I think it is every bit worth $135. I spent $200 of mine when the first had the sale and I don't regret it at all. Anything that can hold 100's of cd's in a small package like the riot is worth $200. I like to feel of the riot as opposed to some of the other options out there. Granted it's no iPod, but the price of the iPod is insane! The riot suits my needs perfectly.