Recommedations for a good mp3 player for the gym

[KhanAlf]

Starting to hit the weights again and those long runs just seem interminable, especially now that I am staring at the big 30 in a few months. I am looking for a small mp3 player that has the ability to swap content, maybe 45 minutes to an hours worth. It needs to be small so it doesn't really get in the way. Anyone have any personal experience or recommendations? Thanks in advance for your input

 

[nelamvr6]

Best MP3 player bar none is the iPod.

 

[mchammer187]

i would go with some of rio or nomad 128 MB should be more than enough for 45 mins

i love my ipod though if you it is probably the best mp3 player with all else factored in but since storage is not an issue with you the solid state based MP3 players can't be beat for what you need it for

 

[thorin]

Have you considered a MD device?

You should also check this thread on the same topic (Which mp3.....) and has ~50 posts.

Thorin

 

[SexyK]

Check out iRivier - http://www.iriver.com. I think thier series of flash portables is the best for the gym, bar none.

 

[Snipa]

this puppy right here: http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/iFP-390T.asp

 

[snidy1]

nomad

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: nelamvr6
Best MP3 player bar none is the iPod.

That would be a terrible player for a gym. It is way too big.

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: Snipa
this puppy right here: http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/iFP-390T.asp

that thing looks awesome!

The iFP-390T combines unique iRiver styling with an impressive list of advanced features: 256MB of internal memory, an integrated FM tuner, voice and FM recorder, sport arm band and neck strap, Sennheiser earphones and up to 24 hours of battery life on a single AA. Fill one up with your favorite music or use it as a portable drive to transfer files of any type. Plus, the real-time MP3 encoding feature allows you to connect the player to your home stereo or portable CD player to encode MP3 files directly to the iFP-390T without a PC.

 

[KhanAlf]

Thanks a lot for all the input everyone. After researching and a lot of reading and speaking with some friends, I think the one for me is the Rio Sport S35S. It's small, holds 4 hrs of music and it looks like it won't break when I drop it; pretty much what I need for the gym. Thanks again for all the advice =).