[XTrainer]

Can anyone help me out?

-I'd like to spend around $100.
-I want video as well.
-Don't care too much about memory. I've been using a 512MB thus far, so anything would be a pretty huge improvement.
-Fairly rugged hardware would be nice.

What should I get?

[chriskiss]

Originally Posted by XTrainer

Can anyone help me out?

-I'd like to spend around $100.
-I want video as well.
-Don't care too much about memory. I've been using a 512MB thus far, so anything would be a pretty huge improvement.
-Fairly rugged hardware would be nice.

What should I get?

You need to decide for yourself because there are a whole slew of features to decide on depending on what you need. Try Compare MP3 Players - abi>>compare, to search for a good player. I recommend: Samsung YP-P2. It's better than the ipod touch. It's $200 retail for 4gb but the screen and tactile interface are fantastic. Also, the firmware is constantly updated bringing the player new features regularly.

[stu3ufc]

creative zen have got some good ones out

ipod nano aint bad

get at least 8gb if u want videos

[Fanu]

just stay away from sony

their software is uber shit.

[son_goku]

Sansa E260...

[Fozzy]

i have a clix 2 8gb and it's great for video and music, and radio and you can record the radio as you listen to it... great if a song comes on u want to listen to later.

At the gym I use one of those small tiny 1gb ipod shuffle things. cause they're really durable, i've smacked the weights against it by accident and it's held up fine lol

~Foz

[Hydroburger]

Buy an iPod. Which ever version.

[XTrainer]

Thanks, that compare site should be very helpful.

[XTrainer]

Update

Thanks for the help so far.

Okay, I've narrowed it down to these three:

Ipod Nano (4 GB)
Amazon.com: Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3G): Computers & PC Hardware

Pros: iTunes, lots of 3rd part accessories, and it's an iPod, which is basically considered "The Standard."
Cons: Price, having to convert all the music I have now to some other format, no expansion slot

Zune (4 GB)
Amazon.com: Zune 4 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation): Electronics

Pros: Wireless capabilities, a little cheaper than iPod, nice screen.
Cons: I don't even know where to get music and movies (legally) for non-ipod devices, no expansion slot, still pretty pricey

SanDisk Sansa e260
Amazon.com: SanDisk Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot (Black): Electronics

Pros: Expansion slot (I already have loads of SD cards for my camera and phone), price, Radio
Cons: Not sure about quality/reputation, not sure if it would handle a full length movie, and again, I have no idea where I can legally get music and movies for non-iPod devices.

I sincerely appreciate your help guys.

[Happy Boy]

Is there no Creative Zen in the size range you are looking for? I have the 60GB Creative Zen media player and its the best piece of kit I own, amazing thing, so many user friendly features, not as aethestically pleasing at an ipod but so many more features and user friendly functions.