Thinking of going the non-iPod route? Today Samsung launched its "most feature rich digital audio player to date" in a nice, compact 1.7-by-3.3-by.4-inch package. The T9 supports MPEG-4 video playback on its 1.8-inch screen, as well as photos and Flash games. As for audio, the T9 has an FM radio, recorder, and is also compatible with subscription services like Rhapsody, Napster, MTV Urge, and Yahoo. Battery life is solid at 30 hours for audio and 6 hours for video, and the price ain't bad: $150 for 2GB or $200 for 4 gigs.