There is almost too much good stuff to say about this product (HipZip) to fit it into a review, it needs an article. I tried out the SonicBlue DiamondRio last week, which was my first experience with an mp3 player...I was not at all impressed. After using it for a few hours, my view of mp3 players dropped considerably. The interface was limited, the space was limited, the software was terrible (complicated), the sound was awful and the buttons didn't make a lot of sense to me. Then, I ordered the HipZip...all of these problems were a thing of the past. The sound is incredible, the interface is very impressive, the connectivity is simple (it even works in Linux!!), the software is classic Iomega software and very intuitive and the firmware is updated constantly (there was an update the day I bought it with excellent new features). Plus, the device doubles as a drive, so sometimes you forget that it is even an mp3 player. I love the little click disks (I have 6 of them). To conclude, this device is very well rounded and a great buy! I don't believe it is excessively heavy at all and I really like the look. Buy it! Plus, right now (until Jun 30, 2001) there is this $50 mail-in rebate and it is going for $199 at Amazon...it won't even break the bank!

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 149.00