10/15   I am looking for an mp3 player for my brother as a gift.  What
        features should I look for in a low-end (<$100) player?  I haven't
        yet decided whether to get the small memory type or the larger
        ones that fits a CD yet.  Any brands I should get/avoid?  TIA.
                                                                - brendal
        \_ I got a Panasonic mp3/cd player for $50 that I like.  Having the
           CD capacity was a major factor in my choice though.
        \_ does he run?  if so, you have to get one of those non-CD ones.
           does he like a large capacity (for < $100).  Then get the
           CD one.
           \_ definitely a thing to consider.  Even HD based players are
              known to skip when running.  As for quality, iRiver has a
              die-hard following.  And iRiver constantly releases firmware
              updates to add features.  Ogg supporting FW should be out
              sometime this month for most of their products.  I personally
              have the iFP-380T from iRiver.  Oh, and I heard Costco sells
              a cheap flash player that acts as a usb storage device, with
              the USB connector right on the device.  But it doesn't have
              any sort of display.
        \_ I had the Creative Nomad. The one that doubles as a USB storage
           device. It broke on me after the warranty period. I replaced it
           with a Sonic Blue Rio and it's been fine ever since.
        \_ Pony up the dough and get your brother the CW300.  Search for this
           on http://newegg.com.  My brother got one and he loves it.  See amazon
           for the 5-star rating/reviews.  Blows everything else out of the
           water.  I have a Creative Muvo, piece of crap compared to the CW300.