Aaaahhhh, that is why I purchased the Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox 3. With it's EAX feature, I can slow down MP3 playback without changing the pitch of the song. Great for transcribing music, solos, riffs, and lyrics.

Check it out next time your in the market for an MP3 player. That feature alone made me buy the Nomad instead of the iPod.

Al