Go Nuts With Nextar MA588

If you’re in the market for a basic, no-frills MP3 player, most people would consider the iPod Shuffle before looking at anywhere else. Others who prefer to take the road less traveled, however, might want to settle on something as quirky as the Nextar MA588. This MP3 player looks more like a peanut than anything else, but at least it is dirt cheap, making it the perfect impromptu last-minute gift. Available at Staples and Kmart, you can pick up 1GB and 2GB models for $20 and $30, respectively.