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.

Features:


• 16.7 mm Thin with Premium Metal Case Design


• Plays MP3, WMA, ASF, and Standard Music CDs


• Skip-Free Playback up to 16 minutes


• Up to 23 Hours of Playtime


• Integrated digital FM Tuner with Presets


• 4 Line, Brightly Lit, Text Display on Remote Control


• Album and Artist Information Using ID3 Tags and CDText


• M3U Playlist Support


• Upgradeable With FREE Online Updates


• Rechargeable NiMH Batteries


• Built in Battery Charger

Packed with:


• SlimX 350 CD Player


• On-Wire Remote Control With Display


• Earphones


• 2 x NiMH Batteries


• AA Battery Pack


• AC Power Adapter
  
• Printed Manual


• 1 Year Warranty

Can be had for $109.99 at Computers 4 Sure