What to buy? Does the Zen Sleek Photo have line-

Hello,
I am looking for a MP3 Player and recorder that has the following:
. Quality line-in recording capabilities, preferably built in, but if not at least avaible through and attachment or something.
2. Quality voice recording capibilities to MP3 files.
3. Variable Sample Rate
4. Variable Bit Rate
5. A very good Signal to noise ratio.
6. At least 2 gig (perferably much more) of dri've space.
I am not so concerned about Radio capabilities.
I am not so concerned about size and weight.
I am mainly using the player/recorder to record classes that are hooked up to a stereo system (hence the
need for quality line-in recording) as well as classes that are not hooked up to a audio system, hence the need for quality microphone recording.
I want high quality recordings, but with some flexibilty regarding things like sample rate if file size becomes an issue.
I would like not to have to constantly upload my recordings to my PC, hence the need for substantial dri've space.
I am curious about the Creative Zen Sleek Photo (20 GB). It seemed to have a lot of what I was looking for. Is the bit rate adjustable and is there line-in recording for this model?
Please let me know what products are avaible that have what I am looking for.
Thank You, Ezra

Nope, I havent seen any complaints about the MicroPhoto's headphone jack, and I have had no problems with mine.
You should be fine with it. And keep your eyes open for the sales, I saw Best Buy selling the 8GB for $30.
Good luck.

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