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2.0 stars
"NOT a good player for the gym"
Pros: Sound quality, easy to use
Cons: No armband or belt clip, too easy to turn on and off.
Summary: When I saw the product review that said this was a "solid choice for the gym" I about died. The only reason I use an MP3 player is for the gym - I can't work out without my tunes, and I've had quite a few MP3 players. This players comes with no armband or belt clip. There's no way to really keep it with you unless you put it in your pocket. BIG DRAWBACK. Because of the design, the on/off/pause button is way too easy to press as you're fishing through your pocket trying to get a hold of the thing so you can adjust the volume or fast forward to a different song. I found absolutely no available jacket or case for this device except one that Sony makes that is like a hard shell but it had no armband or clip so I'm not sure what the purpose of buying it would be. I've looked and looked for a generic type of arm band or clip that the thing would fit into but have had no luck. For this reason, I regret buying this player. The other thing that bugs me is the cover for the USB plug looks like it would fall off without much effort so I'm sure it will only be a matter of time before mine is cap-less. I had a Sansa player before this which came with an armband and which I was able to buy a belt clip for and I loved it. Unfortunately, I lost it at the gym so I ran out and bought this one thinking it looked nice and small and the price was right, and it had potential if only there was some way I could attach it to my clothing so I could access the buttons easier. Not all my gym shorts even have pockets -- I'll have to carry it in around in my hand! If you're buying one for the gym, this is NOT the one to get.
Where to buy
Sony NWZ-B135F Walkman (2GB, black):
$38.99 - $55.99
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