Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this for my mom in lieu of the more expensive, smaller capacity iPod Shuffle. I love Apple products, but I thought the lack of a screen to navigate the Shuffle would be too complicated for my mom. This is such a great alternative. It doesn't require you to download a program (like iTunes), plays .wma and .mp3 files and even has an FM radio. It operates just like a jump drive so you just drag and drop your music from your computer to your device. It also has an equalizer and a decent set of headphones. It is bigger than the too small Shuffle, making it easier to hold. The controls are simple and the player is very easy to navigate. I gave this to my mom pre-loaded with some of her favorite music and she absolutely loves it. I also looked at the SanDisk Sansa products, but thought they were too small. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to an iPod, this is the way to go. UPDATE: I've seen reviews where people have a hard time turnng off the device. While the device is playing, press pause and THEN hold down the "hold" button until the item powers down. It turns off everytime.