i own a 30gb ipod. Its very good but the battery life isnt very good. i only get to see one full movie for just 2 hours then again i have to recharge the battery.

defenitely zen v. is best n video n audio player. Ipod is only population n is awful player.

I endorse Mark's comments and add one more feature about the Zen: it can also record FM radio. I previously owned an Ipod Video but I prefer the Zen (now I have the Zen Vision M as well as its bigger brother Zen Vision W).

Totally agree, though I have to add that transferring music to (AND FROM!!!) Zen Vision M is easier and more hassle-free than the Ipod. You can just drop and drag files from your PC to the Zen.

And Zen Vision M supports wma and wmv, has a built-in voice recorder, and FM Radio.