Creative Technology Zen V Plus (8 GB, 2000 Songs) MP3 Player

Very portable, bright colorful screen, large capacity, lots of features

File transfer could be faster, special USB cable required for charging

Small size, large memory (8GB), play features, video screen for podcasts, long battery life

Automatic shut down when it's plugged into a power source.

Long battery life. Small enough to fit in front pocket. Also has an FM radio.

Does not work with Windows 2000. Memory is not upgradable.