MP3 Players with Removable Storage

I'm really liking the idea of adding removable storage media capabilities to MP3 players. This isn't exactly a brand-new idea, but I'm seriously considering one of those types of players when I finally get sick of my Zune.

I like having lots of music on hand wherever I go. That's why I bought the Zune. At the time, the 30GB model was the largest one that Microsoft offered, and it wasn't an iPod (which I didn't like enough to buy then...or now). For a very-brief period, I actually had a little room left over on the Zune. My entire music collection didn't quite take up all of my storage space.

Now, though, I definitely have to pick and choose which songs or albums to add. That's all right, though, because some of what I play isn't good "road music." During the twice-weekly commute to and from school, I don't want to hear folk or other "softer, slower" tunes. I want harder, louder music, like rap and rock.

Even so: I like the idea of being able to swap out SD memory cards. I'll happily buy an MP3 player with that feature, and buy a protective case that holds a few memory cards for me. That would, if I find a player that's reliable and worth the money, be great. When I wanted to listen to my folk collection, I could pop that card into the player. If I get on the road for a little drive, I can insert a card full of "road-worthy" tunes.

Having choices like that is usually a good thing.