After looking at MANY mp3/dap's, and probably to gresch's dismay, I have ended up with the Ipod. Nothing else can match the interface/size. I hate Itunes, but there are ways around it now. I have about 35gb of music, so I need at least a 30gb player. I really wish Apple had made a non-color 4g 30gb version as I really don't need that.

Here is my dilemma: I can get a Apple Certified (Refurbished) 30gb Photo for $299 shipped directly from Apple which comes with a 90day warranty. I can get a brand-new one for $320 shipped. So I am wondering if these things are reliable enough for me to get just the refurbished one. I was hoping to spend about$50 on earphones.