So I'm not an iPod kinda guy. Call it a character flaw, but I always seem to seek out the alternative choice to things. Whether it be my photo management software, my blogging software, my underwear or my music player. I don't know what it is. Maybe I have this underdog mentality or something.
Anyways. My wife re-commandeered her little mp3 player that I had commandeered previously (dangit) and now if I go running with it I have to listen to a bit too much green day and Dave Mathews for one sitting...er...running.
So I wanted to get a new little one just for me and low and behold... [linky]

SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature |
Description |
| Capacity: |
1GB |
| Song Capacity: |
500 WMA/ 33hrs (64kbps), 250 MP3/ 16hrs (128kbps)1 |
| Battery Life/ Playtime2: |
Up to 10 hours for continuous audio playback |
| Battery Type: |
Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer (Embedded) |
| Size: |
53.67 x 35.34 x 12.82 mm |
| Weight: |
18.5g |
| Audio Support: |
MP3, WMA, Audible |
| Mass Storage Device: |
Yes. |
| Connectivity: |
USB 1.1/ 2.0 |
| Supported Music Services: |
Audible (2 and 3) | |
All that for $40. and no lockin to iTunes to boot. Awesome!