Sony Walkman Giveaway & Review!

April 5, 2011 | Filed in: Uncategorized

So I was so lucky to receive a Sony “W”, which is their newest technology in the walkman aspect of things. Remember those? Well now they are so advanced that they take away the cords and put everything in a tiny chip in your ear. It’s so simple to use and I use it when running and working out at the gym. I love it at the gym because cords don’t get caught on weights and nothing has to be strapped onto my arm or anything. It’s practically weightless that I forget it’s there. I also make sure to keep the volume relitivly low when I’m running outside for safety reasons.

I seriously never realized how annoying cords were until I went cordless! One of the most surprising things was the fact that it holds so much music and that it stays put. I have worn it quite a few times in the rain, including the Monsoonal LA Marathon this year and it stays in, and keeps playing the jams. I was worried it might short circuit, but since it’s relatively waterproof (I don’t know about swimming) it was totally fine! I never realized how much I pull my own ear buds out until I didn’t even have that option without cords. I am a skeptic when it comes to these things, but the wires curve well over your ears and they have no problem staying in. The headsets also come with three different sized interchangeable ‘earbuds’ that can fit different sized ear canals.

Another great thing about them is the fact that they are pretty easy to use. I have never had a problem updating music on my Mac, which I was most worried about since it wasn’t an apple product. I just plug it in and it is simple to drop music onto the player folder. You can see how much space you have left and all the songs on the player as well. There is a small light that lets you know when it’s fully charged and it’s easy to plug into any computer to charge. The only thing I wish it has was a wall charger since I’m not always around a computer. It took me a while to learn was how to turn it off. The first few times I used it, I had to let it play until it died because I’m an idiot and couldn’t figure out how to turn it off. All you have to do is put the little magnetic pieces together like shown above and it will turn off.

So once I figured that out it was really easy to use and I could keep it charged much longer. I do like the wide variety of how loud and soft the music goes and I feel like it gets pretty loud which is awesome for the gym. I also like how I can listen to just one ear if I’m running in a busy location and I know it also has a “zappin” feature, which changes the song about every 15 seconds so you just get little snippets of each song, but I don’t really like that feature because I like listening to whole songs, but I could see it as being entertaining if you only wanted a few songs.

The thing that really is awesome about the Sony W is the fact that it’s only $59.95. To me, that is a more reasonable price for this product. I really think that it’s a cool product and I’m happy to say that I have shed my iPod for the W! I just love the convenience, and the simplicity of it and how it doesn’t have cords and how portable it is. I also like the price because if it did break, I wouldn’t be heartbroken over $59 bucks. It’s also waterproof and I use it all the time now. I don’t even use my iPod for working out, I leave it docked in the bathroom for morning getting ready jams! If you would have told me that I love this little guy as much as I do, I wouldn’t have believed it but I am seriously glad I checked this out and if you are in the market for something new, I would totally put it on your list! You can find out more here!

BUT you could also WIN one of two right here! You can enter just by leaving a comment with your favorite song. If you tweet the contest, you can get another entry, but only if you include “@chicrunner” and the web address to this giveaway. Then I can count that entry. So you have two ways to enter! Comment and tweeting! I’ll pick the winner next Monday.

Big thanks to Sony to sending me two more to giveaway and my own W to review, because without it I would still be stuck in my cords!

Good luck!

xoxo

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Oh I want one!! Obviously, my favorite song is “It’s a Party in the USA.’ Why wouldn’t it be?

Britney Spears is pretty much KILLING it right now with her new CD. Such great music to run to!!!

Favorite song? “Wild Thing.” Old school.

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This week…Kaskade’s Fire in Your New Shoes

Lately, it’s been anything by Ke$ha – her music just pumps me up!!

Favorite song (for running) …. Bad (Live) by U2. Makes it onto every playlist.

Right now I’m in love with all of Adele’s new cd but my favorite song is One and Only!

My newest favorite running song is Glee’s “Hell to the No!”

