So I do not know what some people expect but I've had many MP3 players, and I think that's absolutely it at the price in is neat. I've owned several Sony devices and none so far had an expandable memory. If you can handle the device (took me 5 min), it is exactly what you'd expect. Volume is enough when dealing what is real, according to the warning Eu regulation, it is enough loud. Display is not so hot on the colors but otherwise I'm really happy. I bought a fast card and he also reacts afloat. Everything great