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Best MP3 for Workouts?

Aug 13, 2005 10:51PM PDT

Could I get some feedback on opinions as to what the best MP3 player is for wearing during workouts such as boxing on a heavy bag? I would need a good FM tuner on the player as well. Help is appreciated.

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Sandisk Sansa
Aug 14, 2005 12:23PM PDT

512/1Gb varieties, comes with fitted carrying case and armband, is accessible while the case is on, has an FM tuner, and a good-sized screen as well. it also has SD slots capable of accomodating 2Gb of extra SD flash memory. and since it's a flash player, it's completely skip free. I reviewed it in detail here:

http://www.epinions.com/content_186478988932

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Best MP3 Player For Gym/Track/Athletes
Sep 30, 2005 3:31AM PDT
http://www.xtatix.com/tienda/freefone.htm

My MP3 player is the Xtatix Freefone. I?m the first one of my friends to start using it, but it?s catching on fast. The Freefone is the same size as normal headphones and wraps around the back of my head. It has a 1GB MP3 player built into the earpiece and stores 300 songs, plays WMA and MP3 files and has an internal rechargeable battery. The battery life is about 10 hours per charge with loud volume.

The coolest thing about my Freefone is that it has absolutely no wires and has nothing to carry, strap around my arm, hang from my neck, etc? It?s definitely the only player I will ever use in the gym or on the track ever again.