I have an RCA Lyra mp3. Ive had it for years. It's held up real well for me. I use it all the time when I ride. It really doesnt have alot of memory. Basically can hold 150 songs or 1 dead concert

but I can bet more memory.
I like the mp3 format. My sons have ipods but im not too convinced they hold up well in the cold. tge mp4 format is exclusive i believe to ipods. Quality is the same.
Get one. If u dont like it you only spent so much anyway. But my guess is you would find it to be just fine for what u want