Right now that gives me a spurt is Wonderman from Tinie Tempah feat. Ellie Goulding!

I am dying to win this! OK, not really dying… but I want it!

My favorite song to run to is ‘Steady as She Goes’… it’s just perfect for me.

Right now it’s S&M by Rihanna.

Right now my favorite song is ‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele !

Pump it by the Black Eyed Peas has been on almost every mix I make

I’m a new reader and your review totally sold me on this product! Currently I’m listening to lots of Girl Talk, fast paced poppy mashups make long runs go by much faster. Thanks for the review and new music recommendations!

lately “I do” by Colbie Callait is stuck in my head. I’ve been married for nearly a decade but I can relate. Given your recent engagement I bet that’s how you feel.

Every mix I make has Ke$ha in it! We R Who We R is my fav! Gets me pumped, so I put it in the middle of my playlist!!

My fab song to run to is I’m the best – nicki minaj

Thanks for the review and the opportunity to win! I’m really bad at naming my favorite things. I had to go look at my running playlist to pick a song. I guess my favorite running song right now would be Dynamite by Taio Cruz.

For running I love Bonzo Goes to Bitburg by the Ramones.

Great giveaway! I recently started running with an iPod shuffle for the convenience, but this looks even easier to use!

My favorite song is “Mandy” by Ratatat

*fingers crossed* :)

Right now fave running songs are Ke$ha.

one of mine is “Static Age” By Green Day of their 21st Century Album, great song!!!

My fave right now is Bad Romance by Lady Gaga!! so good!!

My favorite song right for running right now is (so hard, so hard) Lose yourself by Eminem.

Right now one of my favorite songs to run to is Dance Dance by FallOut Boy!

My fave running song is “Nothin’ Better To Do” by LeAnn Rimes.

My favorite on current playlist is Waiting For the End – Linkin Park.

Southern Cross by CSN.

I just added Give Me Everything by Ne-yo, Afrojack, and Nayer.
Love it!

Shake Me Like a Monkey- Dave Matthews Band

My favorite song for running is “My Body” by Young the Giant.

my fav song is ‘Pass Out’ by Tinie Tempeh!

Lately, it’s just about anything by Kanye West

Oh My God by Ida Maria

right now my favorite running song is “crazy” by Seal

Hands down Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run”

Spice girls wannabe!

Miracles by Newsboys!

I loaded my mp3 player with Irish music for a 5k on St Paddy’s day and since then my favorite is Pair of Brown Eyes by the Pogues. I have sony earbuds that look like the ones on the W and they are the best ever. Fits perfectly into my ear.

What an awesome contraption, I use my ipod, but you are definitely right about the cords, they get in they way. Right now my favorite song is Far East Movement “If I Was You”

The Time (Dirty Bit) by the Black Eyed Peas motivates me all the TIME!

My Favorite power song is METALLICA – BATTERY

what an intersting little device! my all time favorite song is ‘Soulshine’ by the Alman Bros.

“Think About It” by Stevie Nicks. Crossing my fingers!

My favorite song changes weekly, but currently on repeat this week is Love You by Jack Ingram!

Right now my favorite song is that country song, “wildflower” by the jane deer girls. It’s so fun & happy! :)

Today I was rockin to Miss Britney’s “Till the World Ends” on my run. :D

My favorite song (to run to, at least) is “Someday” by Flipsyde. It always gets me moving!

Right now I love the song “Porn star dancing”, by My Darkest Days. Great beat for running!! Very sexy sound.

Lately, the song on repeat on my running playlist is Haight Street from Anberlin. (Oh, and I love the product review!)

Favorite song of all time– Right on Time by OAR.

Is it strange that I like to listen to podcasts while I run? Sometimes I like to zone out, and I love my country music for that.

N*E*R*D – Hypnotize U

My Favorite right now – “E.T.” by Katy Perry!

hmm – at the moment I’m liking Supersonic by Oasis.

I like Adelle’s Make You Feel My Love and Rihanna Whos that Chick to run to.

