I did not want to have to transfer my mp3s to memory sticks...too much work. I've got my mp3 on CDs that I've burned. I wanted a car mp3 player or portable mp3 CD player to play them. For those who do not know, Best Buy (and others I'm sure) have both available now. The car players are still premium priced, but the portables are very reasonable. Does anyone know about features to look for in these products? Do they let you do playlists?