An MP3 player is used regularly all day long by a lot people. What's even more fascinating is:
Microsoft has copied Apple again, releasing the new Zune (= iPod) and Zune Marketplace (= iTunes). In usual Microsoft fashion, they came later and more poorly designed (see zune problems).
Previously, Microsoft could show up late to the party and become the center of attention because they owned the house, or could aquire it with their billions. That’s all changed with the video and music download market. Whereas previously Microsoft could leverage its operating system to gain market share through the power of being the default, media downloads have migrated away from windows.
Whereas the operating system was the old standard for [...]
Source: http://runningwithfoxes.com/2006/09/19/microsoft-clones-apple-again/
Of interest, another popular story talks about how to get a free MP3 Player that may be an option for some people. Will have more on itrip for ipod nano later.