[size="3"][/size]I owned a cheap no-name mp3 player. I didn't like the fact that when I turned it on, it would start at the begining of whatever I'd last been listening to. When listening to an audiobook or an old time radio show, this was a bother. I wanted (and want) a player that would start exactly where I last left off. I bought an Ipod which does start where I last left off, but I am not crazy about having to use Itunes only. I am looking for a mp3 player that will work as a separate drive, where I can dowload to it from any computer without having to "sync" it like my Ipod requires, and that won't require that the files be converted to a proprioatory extension like Itunes does. Please let me know any suggestions you may have.

Microsoft Zune?
could give it a try

Check out the Sandisk Sansa - only $110 for 4GB and it has a slot for a MicroSD card to add another 2GB.

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nice find TB

Great work, tb. You're one heck of a bloodhound and a good man.

Sandisk Sansa, ey? I am going to go look for one today! I cannot thank you enough for your help.

Dont upgrade the Firmware!. Unless you absolutely need to.