Review on SYRYN Swimbuds Flip Bundle: 8 GB Waterproof Music Player, iTunes Compatible (No Apple Music) by Paul Powell

I swim 3 days a week and use a WaterFi iPod until it was stolen and needed a replacement. While I was happy with the Waterfi, I decided to try the SYRYN mainly because it was 1/4 the price of the WaterFi iPod. After 2 sessions I am very satisfied with the product. All 4 bars, flip turns and even starts are no problem. While the iPod is notorious for tipping over when moved quickly, the Syryn stayed in place, likely due to the clip's design. The Syryn is larger and doesn't look as sleek, but I've noticed less drag compared to an iPod (which usually tilts about 90 degrees after being rotated, so it's dragging). The most interesting difference between the two products is that the SYRYN appears to have been designed from the ground up as a waterproof MP3 player, while the WaterFi iPod is an aftermarket modification. Many years of experience as an engineer shows that there is always some design flaw when it comes to modernization. For example buttons. The iPod has 6 separate buttons (play/pause, volume up, volume down, track up, track down and mode) and 1 switch (on/off/shuffle), each opening a different water entry point. The modernization of Waterfi comes with the introduction of silicone, which creates an impregnation. This makes the buttons difficult to press and the silicone moves with each button press. What I have noticed after 2 years of use is that water droplets are coming out of the iPod when the center button is pressed, leading me to suspect that it has started to lose its water resistance. Conversely, Sirin decided to solve the problem of water resistance by limiting it. up to 3 buttons (three have a double function depending on how long they are pressed), closed by a watertight cover. Some people have complained that buttons with shared functionality are a problem because they aren't intuitive. It may not be intuitive, but it's a smart technique as it reduces water entry points. Because Syryn uses a single lid, the silicone won't break and the buttons are easy to press. My guess is that while the Syryn only has a 1 year warranty (versus 2 for Waterfi), it will last longer. than an iPod. If not, I'll come back and update this comment.