Thanks Hero Kid. It really helped me. I will look into those modded iPods and HM-601. Probably leave X5L behind.

Hey! Nobody here knows what are the best portable audio players nowadays? I thought this was the best place to ask. While searching myself, I found many links to this site.   Quote:   I wait for you : )  

My X5L stopped turning on a month ago. Cowon's technical service is about 200km from my town. I visited them a few days ago. I was told the mainboard is of no use. They could send it to Korea, but this will probably exceed the player' value. Will it or not, I don't want to wait another 2 months...