I got this player about a week ago after i had spent months researching mp3 players read all the good and bad things about Ipods, creative, Iriver etc etc i was not even sure if i should get an 4, 6, 8, 10,20 or 30gb player? the only thing i was certain of was 'i didnt want to be one of the apple ipod crowd' and im glad im not, in the end i opted for this little beauty, as for some criticisms that i have read on web sites about this player its beyond me some people just complain about the smallest of details, ok the touch pad is a little tricky to begin with but you soon get used to that, my only gripes would be is you cannot see whats on the display outside in daylight unless you cup your hand over the screen or go somewhere a little darker and the lock switch is too close to the headphone jack but im not gonna lose sleep over this, the sound quality is supurb and if you want to get around the EU volume cap then just download the US version of the latest firmware reload, reboot and hey presto you will definatley notice the difference in volume, trust me you wont want it on the maximum.
This player looks and feels great especially with the neon blue glow and every ipod owner i know who have seen this have been surprised at how good this player is, its a shame most people are brainwashed into thinking ipod is the only mp3 player worth getting.
well done creative this is a winner for me even if others dont it is.