This might be hard for some people to fathom, but there are digital music players made by other companies beside Apple. However, before you think I'm about to write some type of heresy -- the iPod is not the best? -- here's the point: The iPod has keen competition, if you look. There can be good reasons for not picking an iPod. One, other players often include an FM radio; iPods do not.

To iPod or Not to iPod