I think this thread has lost touch with reality somewhat.

1. 99.99% of empeg thefts will result in the player NEVER getting connected to the internet. I would bet serious money that almost all stolen empegs end up in a trash can.

2. If you get a lead on someone who you think has stolen your empeg it seems almost impossible to get any action (short of visiting them yourself). I have supplied names, phone numbers and even addresses of people who I'm 99% certain have stolen players (direct from empeg in this case - card fraud) to the police in three major western countries. We were rewarded only with token interest, and as far as I know none of the information was acted upon. Maybe it would be better in the case of a theft from your vehicle, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Rob