Best mp3 Players List

Hi how is everyone today. I am looking to get a hardrive based mp3 player so i am compiling a list of best mp3 players which might be on your wish list or which you have already bought or recommend. Please also provide the cost of the mp3 player and a link to its features if possible. I am looking for honest opinions and guidance. Thx in advance

List of best mp3 players rated by users in no organized order

30 GB iPod Video ($300-$400)
30 GB Creative Zen Vision:M ($250-$250)

PS. I am compiling this list for people like myself who want a solid/matching alternative to apples iPod
My Budget = below $400 CANADIAN

go creative, u pay 100 bucks for teh name iPod, and htey actually suck, creative is the way to go

If you look at the current ones then Zen Vision M is on the top of things definitely.

Archos might have even better screen and AV recording but for its price you might get 2nd hand laptop and: won't be much bigger...

Less polished but still impressive is X5 player from Cowon.

I would rank iPod only third or fourth...

As sb mentioned Rio players they were good but are no longer available.

The same can be said about H340 from iRiver. Excellent player, too, perfect for serious travellers that want some good recording quality.