I just recieved my T60. This is my first MP3 player, so I don't have anything to compare to except home stereo for sound quality. I listen to mostly jazz and classic rock.

I adjusted the equalization and the quality went from good to excellent IMHO. I am using the stock ear buds.

In general terms the joystick control is definately futzy. It takes a certain amount of prerequisite cussin' to make it operate properly. You can sync music with out specialized software.
This player has FM and the ability to record things like lectures.

Lightweight and it uses standard batteries; I can see this in my pack for hiking trips. 4 GB storage is more than enough for my purposes.
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