I have a little Sansa Sandisk that I got at target for $40. I wanted something that could hold all the music I want and be sturdy for the bike and run. It has a 2gb memory and can do 40 preset radio stations. I was afraid to pay all that money for something that could get caught in the rain or broken some random way. I recommend getting a non ipod to use for working out. THhis is super simple and easy to use!