Parent Friendly mp3 player, birthday present Options

[lojay]

So, my dad’s birthday is coming up and I want to get him an mp3 player and do away with all his stacks of CDs, but I really can't decide on one to get him. He doesn't need that many BG, 8 would be more than enough for him. Does anyone know the most dad-friendly mp3 player out there? He is getting up there in age and is very finicky with technology. I swear he breaks his computer at least 3 times a week. He also has big fingers. I think he might get frustrated with the touch sensitivity of an ipod and also wouldn't want to deal with the swivel of a normal ipod… But if other people have parents who use ipods and love them; maybe that can prove me wrong.

Budget wise, I was thinking no more than 170$. But depending on the product, I may be flexible. I still want to find the best possible deal.

I was thinking about an 8gb Zune.. but I personally do not have any experience with Zunes, so I'm not sure how they work and if my father can manage it. Does anyone have any experience with the new Sony Walkman?

I’m so in over my head.

[Maccabee]

Definetly ipod nano.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop...amily/ipod_nano
8gb is 150, and 16gb is 180. Very user friendly. Now it comes with a camera, that takes good pictures and videos. Also it uses itunes. Itunes make it a breeze to rip cd's onto the computer. If you have used an ipod and itunes before, then you know all about syncing. You can choose wether to leave it on or not. I personally leave it off, so stuff can be on my ipod and not my computer. Teach him how to use it once and im sure he will understand. Or pay 200 dollars and get an 8gb ipod touch, which really is a mini computer. Thousands of useful apps, like internet. And if you want, you could get it engraved! you can put any little message you want, "carved"(lasered) into the back. but that isnt a good idea for resale. Apple ftw!