http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/12/10/freestyle-audio-soundwave-review-sink-or-swim/ My opinions about convergence, consumer technology, gadgets, Web, and more. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:18 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/12/10/freestyle-audio-soundwave-review-sink-or-swim/comment-page-1/#comment-469172 david Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:00:14 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1595#comment-469172 i had to replace 2 units already and the 3rd one is not working properly i had to replace 2 units already and the 3rd one is not working properly

]]> http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/12/10/freestyle-audio-soundwave-review-sink-or-swim/comment-page-1/#comment-415009 Lance Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:51:01 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1595#comment-415009 I agree with the reviewer. While the Freestyle Soundwave is waterproof, it is a pain to use for several reasons. First, navigating thought the control buttons could confuse a rocket scientist, especially when the screen is wet or when out in the sun. Second, and most importantly, the ear plugs on the headset are very uncomfortable. While the reviewer noticed the pain on his initial try, with repeated use, my ears got very sore to the point that I developed painful "swimmer's ear". I've tried a variety of waterproof mp3 players and for my money, as the reviewer mentions, the Swimman waterproof iPod Shuffle is the way to go. Tiny size, clips onto goggle strap or suit, great sound with superb comfort from their waterproof headset and is very rugged as it has lasted me over a year with a lot of abuse and keeps on ticking. Also, because of it's small size, you hardly know that you are wearing it doing laps, or other water sports. I agree with the reviewer. While the Freestyle Soundwave is waterproof, it is a pain to use for several reasons. First, navigating thought the control buttons could confuse a rocket scientist, especially when the screen is wet or when out in the sun. Second, and most importantly, the ear plugs on the headset are very uncomfortable. While the reviewer noticed the pain on his initial try, with repeated use, my ears got very sore to the point that I developed painful “swimmer’s ear”. I’ve tried a variety of waterproof mp3 players and for my money, as the reviewer mentions, the Swimman waterproof iPod Shuffle is the way to go. Tiny size, clips onto goggle strap or suit, great sound with superb comfort from their waterproof headset and is very rugged as it has lasted me over a year with a lot of abuse and keeps on ticking. Also, because of it’s small size, you hardly know that you are wearing it doing laps, or other water sports.

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