I was looking at some stores for an Apple iPod a few weeks ago. I stumbled upon this 20 Gigabyte one that caught my attention. It was only $299.99 which is only fifty bucks more than the iPod mini which only holds 1,000 songs. This iPod holds 5,000 songs and is a very good deal. Sony's Mini Disc Players are good too, but they just don't stand up to the iPod. The outside has a sleek white coating which looks high-tech. The back is metal but the only bad thing is when you put your fingerprints on it it sticks to the iPod which can be seen easily. You should buy a case if that happens. They have really nice see through cases that fit snuggly on it. I'm recommending this for any one who reads this but if you have children it's almost Christmas time and they might be wanting to get this!