Portable CD Player Recommendations
 

My current cd player a Sony Blue Psyc walkman has recently decided that it would no longer like to be a functional cd player, and I have decided I'd like to find a better player. I usually go to sleep with my walkman, so the battery door has broken, and does not completely close, also the AC adapter no longer works. I figure since I am buying a new player, I might as well go for MP3 and CD compatibility.

Here's my criteria:

-Sturdy cd player that can take some abuse
-Takes 2(or less) AA batteries
-MP3 Compatibility
-Upgradable firmware
-Pause button (my current player doesn't have one)
-Decent price

Thanks for the help! :)

I really like my Rio Volt Cd/Mp3 player.

I would go with the Iriver series, either the iMP-350 SlimX or the iMP-400 SlimX. I own an iMP-350 SlimX and love it.

<img src="http://www.iriveramerica.com/images/prod/SlimX350_3.jpg">

<ul><b>Features:</b><br>
<li>16.7 mm Thin with Premium Metal Case Design</li>
<li>Plays MP3, WMA, ASF, and Standard Music CDs</li>
<li>Skip-Free Playback up to 16 minutes</li>
<li>Up to 23 Hours of Playtime</li>
<li>Integrated digital FM Tuner with Presets</li>
<li>4 Line, Brightly Lit, Text Display on Remote Control</li>
<li>Album and Artist Information Using ID3 Tags and CDText</li>
<li>M3U Playlist Support</li>
<li>Upgradeable With FREE Online Updates</li>
<li>Rechargeable NiMH Batteries</li>
<li>Built in Battery Charger</li>
</ul>
<ul><b>Packed with:</b><br>
<li>SlimX 350 CD Player</li>
<li>On-Wire Remote Control With Display</li>
<li>Earphones</li>
<li>2 x NiMH Batteries</li>
<li>AA Battery Pack</li>
<li>AC Power Adapter
<li>Printed Manual</li>
<li>1 Year Warranty</li>
</ul>

Can be had for $109.99 at <a href="http://www.computers4sure.com/product.asp?productid=1066449&affid=874&adid=874">Computers 4 Sure</a>