Cheap MP3 player for Rowing Machine

I'm looking for a cheap MP3 player that I can use while on the ergonometer (i.e one that I can wear around my neck). About two years ago I bought one from LondonTech and it became unplayable after a month (the headphone socket became damaged) and I don't want to go down that route again. The criteria are:

  • 1 GB or better capaicty
  • Under $100
  • Must be able to hang it from my neck
  • PC compatible (I don't have a Mac nor do I intend to)
  • Shock protection
  • Reasonable product life span (esp in terms of the socket)
10 Comments
 

what always worked for me is an extension cord for the headphone so u can just put ur ipod on teh floor and swing cord over ur back.

 

I didn't row in college and I don't have an IPod. I've tried using an extension cord for my CD Player but whatever I do it just gets tangled up when I'm rowing hence my need for something I can wear around my neck.

 

MobiBlu 1500i 1GB.

Target sells it for $55..

cheaper than shuffle, and you get screen..

I got it for 100 about a year an a half ago, still works great..

 

you didnt row in college and you're gonna start doing the erg? wow thats admirable, i rowed in college and everytime i see the erg, i get bad memories

either way, my vote is for the ipod shuffle

 

Get a shuffle. No moving parts means you can beat it around pretty hard and it won't break.

I've been using mine almost every day at the gym for a year and a half and have had no problems.

 

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