I'm in the market for a new mp3 player and found this site while searching for reviews. I currently have a Creative Zen Vision:M 30GB that is in need of a replacement. I've read that Cowon makes a good mp3 player and decided to try one of these. I will use the mp3 player in my car through the aux input and while sitting at my desk all day at work. My headphones are AKG V450 and Sennheiser cx-300. I mainly listen to hip-hop, r&b, jazz and reggae. I really like the storage of the X7 but read that the UI isn't very good. I would like something very easy to use while driving. I can't really tell if the screen is capacitive or not, does anyone know? I like the amoled screen, compact size and look of the J3 but don't like limited storage (even with an additional microsd) and smaller screen size. I don't plan on watching much video if any at all. I would just like to display the album art or look at my daughters pictures on a nice screen. How is the X7 screen for these purposes? Another question is a headphone amp necessary with these players. I was looking at people pictures of their setups and see a lot of them. So for my uses which one would you guys recommend, or any other non-apple mp3 player for that matter? Thanks
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