I know how you feel man. I've already replaced the battery AND hard drive on my H340. Nowadays I use it primarily just as a travel portable hard drive.
I wanted something that I can drag and drop files into and not HAVE to use software. That's my biggest gripe about the iPods and Zunes. Also, most if not all of the music stores are going to non DRM purchases nowadays. I've bought from the Amazon store and their prices and quality is great.
I've just recently purchased a couple Sony A816 Walkmans for my wife and I. Check out the review on pocketables.net
Review: Sony A810 Walkman