Thanks for the replies. They make me feel better about having lost the Cowon. The music though is still intact in the backup, thank God for the small mercies.
My heart still beats for D2 - Its sound quality, touchscreen, expandable memory. I would probably still go for it. Asit had done a lot of research on the earphones and thats the thread i am going to read before i choose the earphone.
The toughest is going to be the 32 GB card. I scored the streets in Bombay and couldnt get it. Finally managed to buy it in Malaysia. Next trip out is not any sooner, so i have to wait it out.
Any other suggestions for the player. Zune and Sony seem like a good bet, bu the Cowon still seems ahead in size and SD card slot. Will appreciate any suggestions.