Creative Technology Zen V Plus (2 GB) MP3 Player

This is a much better buy than the sketcy-at-best Zen. The sound quality is fantastic, it fits as much as you pay for, and it's nearly invincible. I've mowed lawns and jogged with mine since I got it, and through water, rain, sweat, heat, and all kinds of other things, it keeps going.
If you want a simple MP3 player that sounds great and costs way less than many alternatives, this is a great choice.
It also has RIDICULOUSLY long battery life.
I haven't used it much for videos.
The only con is the single button/ stick in the middle. It's easy enough to use, but it feels like a piece of sandpaper.