just get and indash mp3 player and convert your cd's to mp3
for each 13 cd's you have you can convert to one
kinda like having a cd changer but with out the trouble
as far as the ipod go s theres a whole site devoted to it
can't remember the addrress
i know you like the ipod
but there is just so much more to offer in the other mp3 players like creative nomad zen