HELP Mp3 Jukebox!!!!

Hello, I am thinking of buying a Creative Labs Jukebox Zen NX, with a high capacity 30gb hard disk that can store upto 8,000 songs. This being only £194.99 is a really good bargin especially for a christmas present. Does anyone think that its worth buying b4 x-mas, or should i wait untill after x-mas to see if any are cheaper? (bearing in mind that an ipod that has the same capacity and lesser sound quality AND is £400!!)