I looking to purchase an MP3 player to use while swimming and would appreciate product feedback from the group. I swim in a 25 yrd indoor pool and I am concerned that the earphones on the various styles will not stay in when I do flip turns. I also swim alot of IM and want to make sure I won't have problems with the earphones when I do fly, back, and ***. From a previous post alot of people like the swimman IPOD which sells for around $250. Also in the same thread some people like the Finis SwiMP3 ($140) but I am concerned the Finis unit won't work for me when I swim an IM set due to the bone conduction design of sound transmission. Any comments on this opionion ? And in particular does the swimman IPOD earphones work well when doing flip turns and swimming IM?
There are 3 other products that I have seen on the web that I think might work for me and would appreciate any experience any one has had with them. They are: 1. Freestyle Audio Soundwave 2 GB MP3 player ($90).
2. NU Technology 1 GB waterproof MP3 Player ($90) 3. Speedo Aquabeat MP3 1GB player ($140).
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I think the SwiMP3 v.2 is the best option out there. I use it every day now, and I do IM sets all the time to mix it up. The new version is not bulky and just slips onto my goggle straps so nothing sticks in my ears (or falls out!). And the sound clarity is certainly the best. I would fear taking my iphone in the pool.
I have been searching the SwiMP3 online now for a few people on my holiday list, and I know you can find it for pretty cheap. Overall I give it 5 out of 5 stars. It has certainly increased how long and how many times I workout.
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I think the SwiMP3 v.2 is the best option out there. I use it every day now, and I do IM sets all the time to mix it up. The new version is not bulky and just slips onto my goggle straps so nothing sticks in my ears (or falls out!). And the sound clarity is certainly the best. I would fear taking my iphone in the pool.
I have been searching the SwiMP3 online now for a few people on my holiday list, and I know you can find it for pretty cheap. Overall I give it 5 out of 5 stars. It has certainly increased how long and how many times I workout.
