Back in 1998, I saw a mention of the MP3Mobile @ /.. Ultimate coolness. Me want.

But... I'd only just found out what linux was, and there was a higher likelihood of a cold day in hell than me doing anything with a car and a computer (and linux, especially).

So when I found out that the people behind the MP3Mobile was doing something they would sell, I was ecstatic. After some time as a lurker, I joined the waiting list... December 1998 maybe? Had #32XX.
The time went on, with little seemingly happening, until...
OMFG!!! It's shipping!
A few months (maybe shorter) and $1500 later, I had my baby. Best money spent ever.

Totally missed the firesale, or I'd probably have gotten an extra.