I think this more and more every year. The amount of technologic obsolescenced is growing with each passing day - and some of it, for no good reason. Getting rid of analog jacks that go directly before analog devices (like headphones) is just stupid. Putting DACs and amplifier circuitry inside of cables and headphones for the purpose of listening to high quality audio is just stupid.

Dual Core Thinkpad from ebay delivered to local Argos for less than a ton. Pop Linux of your choice on it. Does 99% of what I need.

Confession: I still use my Blackberry Bold 9000 but I have to admit attempting to listen to music on the thing flattens the battery (always has done).