I'm an iPod owner, and have been pretty happy with my purchase, but the next music player I buy is definitely going to be something different. Now I'm not saying I'm going to buy this Mickey Mouse MP3 player for myself, although I'm a huge Mickey Mouse fan, but I'm really thinking about getting one for my niece.

I mean, how can you resist something like this? Just look at the shiny surface, and those the cute little ears that double as volume control buttons (here are more pictures of the player). The M Player by iRiver has been out in Korea for some time, but it has finally arrived in the states and is being sold through the Disney store online.

According to the site, the player supports MP3 and WMA, has 1GB of memory, uses a USB 2.0 for data transfer, and includes lanyard earphones so you can hang it around your neck. The player is a bit pricey at $70, but Mickey fans are a loyal bunch that will stop at nothing to get this music player for their collection. The Mickey Mouse MP3 player appears to be available in pink, silver, blue, black, and white.

Looks like I'm not the only one that likes it, the gals at Geeksugar also give it a thumbs up.