I had a blue one like this, and it lasted 2 1/2 years. This player is amazing! Radio, micro sd slot, buttons are good, software isn't buggy, good battery life, and it doesn't download album art! After my player broke, I ordered the "newer" version of this player, and it sucked. I had to exchange it, and the new one wouldn't work either! Also, the newer version likes to download album art without permission. Personally I don't care for the album art; it just takes up space. This has a mini slot for charger instead of a micro, but a small inconvenience for the quality you get in this. If you're trying to decide between the clip and the clip zip, go with the regular clip. 

Question: How was the quality?
Answer: I had a blue one like this , and