another mp3 player suggestion thread

[cheapgoose]

Took a tumble on the slops yesterday, didn't even know my mini was gone until i got down the run. I guess I should've checked why the music stopped.

anyway, thinking about a new shuffle, 1 gig. this will strictly be for snowboarding.

can anyone else suggest a small mp3 player with a long battery life, very long.

thanks

 

[ShotgunSteven]

Go with the Nano 1 gig, or one of the larger ones. I couldn't stand having only 1 gig for my music.

 

[dartworth]

The shuffle has superior sound and is a just a great all around unit...go for it

 

[slackerinabox]

the shuffle is awesome for sporty activities.. Plus, it's less than $100 bucks - a no brainer, really

 

[Paulson]

Don't get a nano because if you're using it snowboarding you'll only end up breaking it.

I'm surprised the mini lasted you because of the rediculously lousy Microdrives they put in those things.

 

[Blain]

Suggestions for audio player
* Very good sound quality (with or without supplied earbuds)
* 1GBish storage
* Good FM tuner
* Uses a real battery (AA or AAA)
* Easy navigation
* No itunes
* $75-$125 range