In the way that you two (@Hi-Fi'er and @sledgeharvy) are discussing, are there DAPs that have a visual folder hierarchy without touchscreen, like with physical buttons? Or are physical buttons also a hindrance in this matter?
I personally would never buy DAPS like the Alien DAP because its screenless and being me I cycle in and out of different folders to listen different music. I dont create playlists because of my random urges to listen to different genres.
Just curious.
Edit: I have nothing against the player itself just the fact that it has no screen, it probably has great sound.
Physical buttons are practically more on DAP's than not. There is nothing wrong with them. I would not get something with no screen or EQ or other sound adjusting options. That's just me. The PD is a great place to start.