I know not everybody listens to music, podcasts, or anything else when they run, but I am one of the ones that does. Now, not every time mind you, but more times than not I am listening to something while I am on the run. I have not been bitten by the iPod craze and honestly don't understand the draw (sorry iPod lovers) because I just find my MP3 players so much easier to use all the way around..... and cheaper :) Many times I download my favorite podcast (Daily Audio Bible) while other times I listen to an Audio Book. When I am not listening to one of the above I just listen to the music I have already downloaded to my player.
When I run I usually use a small MP3 player that I attach to my arm. I have been very happy with it, but I do tend to go through headphones so often that I only buy the cheap ones that ship from Singapore (do they attach these packages to migrating whales? Why does it take so long for them to get here?). With the way the wire hangs and everything I have to do to keep it from pulling it is inevitable that the wires will eventually pull apart inside and I will be replacing the headphones once again.
Considering what I go through with my MP3 player and the constant pulling and fidgeting, I was really excited when I was contacted to review the Sony W Series Walkman® MP3 Player. Brand new and just released about a month ago it sounded like just what I needed.
Some of the benefits that the W Series, model NWZ-W252 offers are:
