Sony Smart B Trainer - Integrated earbuds/mp3 player

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surfisup1000

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#195976 14-May-2016 15:02

Believe me when I say this is an awesome deal...

http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/portable/mp3-players/ipod-dock/sony/smart-b-trainer-black-sku-300846/

I have the W273 and it's the best dedicated exercise mp3 player.

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#1552632 14-May-2016 15:40

I also have the W273. Absolutely hands down the best earphones I've ever used for exercise etc.

This one on JB looks interesting though. Built in GPS.

I like the waterproof of the W273 though which these on JB don't have.

The battery life on the W273 is also a little short when using Bluetooth. It's only caught me out a couple of times not a big deal unless you are doing marathons. I'm a half marathon type so no big deal.

If these ones at JB had better battery and waterproof I'd be all over them.

Still as you say though GREAT price!

kendo

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#1552657 14-May-2016 16:16

I read that it is waterproof

surfisup1000

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#1552658 14-May-2016 16:17

kendo: I read that it is waterproof

They are rated for swimming. I'd find that a bit weird.

PoHq

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#1552771 14-May-2016 20:08

https://youtu.be/xEowTmJ6ZEs

Great review of them here.

OP was right. Complete bargain! They retail at 300 USD according to the review.

tripp

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#1553875 17-May-2016 06:00

Picked some up over the weekend, they are OK, the sound etc is good but god that app is awful.

The wear of them is a little out for my ears as well which is a bit disappointing. I was planning on using them for running and swimming however they will end up just being my standard gym headphones.

I will keep using my "the dash" headphones for swimming for now.

PoHq

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#1553879 17-May-2016 06:32

Ordered some online. Just waiting for delivery. I'll post back with what I think when I have had time to test them out.

PoHq

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#1553923 17-May-2016 09:16

tripp:
Picked some up over the weekend, they are OK, the sound etc is good but god that app is awful.

Just wondering why is the app so bad?

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tripp

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#1553924 17-May-2016 09:18

PoHq:
tripp:

Picked some up over the weekend, they are OK, the sound etc is good but god that app is awful.

Just wondering why is the app so bad?

I am sure it would be fine for running etc but there is a button on the headphones that will kick things off and then the woman yells at you and does not shut up. Also when you stop it reads out all the stats and I have not found a way to stop it doing it, while this is happen the app just hangs with no way to back out of it unless you kill it.

PoHq

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#1553929 17-May-2016 09:23

I saw on the review the nagging voice of the "coach" and I thought well I'll be turning that off straight away!

russelo

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#1553963 17-May-2016 10:02

You guys got me interested.

How does it do the heart rate monitoring? Does it come with a chest strap?

PoHq

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#1553975 17-May-2016 10:10

Built into the earphones. Have a view of the video link I posted. It explains it a bit there. It's apparently quite a decent heart rate monitor.

PoHq

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#1555549 19-May-2016 12:55

Mine arrived yesterday.

Good stuff.

Great price. Great sound. Great fit. Waterproof. Great battery.

Bad stuff.

As someone else said. The app isn't great. You can't use Spotify or any other streaming service with the app. It only works with pre loaded music. So if you use Spotify you are simply buying a Bluetooth pair of earphones. You lose the ability to use the GPS and heart rate monitor. You can only use them for runnig. No other activity is supported.

I'll hang onto it and maybe give the app another go. Otherwise I will just use them as BT earphones. I wouldn't be happy if i'd paid $400 for them which they are on the Sony NZ site but for $179 I'm happy.

tripp

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#1555557 19-May-2016 13:05

PoHq: Mine arrived yesterday.

Good stuff.

Great price. Great sound. Great fit. Waterproof. Great battery.

Bad stuff.

As someone else said. The app isn't great. You can't use Spotify or any other streaming service with the app. It only works with pre loaded music. So if you use Spotify you are simply buying a Bluetooth pair of earphones. You lose the ability to use the GPS and heart rate monitor. You can only use them for runnig. No other activity is supported.

I'll hang onto it and maybe give the app another go. Otherwise I will just use them as BT earphones. I wouldn't be happy if i'd paid $400 for them which they are on the Sony NZ site but for $179 I'm happy.

Yes I feel the same way, I would not be happy at $400.

The fit for me is not that great however that is because of my ears more than anything :(

PoHq

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#1586369 5-Jul-2016 12:36

Selling my one of these if anybody wants it $125 opened. No box. Unused outside of house. Just has way to many features for me.

PM me if interested

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#1616269 23-Aug-2016 12:50

PoHq: Built into the earphones. Have a view of the video link I posted. It explains it a bit there. It's apparently quite a decent heart rate monitor.

would be interested to hear how HR monitor went for you - it does have some bad reviews onlin e.

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