nice in-depth review. (I just love reading these things!
) anyway, even though you detest the supplied earphones, looks like you got a lot better than what I did! (1-cent ipod knockoff earphones that sounded washed out and tinny while listening to music - painful, just painful). Love the pics, and keep us up to date with the longevity of your players! (I personally havent heard of one lasting over a year - feel free to prove me wrong though!)