I haven't heard anything about this but on another site there was a big debate on CD players and how they are obsolete etc. I find them very useful with kids. The library is a very cheap for of entertainment and entertainment supplies for kids and low and behold you can take out CD's. My kids love listening to books on the CD player for long drives or even for older kids comedy acts are a big hit. I know I can down load onto a USB but I don't want to pay more or do any extra chores in a day so the CD player is still important to me.