High quality line-in recording is a key feature. I'll carry a mic and preamp to every show I go to if I can record live audio on my mp3 player.

okay here is the perfect mp3 player,

-wireless syncing with pc/mac
-bluetooth headphones
-removeable media(i.e. compact flash, sd cards ect.)
-ability to buy media directly to the device with out a computer wirelesly.
-coustomizieable equlizer
-i like the zunes background picture feature.
-leave it open for users to create programs for it.
-am and fm tuner.
-possible xm/sirius sat radio capabilites
-a display that does not apper untill device is turned on i believe it is an OLED display.
-somekind of exturnal speakers just so you can show a large group of friends anew song with out head phones.
-no buttons all touch
-wireless p2p sharing like zune (but no DRM junk) sry
- perloaded media is a plus
-support of media purchases from other music stores(ie napster, walmart, urge, and yes itunes.)
-evry file type supported: .mp3, .aac, .mp4. mpegs, .zip, .ogg, .pdf, .gif, .jpeg, bitmap, .wma, .wmv, .wav, (midi not so much) . avi and divx. youll win huge points with avi support with out conversion.
-capibility y=to use outher sync softwares other then just the "meizu" utlity(ie windows media, and yes itunes)
-am/fm recording RIAA loves that
- be able to delete songs on the mp3 player without computer interface.
-line in recording
-mic
-the packaging needs to come with ac adpter for the dinosaurs.
-movie preview images in player menu
-bonus: alarm feature that one can keep a button on their key chain that when pushed set off an alarm on the mp3 player so you can find it.
-bonus; theft alarm
-bonus: touch screen
-bonus; a dj turntable emulater on the touch screen.
- i want to be able to drive up in my drive way and have the player sync to my computer through my homes wireless so all computers i own will all have the same music
-ebook capible
-large selection of cases but the player should be tough anyway
-screen saver!
-great sound quality good bass response. most mp3 player only max output at 95 decibells 150 dB is better.
-weird; a compass?gps? gps locate others with same mp3 player for shareing?
-easily upgrade able hard drive.
- esailiy change able color face plates
- can be use as mass storage device
-thats about it

-Line in
-Line out
-FLAC/OGG
-UMS
-Gapless
-Custom EQ
-Dedicated volume controls
-At least 8gb, and 20 hr battery (replaceable!) life.

Is this so much to ask?

Try to expand the video screen. Rotate the buttons to be along the long side or edge of the player and make the screen wider to accept the increasingly common-place wide format video, paving the way for future developments of HD video players. Or integrate a touch screen to eliminate the buttons. Minimum of 8GB system memory with 1 or 2 slots for SD expansion(unlimited). Add bluetooth technology to eliminate the need of the troublesome earbud cords. Keep the sleek thin design. This allows for more practical carrying options. If the player is too fat or bulky, it would not be as appealing. Definitely add more color options to personalize the player.

from wat i'm seeing, i really think it has a good CHANCE of being an ipod killer. i can really c people saying crap that it copyed from the ipod or the zvm, but i think it's worth the money. if any of u would be so kind to e-mail me at timmyblackboy61@yahoo.com and possibly give me pics and info. thanks!

i don't think anyone has said voice recognition yet. i don't know how great this technology is yet to be able to recognize artists or songs but what would be nice would be to be able to say playlist then r and it would at least go to the section you wanna be in or something like that would be excellent

A freaking AA standard battery, bookmarks, and elapsed and total time displayed as HH:MM:SS.

AA battery? That sucks! AA batteries are too big! What we really need is a new BATTERY STANDARD, so you can buy the same battery for a whole lot of different devices.

line in
line out
AA battery powered - buy 'em everywhere, rechargeable too!
8+ gig flash
BIG type font for those of us who can't see most micro displays (visually impaired are the biggest fans of audio gear)
decent headphones included
clip loop hole for neckstrap so I don't lose this one
that's it!

line in
line out
AA battery powered - buy 'em everywhere, rechargeable too!
8+ gig flash
BIG type font for those of us who can't see most micro displays (visually impaired are the biggest fans of audio gear)
decent headphones included
clip loop hole for neckstrap so I don't lose this one
that's it!

perhaps something not stolen from Apple?