A lot of the previous reviews have stated that the volume for the unit doesn't go high enough- this is not correct- the volume is sufficiently loud even at a medium setting. The people who wrote those reviews likely had their headphones plugged into the "line in" jack rather than the headphone jack (I encountered this the first time I used it, but then realized my error).If you're looking for a general-use player, then this is your best bet... if you're looking to run or exercise with it, you may be better off shelling out the extra bucks to get a "sportier" player with a strap and more anti-skip protection.All in all, an incredible value for only $40, in my opinion