a media device for storing and playing media such as audio , video or images , includes a memory device configured to store a plurality of media items in a digital format . the media device also includes a display configured to present a group of media items from the plurality of stored media items and to present a visual indicator that is capable of scrolling through the displayed group of media items in order to designate a specific media item from the group of media items . the media device further includes a touch pad configured to receive input from a sliding motion or a tapping motion of a finger . the sliding motion of the finger controls the movement of the visual indicator through the group of media items . the tapping motion of the finger selects the specific media item that is designated by the visual indicator .