MP3 players

[roguebanshee]

Where do you live?  Because the iPod Mini is $250, on Apple's website.  I'm pretty sure they ship internationally as well.  Not to mention Student Discounts on iPods as well (I am looking at the students page, which has the mini at $230).

Denmark. First I checked the US Apple store and found this:

U.S. SALES ONLY
The Apple Store sells and ships products only within the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. No shipments can be made to APO or FPO addresses, United States territories, or addresses outside the United States. You may not export any products purchased at the Apple Store.

Then I went to the danish version and found that they wanted 2099 dkr for a Mini (ie. more than the cheapest possible). Beyond that I can't apply for Student Discounts since I'm not studying anymore.

As for form over function, I feel that if a device like this fulfills the required roles (MP3 & OGG playback, easy file transfer & decent capacity) then I prefer that it looks cool rather than having more options that I'll never use.