XMMS? I just could never get the hang of it. Currently my favorite under Ubuntu is Banshee. On the N800 I have no clear favorite. I find that disabling Metalayer-crawler is no biggie in terms of functionality. Indexing doesn't automagically happen but the improved battery life is worth it.

I am jealous of the Miata though. I have 1.5 more kids to get through college first, then lookout!.