Mp3 player recommendation

[bononos]

I need a new mp3 player while jogging/gym so flash memory only and it needs to be small/light enough to clip or carried in the pocket. I'll need it to be a decent voice recorder as well. Capacity is not a big issue as I don't need it to hold much so 1-4G is plenty esp compared to old muvos.

I've gone thru old threads and saw links to the Ipod nano/shuffle but I just don't want the hassle of proprietary sw/formats/accessories. Does Samsung/LG have anything comparable that is worth a look at? How does the Sony NWZ compare?

 

[PuppettMaster001]

Have you taken a look at the Sandisk Clip?

 

[boomhower]

Have you taken a look at the Sandisk Clip?

I had one of those before jumping on the Apple bandwagon. They are really good, light weight and work well. Cheap too.

 

[bononos]

Have you taken a look at the Sandisk Clip?

Yes I did because it was on the featured products list. I was asking around for other brands because of the number 1 star reviews it received- mostly about durability I think.

 

[Selenium_Glow]

I've been using a Sony NWZ 2 GB for the past 2 years and it is an awesome MP3 player. It is still working great and the only damage so far are some scratches on the screen and some fading of the text printed on it. This has survived some good rough handling nicely and even survived full sessions in a washing machine twice. Compared to that my previous Apple Nano died in 1 year 2 months... yes, I handle my stuff rashly.

 

[Druidx]

Another vote for a sansa clip

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Yes I did because it was on the featured products list. I was asking around for other brands because of the number 1 star reviews it received- mostly about durability I think.

Buy a refurbished one from newegg. They usually last about a year for me. Like $25 for a 4GB. My wife and I use the piss out of em too. Running, yard work, riding around on the mower.