I have one- It's a regular, not a mini. I really like mine, but I'm not sure how much it costed since my dad got it as a gift, and then wrapped it up for me on christmas I'm not sure if they're compatible with windows- Do you have Itunes? that's how most people transfer the songs, there might be another way-- I also know that you have to either have a USB port or a place to plug in a fire-wire.
hope that helped!