[Skybird]

I am looking for an MP3 player. Any models you would recommend?

Criterions for me are:

- 8 GB
- good sound quality, I also want to be able to influence it (equalizer)
- good to handle, good search function (8GB=120+ hours of music...), readable display
- good battery endurance (10 hours minimum)
- easily available in Germany (Amazon, Saturn, or whereever)
- solid construction, not too easy to break(device hull, wires, sun, sealed against moisture, low temperature)
- does not break down after just one or two years
- solid access via USB to PC, transfering music from CD to PC and plaser should not raise any problems. Exclusive source of music to be transferred, will be CDs. I know how to turn them into MP3 tracks, if there is no software included. Easier solution is welcomed.

Desirable, but not indispensable:
- radio
- SD card slot to change or increase memory

What is not needed:
- a video player, there will be no videos watched with this, so the display should deliver good text and information, but not pictures
- telephone, internet, etc - it should not be a smartphone
- games, any other gimmicks and extras

The devicece will serve as a library for jazz, some classic, pop&rock.

I know nothing about MP3 players and find it difficult to limit the choices to a smaller number of candidates. Google did not help me much, only told me how many models there are - discouraging many.