Instruction: Given the user's review, identify the user's sentiment from the listed options. Answer using one of the options.

Input:
this product was the first of its generation in 2000. it was exactly what i was looking for to make the transition from cds to mp3. i used it and loved it for a year, and then it just up and died. inconveniently after the warranty ran out. i'm going for an ipod.

Options:
A: very positive
B: positive
C: neutral
D: negative
E: very negative
Answer: C: neutral