Cowon Systems iAUDIO CW200 (128 MB) MP3 Player

Pros: Outstanding sound-quality (!), small and light-weight, easy-to-use and intuitive software. 3-in-1 (FM, dictaphone, MP3)
Cons: Fair FM-signal, non-rechargeable batteries.

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Pros: Superb sound, solidly built, dynamic software, vibrant LCD display, good FM reception, long battery life.
Cons: Ear buds do not fit well.

The need....
I wanted a portable MP3 player that could hold a adequate amount of music to fit my lifestyle. I travel a lot and when I'm home I work out at the gym a few days a week. In addition, I wanted to incorporate a "motorcycle sound...

Pros: Size, sound, battery life.
Cons: Headphones sound OK but won't stay in your ears. They hurt your ears too!

This little player is great. I take it to the gym and to run. It has tons of options, great sound, good battery life, and is light and small. The only negative comment I have is that the earphones that come with it actually cause pain to my ears. They fall out of my ears all the time. If you run or do any sort of activity with mild impacts, plan on getting different headphones. Cowon could surely find better headphones at the $199 retail price point. Although I personally haven't had trouble with it, the battery door looks suspiciously flimsy.