Portable Audio Players. Is the MP3 player still the electronics king? 
Spotlight on without Ipod – Use:
With the help of the third party software iTunes agent any mp3 player can be synchronized via iTunes.
I have an older no-name mp3 player, which I would like to use with iTunes. This can be accomplished with the help of a small free software called iTunes agent. (more…)
Source: http://www.tech-tag.com/2006/10/18/itunes-without-ipod-use-any-mp3-player-with-itunes/
256MB MP3 Player – Direct USB connection port Up to 17 hours voice recording LCD displays song title, album, and artist 5 digital preset EQ s Plug-and-play use Uses 1 AAA battery (not included) Includes neck strap earphones, armband, and USB cable.
In other interesting news Who would't love a free MP3 Player. Will have more on similar to ipod later.