text: 1. mp3 players are a distraction, especially if the volume is turned up high.\n2. Not only are they a distraction from schoolwork and other tasks, but they can serve to disconnect people from their surroundings. Is it really a good thing if everyone's tuned in to their iPods and people aren't mingling/chatting/etc. in public places, but rather ignoring each other?\n3. Ear buds that are supplied with mp3 players cause more ear damage than cup headphones. Or at least they sure hurt your ears more.\n4. A problem with the iPod in particular is the non-replaceable battery. You have to replace the iPod for a fee, which costs alot, as opposed to charging a battery or replacing the battery. Although it lasts a while.\n5. They're too convenient and easy!\n6. mp3s sound alot worse than CD audio, at least at 128 kbps.\n7. Having difficulty coming up with any more...