New mp3 player advice please

[volanis]

hi there
i have a question that may be obvious to all of but here goes. I just destroyed my 4th ipod as i work in construction and i'm always dropping them, getting them wet or they get covered in dust. so i'm done with ipod. i want something as cheap and as durable as possible between 4-8g. so my question, do all mp3 players have an fm transmitter option? i don't have an audio in or tape deck in my work van just a plain old radio. I used to just plug the ipod into the cigarette lighter through a transmitter. what are my options here and thanks in advance for any advice you may offer

 

[TheViper]

The following 3 MP3 players are pretty tough units, between 4 and 8 GB, low cost and have a built in FM tuner.

MEElectronics 1.5" Black 4GB MP3 / MP4 Player MiniMee II - $34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855627013

SanDisk Sansa Clip+ Black 8GB MP3 Player SDMX18R-008GK-A57 - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855125130

Creative ZEN Mozaic EZ300 1.8" Black 8GB MP3 / MP4 Player - $74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855102062

 

[volanis]

thanks for the reply viper but isn't an fm 'tuner' just a way for the mp3 player to connect to radio and not for the radio to pick up the mp3 player signal? forgive me if I'm wrong..

 

[TheViper]

Ah, I see what you mean now. Might be easier just to grab the MP3 player you like and get a standalone FM transmitter like the one below.

iRiver AFT 100 Mobile FM Transmitter
http://www.amazon.com/iriver-AFT-100-Mobile-Transmitter/dp/B00067LYFW/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0