Maybe this would work?
it says it is durable
http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=814
I want to buy my husband a new MP3 player, but need some advice. He is an avid jogger, NOT into technology/gadgets and very rough on equipment (dirt, drops/thrown in gym bag). I bought him an iPod for Christmas and he HATED it--frustrated with click wheel, would freeze up on him and he couldn't get it to work. It's now "missing" and he NEEDS music to run. Ease of use (meaning easy to manipulate while jogging)and durability are priorities,as well as an FM tuner and probably would prefer something with AA/AAA batteries.
Any suggestions?

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