it may be worth thinking about the newer 2, or 2+ version, or version 3
http://www.ebuyer.com/342378-sumvisi...-cyclonemicro3
plays mkv as well. I've got the Ion Vortexplus which is more or les the same as the Cyclone2
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...rlrefer=search
and is great at playing xvid, divx etc off usb stick or sdhc card