ZRocker,
I picked up a Nex II about 2 weeks ago and have been very happy with it. This is my first player, so I really have nothing to compare it to (so take what I say with a grain of salt). I too required a CF player and the list was pretty short to choose from. I remember considering the Diva for a while, but it seemed to be out of stock.
Pros
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- Great price
- Supports Type I and II CF cards
- Supports MP3 and WMA
- Long playing time on 2 AA batteries (I still haven't had to change mine yet; I've heard to expect about 15 hours max)
- Fairly active Yahoo group
- Shows up as a removable drive in MJ
Cons
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- Included headphones did not fit my head well; plan to buy a new set (I've just ordered some Koss Sporta Pros)
- It's not the "prettiest" player
- It's not the smallest player. Right on the borderline for active use (i.e. jogging)
Overall I give the Nex II high marks. For $88, I couldn't ask for anything more.
Hope this helps...
Chris