Why some people think the MP3 player is dead is beyone me. Next, the way to be interesting is to be interested:

The MPIO FY 800 is a portable audio has 1GB of built-in memory and storage can be increased up to 2GB with an SD card. The audio device can plays MP3, WMA, WMA DRM10, and ASF files. Furthermore, MPIO FY 800 built-in a FM tuner that support world-band, 76~108MHz, and a built-in recorder for voice or music recording features.
The MPIO FY 800 battery capable to support up to  15 hours playback and the whole device is only 0.38 inches or 9.85 mm thick only. The MPIO FY 800 Design is similar like first gen ‘iPod Nano [...]
Source: http://gadget.adglobe.net/2006/10/31/mpio-fy-800-audio-mp3-devices/

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 apple ipod nano in portland later.