I am now in my eighth Pool mp3 player. Swimming every day, I must admit that this is somewhat biased. However, none of the models used so far not proved resistant beyond 6 months: I had it (the fourth brand Finis) Noel (December 2013); we are in May 2014, and the buttons are already starting to not respond properly: pause / play snap together, which gives a result ... interesting! :) (Basically a note on both); Furthermore, the sound very well pass in the left ear, a recurring problem on most players bought after several months of fairly regular use. I therefore think it is better to turn to less expensive models, even changing every six months ... we have the pleasure then to vary the color or pattern! If someone also swimming regularly can advise me here a perfectly viable player on more than one year (maximum achieved with one such device), I am interested! I'm not looking for a product to obtain a perfected musical: this is not the pool that can really play the music lover. However, proper and strong unit would be perfect ...