Is the best MP3 player the one which has obtained critical mass? What is especially fascinating is:

I got my free Podwave iPod Portable Speakers from MacConnection today and I can honestly say they are worth every penny!
Since my iPod died I had to try them out with my wife’s. Even at full volume the audio is soft, but reasonably clear. Macally claims up to 8 hours of continuous use for the single AA battery that powers the speakers, which are a bit shorter and thinner around than an iSight. When I do get my iPod shuffle (the Podwave came in two days, but the shuffle is on backorder) it will be smaller and lighter than the […]
Source: http://www.handpickedsoftware.com/update-free-speakers

In other interesting news Who would't love a free MP3 Player. Will have more on ipod messenger later.