Creative Labs Nomad II (64MB) MP3 Player

Pros: Rechargeable battery, sleek design, expandable memory; voice recorder, and FM radio.
Cons: Price

I just got my Nomad II MG yesterday, and WOW am I amazed how much better it is than my old Rio 500. It sounds GREAT, with my Sony earphones at least. A bit hefty on the price tag, but it is worth it. I have one problem with the software. It wont allow me...

Pros: Intuitive layout, relatively large screen
Cons: mic recordings and software so-so erased all my files after one week

recording mic is easliy overpowered, no in line mic option. Music software for PC is so/so at best, ...

Pros: Small, lightweight, can take 128 smartmedia cards, voice recording
Cons: hard-to-open USB port, FM reception is pretty weak, need to get a better case

I searched for almost TWO MONTHS to pick the right mp3 player. I would highly recommend the nomad II. I use it for heavy long distance running, i have a 64 mb smartmedia card and i'll be getting a 128 soon for only 50$. Voice recording is great for...

I got this to use for running and love it! Holds tons of music - I put about 5 full cd's on it. I also use the voice recording feature to record my class notes for law school for studying for exams.

I used this for running but unless you completely stop to adjust volume or use the "too long for comfort remote volume," you'll break the fragile microswitches. All of the switches have broken on my model. Volume, record, etc.