Why not Hi-MD?

A Hi-MD disc can hold 1GB, which is 800 or more 30-second tracks.  A
second disc costs about $7. Using SonicStage software, MP3 files can
be organized in your bird sound library, and converted for use with
the Hi-MD machine.

Hi-MD machines are rugged and reliable in field use.  Their batteries
can be easily changed.  And Hi-MD is a great WAV or ATRAC3 field
recorder.

Hi-MD recorders are priced similar to 1GB Flash MP3 players, that is,
about $170.


With your answers to these 7 questions, you can narrow your selection
of MP3 player for field use.

--oryoki