A Cool, Cheap, and Practical MP3 Player That Does the Job

Normally on any given day I am brand specific when it comes to Apple products. But a trip to the gym over a year ago made me reconsider my options for music replay. I walked away from my iPod in the LA Fitness shower and I never saw it again. It was a gift that was over 5 years old, but still, it was MY iPod. And don't like having to replace a thing. I think it should last forever.

Before I went price checking on a new player I had to really think about what was necessary for me. I absolutely have to have music so no player was not an option. And I refuse to play more than $50 bucks for something that could possibly wind up missing just like my iPod. So I decided to choose the Eclipse MP3 Player by JLabAudio.com. It cost me $14.99 at Walmart. For the most part it is straight forward to operate. 

What I like about this Eclipse MP3 Player

• I can add MP3 files from a Mac or PC
• The controls are very simple. Not too much learning.
• It will recharge with its own USB cable. 
• There is a preinstalled clip on the back that allows for me to easily attach it to my workout clothes.
• The size, it is very small and portable. It almost looks like those tiny iPods.
• And I love, love, love the 2 Preloaded Workout mixes from RockMyRun. I was ready to hit the gym right out the box. 

What I DONT like about this MP3 Player but I'm cool about it

• The volume buttons are not normal. They don't operate like normal volume buttons.
• The screen display is very small and it gets hard to see the icons.
• In order for the player to go to the next track, you have to press foward twice.
• I get this format error when I press the back buttons.

But with all being said, I enjoy this lil player. I don't have to have all the updated techo toys to workout. I just need a good ole music player that plays me some good ole music.

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