves as a flash drive and it's very user friendly.

Cons: Lack of accessories & you have to pay for plug-ins to use Mp4's

Summary: I think that this product is the best buy for your $250. I bought the 30gb Ipod, Zune, and Zen Vision before getting this product. This is the best one by far, it serves as a flash drive, lets you see and edit your files as if you were using a computer, and it has an external speaker. With great colors and 80 pre-loaded pictures, this is the best buy for your money. Also, it has album art and moveable thumbnails for video. The only drawbacks for this product is that it doesn't have a wide range of accessories like the big-boys. Another draw back is that you can only get acessories and plug-ins from the Archos site. Other than these minimal flaws, this is the best product that I have seen, especially since it is the same price as the Ipod or any other product that is out there. You will absolutely love this product if you buy it. Trust me