Bitt Fault: I've never had any significant problems with my original iPod. Just FYI.

I had an iPod for a couple of months. Great interface, but there were two issues that made me switch to a Creative Zen:

(1) The iPod has merely good sound quality (Zen and Karma sound is noticeably superior).

(2) The iPod refused to play several of my MP3 rips (so did the Zen, for that matter). The Karma played everything...

... until it decided to play nothing.

In retrospect, of course, I should have stayed with the iPod. It consistently met the most crucial requirement: it worked.

At least the folks at Rio have a sense of humor: when I put my player into recovery mode, I get the message, "bad karma."

Marcus: 2 months and running.....

That's great for you, Marcus. For me, the Karma just achieved junk status.

Although, if they can get this kink ironed out, I'll buy another one (presuming something better hasn't come along by that time, of course).