Rugged MP3

hello_yoshi

Can anybody recommend a really rugged MP3 suitable for the hills and mud and rain and snow and grit and sh*t!

Ideally it should combine these characteristics...

Run on AA or AAA batteries (so I dont have to worry about a charger when Iam travelling around)
Be flash instead of HD (for increased durability)
At least 1gb (because I am lazy to hook it up to the computer every time I want to add a few more songs)
Tough as carbide coated nails (so that it lasts a little longer than two and a half bike rides)

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions..

PS if anyone want s recommendation for earphone then go for the Sennheiser PMX70, they are top banana!

WillGTJumper

I remember maybe a year ago reading something about Oakley sunglasses or googles with an MP3 built in them, try looking on google.

Torres

I had one of these a while back, used it for cross country running and found it to be just the job. 1 gig should do you well, its got an expansion slot if you need more room. Looks sort of stylish and runs of 1 AAA battery that lasts around 8 hours ish.
Toguh as you like, and even if you bust it, it wont break the bank to replace it.
Clicky
Can't really help you with ear phones but something in a similar style to these would be good. Shop around and you'll probably get a beter deal on the 'phones.
I hate to sound preachy but if you're going to be on roads a bit , i wouldn't really recomend music

deanvw

there is one in argos a waterproof one i got one!

toasty

I use a Creative Zen Nano Plus thing, comes on a handy neck strap or I just dump it in my bag, set it going and forget about it. Uses 1 AAA battery and lasts for a looong time, had it a year or so now, used a few times a week. Bought it for the gym originally because of its mini size.

I did actually have one of the cheaper Alba types before and it broken when I fell in a river :oops: The battery life on the cheaper models is much worse, also try and stick to Alkaline batteries (or find rechargables).

Dan67

there was a mp3 player which was indestrucable to a point called the mono something but i cant remember its full name. you might have to look second hand though because these things arent made any more