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Originally Posted by Pazuzu

Sansa E series (260/270/280). You can find them all day long new for under $100, or refurbished for closer to $60.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Player-MicroSD-Expansion/dp/B000ETVKHE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227457971&sr=8-1

Clean interface, easy to use, can be modded up with rockbox if she's so inclined, and no Apple/Microserf restrictions. However, the screen is small, so if she wants something to watch videos often, then there are better options.

Agreed. I avoid Ipod just as I avoid all products designed by lawyers instead of engineers. I have the Sansa and it's much more user friendly (for storage) than the Ipod. However, being a kid, she might just want what looks cool and is popular with her friends. Then just cough up for the Ipod touch. It is cool, if not overburdened with restrictions. Also, lots of MP3 interfaces are Ipod only, like clock radios, etc.