inputs.text: good little boombox plays mp3 without ipod - money real happy boombox glad found hard find boombox plays mp3s thumb drive really not want buy one ipod likes able play mp3 files cd usb thumb drive folder structure create thumb drive stays intact keep mp3 files specific albums genre separate folders navigate folder fits mood ive seen mp3 players not radio reception decent better reception boomboxes tried memorex mp4047 sony zse5pk dislikes volume not loud would like sufficient lcd text bright easy read btw turns cdusb not radio radio tuned via analog dial top no big deal cd keeps spinning quite turn player careful removing cd playing otherwise risk scratching cd sum happy boombox 25 bucks give 5 stars would not pay 50 would recommend inexpensive stereo garage office kitchen etc