Sony Headphone-Style Walkman MP3 Player (Pink)

 (11 customer reviews)

Background: I have been looking since what seems forever for the perfect headphone/mp3 solution for the gym. I exercise mostly at the gym for strength training (use my own music) and for cardio (I use guided interval training mp3 workouts). I use cardio coach ([...]) my absolutely favorite cardio option, and itrain ([...]) which is pretty neat too.
Traits I look for in the perfect mp3 player for the gym:
- Should be light, unobtrusive and rugged. I do not want to worry about scratching, dropping or damaging the player.The player should not get in the way when I workout.
- No headphone wires. Headphone wires get in the way and sometimes I have even yanked them accidentally out of the player while working out.
- Should be easy to navigate to and find what I want to play (exact Cardio Coach Volume, or playlist for my strength training)
- Decent sound quality

I dont mind not having a whole lot of storage-capacity because I am OK with transferring...Read more

I don't know why these are still for sale when so many of us have reported that they inexplicably die. Mine lasted 3 runs, but I mostly like them so was willing to purchase Sony 2 GB Digital Music Player (Black) to give them a second try.

I'm also trying these BOSS Electronics 2183 Sports Wireless MP3 Headset because I'm desperate to run and bike without earbud wires.

When I say I mostly liked them, they didn't really play nice with my Mac. The built-in software seems to be for Windows. But they're not hard to adapt. Also, the controls take time to master. There is a volume control toggle that you think is for skipping from track to track. And there is what seems to be a...Read more

I love this product I wish I would of bought it before it is perfect for working out..