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Review on Renewed Swimbuds Flip Headphones and SYRYN Waterproof MP3 Player with Shuffle Feature, 8 GB by Johnny Bloomer

Revainrating 3 out of 5

A cheap device that basically works

I had two of these MP3 players for swimming. They're cheap and work, but disappointing. The problems are twofold. There are only three control buttons that perform combined functions. Both devices often require multiple touches and/or touches to turn the device on or off. The same button controls whether the device is in shuffle or pause mode, and I never know what it will or is doing. The second problem is that when you load more than one CD or playlist, all tracks numbered "1" are played first, then all tracks numbered "2" etc. The same track is played 2 or 3 times in a row. The headphones fit perfectly and the sound is great, especially with all the ambient noise while swimming. Like I said, this player is cheap and some tunes during rounds are better than nothing.

Pros
  • Timeless design and functionality. Not everyone needs another complicated gizmo or tethered smartwatch. The SYRYN builds on the compact form and functionality of previous players without tying you to your smartphone like other compact devices of today.
Cons
  • Requires outlet