i recommend a flash mp3, theres less chance that any damage will come to it from the gym as they are built quite solidly. the iriver's have good sound quality and are built like a brick. creative are also good, but im not sure if they could handle a gym workout.
Hi, I am a regular gym user and require an MP3 that is user friendly with this activity in mind both from an headphone point of view and player itself?

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