For the past few years, I'd been using various models of Sony's Minidisc players as my portable audio device of choice. At the time, it made sense to me to use one of these over the newer mp3 players which I thought were too small, capacity wise, to be of any use (plus I really doubted their sturdiness). While visiting America last year, I had the chance to see Apple's iPod up close and personal for the first time. I was really impressed by it, design-wise. It was small, but not too small (slightly longer, narrower and thinner than a pack of cards) and had a pleasing weight to it that made it feel sturdy and not too fragile. I did eventually buy one ...  Read the complete review