Its about time that they combined some of this stuff. I think the market for mp3 players is advancing so quickly that its flooding the market with so many different models for similar prices. I personally am currently looking at purchasing the Creative ZEN SLEEK that will be released shortly... its going to be the first one to be pretty competitive mp3 player to the IPOD. This might be why Apple decided to combine the color screen and make it standard, since that is the only feature that the ZEN Sleek it lacking.. but for me, the color screen is a mute point. If I want media I'll bring my laptop.... I want MUSIC... In case your interested, here is a little article about Creative ZEN Sleek.. Its not on the Creative website just yet...
http://engadget.com/entry/1234000723048894/