i prefer my ipod comapred to mp3 "discmen". I hate having to carry all my mp3s on cd-r in my car. i only have 18 GBs of music, but carrying it all on cd-r sucks. I also was hesitant to spend a large wad on the damn thing, so I got it from DELL.COM. they had a special price and 2 stackable coupons.
here are a few links to HOT DEAL SITES.
http://www.spoofee.com
http://www.techbargains.com
http://www.slickdeals.net
http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.cfm?catid=40
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/categories.cfm?catid=18
http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=28
good luck and happy hunting.