What MP3 Player/Cheap iPod Brand Would You Recommend?

Hi there, I'm Jenny! :]

So this is my last year of elementary school in Canada for me (grade 7), and I was considering finally getting a music player such as a mp3 player or one of the cheaper brands of iPods.

This is going to be my very first music player that I'll actually have, so I'm quite new to which brands I should choose.

Over the years I've realised I can concentrate on my homework better while listening to music - yes, real music, not plain music that won't distract you. I didn't want to spend money for a music player, since I simply downloaded songs from YouTube videos with a file converter, then playing them on Windows Media Player like a "computer" mp3 player while doing homework.

Unlike most people, I'm not interested in getting the most expensivest & convinient player possible, like the iPod touch, or the iPhone. >_<

Personally, I'm just fine with a mp3 player that has relatively good storage, or an iPod shuffle.

So, now that I've finally gotten to my point, I'd like to ask if there are any specific mp3 player brands that you'd recommend, or if I should get an iPod shuffle (any cheaper iPod brands are fine, too).

Links to pictures of it / official websites selling the brand (Rogers, Wal-Mart, Future Shop) / more detailed info on the certain brand

would be GREATLY appreciated. :]]

Please don't call me a spoiled brat... this is my second electronic device. (My first was a cheap cellphone so my mom could check up on me. :P)