SYRYN Swimbuds Flip Bundle | 8 GB Waterproof Music Player Compatible with iTunes Files (No Apple Music)

Waterfi. I go swimming three times a week and had been using the WaterFi iPod until it was stolen and I needed a new one. Despite the fact that I was happy with the WaterFi, I decided to try the SYRYN because it was only a quarter of the price of the WaterFi. iPod. br>br>I'm very pleased with the product after two sessions; all four strokes, flip turns, and even starts are effortless. While the iPod is known for flipping around when moving quickly, the Syryn stayed put, thanks to the clip attachment's design. Although the Syryn is larger and doesn't appear to be as sleek, I noticed less drag when compared to the other models. the iPod (which, after a turn, is usually flipped around 90 degrees, causing it to drag). The most notable distinction between the two products is that the SYRYN appears to have been built from the ground up as a waterproof MP3 player, whereas the WaterFi iPod is an aftermarket retrofit. Retrofits, in my years as an engineer, have always had some design flaw. br>br>Place the buttons in a case. Each of the iPod's six buttons (play/pause, volume up/down, forward track, back track, and mode) and one switch (on/off/shuffle) exposes a different entry point for water. The Waterfi retrofit involves injecting silicon into the system to create waterproofing. This makes it difficult to press the buttons, and each press causes the silicone to move. After two years of use, I've noticed that when the center button is pressed, water drops come out of the iPod, leading me to believe that it has lost its waterproofing. br>br>On the other hand, Syryn has chosen to address waterproofing by limiting it to just three buttons (two of which have duplicate functionality depending on the length of press), all of which are protected by a single waterproof cover. Some people complained that shared-function buttons are inconvenient because they are not intuitive; however, it is smart engineering because it reduces water entry points. Furthermore, because the Syryn has only one cover, there is no risk of silicone degradation, and the buttons are easy to press. br>br>I'm guessing that, despite the fact that the Syryn warranty is only one year (vs. It will last longer than the iPod (2 hours for Waterfi). If it doesn't, I'll return to this comment and update it.

Bethany Maldonado

| Jan 14, 2021

At the very least, I swim 35 laps or more twice a week. I had a first-generation NuDolphin (purchased around 2005) that died on me a month and a half ago, so I'm familiar with waterproof mp3s and what to expect from them. br>br>Both SYRYN and Swimbuds have surpassed my expectations. The sound quality is as good as I could hope for for the price, and the instruction booklet was very clear, concise, and simple to follow. As far as music is concerned, I prefer to use Amazon Music. After ditching iTunes a few years ago (long story), every song I've ever purchased through Amazon was very easy to transfer over to my computer's Music folder (download the desktop Amazon Music app to make it even easier), and then it was just drag and drop into the SYRYN folder. br>br>The device is even lighter than my NuDolphin, and I like how the clip is wide and long, but still sits close to the device. It won't budge when I put it on my swim cap! The earbuds are fantastic. They keep the water out of my ears and the sound quality clear and true even during flip turns and depths of up to 10 feet (our pool's depth). br>br>As for the other reviews, I'm not sure why they had such a hard time understanding the functions, especially since they're spelled out so clearly in the booklet (as if a 5th grader would say "duh"). br>br>To shuffle songs, press and hold the forward and reverse buttons at the same time until the light indicator changes from red to purple/blue and then back to red. Repeat this process to turn off the shuffle. br>br>Volume: br>br> Hold the up/down button (co-ordinates) for a couple of seconds. The reverse and forward buttons are where you'll find them. Up and down, forward and backward. Up and down refer to the location of the audio jack) until the desired sound level is reached. br>br>Pause/Resume: br>br>Resume: br>br> Turn on/off: self explanatorybr>br>Turn on/off: self explanatorybr>br>Turn on/off: self explanatorybr Hold the play/pause button down until the indicator light turns green or red. br>br>Honestly, for simplicity, functionality, sound quality, craftsmanship, and so on, you can't beat this player. br>br>I'm glad I chose this player over the Diver or the more expensive options. Furthermore, the company that distributes this is a family-owned and operated business. family-owned and operated a company to run br>br>And no, I received no compensation for writing this review.

Lylah LORD

| Sep 27, 2021

LITERALLY, the damned thing crumbled. This casts doubt on the "waterproof" claim. The player's MAJOR failure is depicted in the first photo. The skin peels away from the body. Prior to that, the buttons didn't always do what I wanted them to. When you combine that with the fact that the button panel has fallen off and is now useless, it's almost worthless. br>br>The second photo shows a Speedo mp3 player from a long time ago. They no longer make it, but mine still works and is waterproof. It's also equipped with a display. It was less expensive than the Syryn, and it still functions. I paid $29 for it. In 2009, there were 99 people who died. It's almost ten years old and it still works. br>br>I'd love to get my money back, but I'm finding that more and more sellers aren't willing to stand behind their products and will send out defective, previously used, or broken items, as well as items with MISSING parts. br>br>I would never advise anyone to listen to this mp3. If you want to use it in the water, go ahead. This is a high-priced hunk of garbage.

Mckenna Carr

| Aug 02, 2021