Cheap Mp3 Player [looking]

[ChrisP]

sob story - I left my 80gig mp3 player in my car with the windows open. It is gone gone gone.
OK!
part II - I can't afford a new ipod and am hesitant to buy a used one. Not too hesistant....but even used ipods are too $$$ for me.

I looked on eb@y and there are tons of cheap mp3 player. Talkin' $30 for 8 gigs.

Does anyone have experience with any of the cheaper mp3 players? I mean...you usually get what you pay for but it's possible technology has progressed and the fact that 'apple' is nowhere on the device can lead to a decent item w/low cost.

not a rant against apple...but brand names sell and will cost you.

[recto-robbie]

Look into the sanza fuze, I think the one I have is 4gb but you can another micro memory card for another 4gb.
I think they cost about $60 new and the extra card about $10-15.
Its an excellent player and the best part is no Itunes crap and its completely drag and drop.

maybe this will help also

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=697831

[Les Paul Guy]

I've got a 30gb zune I'll sell you for $25 shipped ;) I just got a droid and it's taken over Mp3 player duties

[TNO]

Sansa Fuze is awesome. One of the best-sounding players on the market. The Clip has the same sound and is smaller and a bit cheaper.

[ChrisP]

Thanks to Les Paul Guy - for blessing me w/a 30 gig Zune for $25 (twenty-five dollars).