If battery life is the only thing that matters to you in a digital music player, we're happy to point out the NHC 34g Ecolong, a gruesome-looking little gadget remarkable only for the 85 hours of playing time it's supposed to be able to wring from a single AAA battery. The manufacturer says that in typical commuting use, you'd get a year from one six-pack of batteries.
The 1GB flash player includes an FM tuner and sells for the equivalent of $43 (white version) or $51 (slightly more hideous camo version).
Battery day: Cheapo MP3 player runs for a year on half a dozen AAAs[Digital World Tokyo]
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