This is how I looked at my purchase. This was the most inexpensive CD/mp3 player on the market, so don't expect all the features and quality you would from a player 3 times as expensive. I've had little to no problems with data CD-Rs created containing .mp3 files using Adaptec CD Creator. The main problem I have with the player is that it seems to eat-up batteries rather quickly. You should consider buying rechargeables for this player. Also, the display is minimal; when in .mp3 mode and trying to choose which album or track you want to listen to, it's very cryptic, which requires your careful planning when burning a disk of .mp3s. Features I liked: 1) seperate line-out and headphone jacks, ID3 tag recognition, PRICE! You get what you pay for, most of the time, but in this player's case, I'd say you get an excellent value.