Subject: SwimP3 I've had my SwimP3 for about a week now and have swam with it for about five hours. All I have to say is that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this thing. I cannot imagine going through IM training without it. I'm just one of those people who, unfortunately, needs tunes for high-volume training. And, let's face it, this self-proclaimed gadget girl loves toys.
The unit comes with adjustable Lane 4 goggles. I have a pair of Speedo goggles that would work as well. Sound quality, particularly once submerged in the water, is excellent. The user's manual suggests using the included ear plugs for noise reduction but I have not found it necessary, thus far. And none of my tracks have skipped yet. Additionally, keep in mind that this is a USB device. I'm not aware of any other models with Firewire. Standard battery life is four hours. I've used mine up to two hours with no difference in sound performance.
The only downside I can think of, aside from the price ($200 + free shipping at Swimoutlet ), is that the buttons on this "prototype" are a nightmare. Adjusting volume and skipping tracks during your workout is a huge pain, particularly with wet hands. However, I've had it long enough now that I have set the volume to my preference and just do continuous play of music instead of fastforwarding or repeating.
My swim workouts are flyin' by!
Oh yea, if you don't want to look like a Borg, this gadget is definitely *not* for you. Edited by adventuress 2005-01-16 11:12 AM
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