By Patty from Albany, NY on 11/28/2011

Worked great for the first year. I would use it 2 to 3 times a week, in that year I did take a few weeks off due to shoulder and back injury. But shortly after hitting that 1 year mark it started not holding a charge and now it wont charge at all. For the price I paid Im annoyed that it wouldn't last longer then that. The one I currently have sounds better and was a quarter of the price ( i did get it on sale) , Ive only had it for a few months but Ive already gotten my moneys worth from it.

By Leasa from Larkspur, Co on 9/27/2011

Okay, it's been almost a year using this product and I have to say, I still LOVE it!!!  I can't imagine not having it!!  That aside, the customer service staff, in particular Jason Hudson, are wonderful.  Not only can you chat live with them to problem solve, but they have no reservations when it comes to making the customer happy.  Thank you for that.  I would not hesitate to purchase any Finis products in the future.

By JoAnne from Pompey NY on 8/28/2011

I read reviews before I purchased my Finis MP3.

My first swim with my new MP3 was just incredible !!!!  I swam effortlessly for 1.5 miles. I loaded all types of my favorite tunes on the player - rock, classical, piano ,pop, etc. I had thought that swimming laps  to classical music would have been my preference. Not so - I really enjoyed my rock tunes on shuffle. The quality of the music was wonderful.  I LOVE MY SWIMPE3 and would highly recommended it!

Before I received my mp3 I read all the goods & bad reviews.  I then read the online User's Guide a head of time on how prepare my Itunes file conversion to MP3. Had my tunes all ready to go & once I got my MP3  - loaded the songs effortlessly.  I studies the User's Guide on how to use the on/off, forward/back/pause buttons before hitting the water so I would know how to us the little buttons and all went perfectly.

I suggest  you learn up front and you won't have any problems or frustrations

By Eugene N. from Carson City, NV on 8/26/2011

I loaded a small selection of songs onto the device, which was very easy, however, I quickly discovered that the sound was barely audible. The left side was extremely weak, whereas the right side was louder. But, even at the loudes volume, it was still pretty quite. Keep in mind this is outside of the pool. I can't even imagine what it would be like inside the pool with bubble noises. And, yes, I did try the different ear buds to see if that would help... NOPE! Needless to say, I returned them for a refund. I would re-order in hopes of getting a better unit, but, don't want to take the risk of getting another one that is the same.

By Lamber23 from Colorado on 6/5/2011

I have owned two swimp3 players. The sound quality is excellent, and the idea is brilliant. My problem with the product is it has not lasted long either of the times I've bought it. Usually what happens is the usb cap starts leaking water, which eventually erodes the the part you put into your computer. Once this happens, the computer won't read it so it's impossible to charge and therefore useless. If they lasted me longer than only a few months, I would gladly buy this product again.

By Will from Greenville, NC on 5/4/2011

I had the original model for three years.  Last year, I replaced it with the newer 1G version. I wrote a review a couple of months ago and gave the new model SwimMP3 only 2 stars.  This was because the battery wouldn't stayed charged and the buttons were extremely hard to work.  I did say that the music was great.  Well, unsoliciated, the makers of the SwimMP3 sent me another unit.  At least for the first two weeks this one is working great.  Battery has lasted two weeks without a cahrge, and the buttons are easier to use.  And as I said the music is great.