Comments on: Freestyle Audio SoundWave Waterproof MP3 Player Review

By: reliability guy

reliability guy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:52:51 +0000

After 30 minutes of swimming test in the pool it became dead! Poor design! I can not believe some one can call device water proof with mini-jack socket for headphones! Not reliable at all!

By: Katerina

Katerina — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:30:49 +0000

I don’t know how long everyone else has owned this device, but I have just passed the one year mark – get ready for trouble. Even though the battery is fully charged once you select a song, the time changes from 3:54 to 0:00 and that will happen across the board – Format Error – my a$$. It worked well for the first 6-8 months now it is just a problem. By the way, the website is non-existant just in case you wanted to call and complain.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:30:55 +0000

I have to agree with the above comments. I’m most disappointed in the quality of the headphones. My player is not even a year old and they no longer work. The earbuds are quite painful, as well. Buttons are difficult to press, but this also keeps me from pressing buttons accidentally. I am impressed with it being waterproof without a case. I was initially satisfied with the product, but since changed my mind as my unit is not functional without headphones. I can’t get a response from the company about replacing them. I’ve researched other headphones and they range up to $60 each!!!

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:22:38 +0000

I hated your review. It’s a freaking waterproof device. TALK about how it held up in the water. Did you even use it in the water? I have the swimman version of the shuffle. Its buttons are also difficult to press, probably because of what it takes to keep the water out of the device. Your review was not AT ALL helpful. Thank you for wasting my time. FAIL!!!!!!

By: Ross Houser

Ross Houser — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:08:21 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more on your findings about the Freestyle Mp3 player…it just really is an inferior product…I do give them credit for having an Mp3 player that does not require a case though!
Another note…if your looking for a product that has proven to be reliable and millions have purchased them around the world…then you could go with the Swimman, I personally have one myself and they have managed to waterproof the Ipod Shuffle. The Swimman is waterproofed from inside so like the Freestyle there is no case.

By: Claire Strodtbeck

Claire Strodtbeck — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:09:11 +0000

@Dan – good call on the Swimman! I read about those awhile back – that’s probably your best bet out of anything, because you can use it with pretty much anything. I love how lightweight the second-gen shuffle is (although I do wish it had a display). If that company waterproofed the Sansa Clip, that’d be perfect.

By: Andy Chen

Andy Chen — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:37:44 +0000

Goes to show how a good user interface can make or break something! Well done Claire.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:14:02 +0000

Claire’s review is so right! I tried the Freestyle Waterproof MP3 Player and found it to be a real pain. First, the controls are hard to use and navigate and the LCD screen is all but impossible to use in the sun. I got it so that I could listen to music while I swim, so easy viewing and button control is important. I also have to mention that the earbuds are very uncomfortable (actually painful) and the sound quality is so not there. I sent it back a while back and picked up a Swimman Waterproof iPod Shuffle and Headset ( see it at http://www.swimman.com ) . It is the bomb! Works great, just like a Shuffle, but is totally waterproof! Headset sound is great and earbuds are really, really comfortable. U got to try it!