John, both Apple iPod AND Zune are MP3 players. I have the 80 GB video model and LOVE it.

I've got my entire music & video collection + more stored on it. This not only includes all my fav commercial songs from 1890-present, but all my fav MP3 music posted by SZ and other forum musician buds as well, and of course all my own produced songs (in original WAV format) and video clips (MP4 format), which is a handy way to show potential clients (on the fly) what I do anytime at a drop of the hat, and have actually booked a number of new clients this way. I also utilize the iPod for gig background break music. In addition, I also keep all my keyboard's 'backup files' stored on it. In addition to music, video, I can store my daily to do list, calendar & contacts, and the Bay Area subway train (BART) schedule on it as well.

Another thing I especially enjoy with my iPod is listening & viewing podcasts, and the way itunes automatically downloads & manages them. I got my iPod with me just about 24 hours a day.

Scott