How durable is the Ipod classic's

If you jog or run, get an iPod Shuffle instead.

Ipod classics include hard drives, so are not suitable for running. Nanos (and shuffles) include flash memory which is alot more robust, but more expensive per gb.

Get a nano or shuffle for exercise definitely. If you werent going to use it for running though id recommend the classic, they are excellent value.

Its a good thing I found this pose, I was wondering this myself. The only other hard drive based mp3 player was the Creative Zen Touch. I loved that thing and it took one heck of a beating. I just ordered an Ipod Classic 80GB and was wondering which case to buy. I have a 8gb nano with a Griffin case and it fits snuggle, but I was wondering what other would suggest. Any ideas?

I'v used my iPod (5G... just upgraded to classic) for the past 4-5 yrs working out 5 to 6 times a week. I invested in an armband (with one of those rubber iPod cases) and I have never had to replace it. I have never had issues with the iPod malfunctioning while running or lifting weights. My battery finally died and rather than replacing it I decided to just invest in the latest model. I like the variety.

If you're looking at the Classic price range - the Touch has a SSD [impact resistant] for running.