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Sony has some wireless headphones that contain an MP3 player, but if you want to keep your existing headphones or have a screen that probably isn’t a good solution!
Just use your phone. If the temptations of checking your phone are that high that it’s affecting your life than I’m willing to wager their are other issues, too
Setting that aside, I also don't like the large size of smart phones, the relatively short battery life, and the poor durability.
Sansa Clip with Rockbox firmware[1]. [1] https://www.rockbox.org/
Was unaware of the Rockbox firmware, looks interesting.
A cheap phone without a sim would be way more capable alternative though
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Nicely spotted (re: Apple battery service)! I saw the iFixit rating of "very difficult" and its need for specialized tools I don't have (at https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+Nano+5th+Generation+Batter... ) and say "nope!"
The small places that repair phones and laptop computers should have those tools, plus someone who knows how to use them, and should be able to replace the battery on an iPod. I've used one to have the battery on an Android phone replaced.
You can easy convince them to look on iFixit and do it, because we (customers) just doesn't have working experience on repairs and right instruments.
MY recommendation would be a modified iPod 5th or 7th gen Classic if you don't mind the larger size. These iPods can be upgraded with larger batteries and flash storage instead of a hard drive making them long lasting and robust. You can do the modification yourself on iPod with a broken hard drive or buy one on eBay already modified. (Tip: The 5th gens are easier to modify than the 7th gens since they come apart a l…
Alas, I'm in Sweden so eBay + shipping + customs adds a chunk, but maybe I can find someone here who does that.
Sansa Clip with Rockbox firmware[1]. [1] https://www.rockbox.org/
What's the advantage of Rockbox firmware over what it comes with?