My favorite artist is Beyone. My favorite song is Ego. My favorite running song is Freakum Dress. An old song but soooo motivating!!!!!

That should have been Beyonce…. LOL!

New fav workout song: Adele’s Rolling in the Deep, gets me mooooving!!

Katy Perry – FIREWORKS

Anything by Bruce or U2 get me going on a run!

“Ali in the Jungle” by The Hours gets me moving!

My current favorite song is “Honey, Let me Sing you a Song” by Matt Hires.

Everlong – Foo Fighters

Right now my favorite song is “Young Blood” by The Naked and Famous.

I am loving 50cent on runs lately :)

Down On Me by Jeremih ! Listen to it :)

My favorite running song is “Joy To The World” by Three Dog Night. I used to run to it on cassette, then on CD, then on my RIO (which was a digital music player that held all of 8 songs), now its on my iPod. However, I’ve been wanting get one of these forever! What does an organizer hate? Cords or course!

So cool. My newest favorite song is What the Hell by Avril Lavigne

my current fav is what the hell by avril lavigne

My current fav ia a music mix by Travis Barker and DJ AM! Its amazing!

My favorite song ever is “Ride” by Cary Brothers. LOVE IT.

Starting line “This ride”

The Time…Blacked Eyed Peas…so catchy!

Gahhh!! I want this SO BAD! I’m tweeting next. Great giveaway Danica!

Oh, and my favorite song (right now) is “Hey Baby” pitbulllll! I know this only counts as one entrance, I’m just silly and forgot to comment my fav song. I was just too excited about the giveaway :)

favorite song of all time – probably marshall tucker band “cant you see” right now might be “forget you” by cee lo

“Sun’s gonna rise” by Citizen Cope is my favorite song to run to!

“Living on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. Sometimes I feel like I’m living on a prayer!

Lately, “Electric” by Shawn Desman. Thanks for having this giveaway. Love your blog :)

“Blister in the Sun” by Violent Femmes. Forever and always my favorite song.

I have been partial to The Black Keys “Tighten Up” lately. Really love your blog!

I have many songs I love right now — so I’ll say “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga or “The Time” by Black Eyed Peas :)

Ummm…my favorite song..right now…Winter Winds by Mumford & Sons. BTW, great blog!

Gimme Dat – Ciara

My fave running song is “Something Good Can Work” by Two Door Cinema Club. It just makes me dance!

Dynamite by Taoi Cruz. My kids (6 and 9) love it and we sing/dance together. Fun!

Favorite all-time song is “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey!! I can never get enough of that song! I start every run (including races) to it.

Let me preface this by saying I have very good taste in music…

Right now my power song is Party in the USA, Miley Cyrus. Yeah, I’m cool.

my fave power song is Panther Dash by the Go! Team.

I’m embarassed to admit it but i just downloaded Beggin on you knees by the Victorious Cast. Yes, it was originally for my daughters but I really enjoying running to it also.

Amy from Chesapeake

favorite song for running… Raise your Glass by Pink!

I love Chariot by Gavin DeGraw =)

1. Thanks for your blog- I have always been a workout freak, but just got into running. I’m having some challenges with falling in love with it, but your blog totally pumps me up! THANKS
2. I like weird things to run to like “love & memories” by O.A.R. “F**king Perfect” by Pink, any DMB and Eminem- “Lose Yourself” is a favorite!

Just Dance by Lady GaGa always gets me moving. :)

I am loving Adele right now! One of my favorite songs on her new CD is called “don’t you remember”

I would LOVE to try one of those new headphones……my fav running song is empire state of mind by jay-z because it brings back all the great memories i have from running the nyc marathon last year.

I love Dev right now, “Bass Down Low” and “Booty Bounce” get my booty moving faster!!

Oh my gooosssshhhh I would die and go to heaven if I had one of these bad boys. My fav song?? “Friday” by Rebecca Black. KIDDING. I’m loving “Forget You” by Cee-lo Green as my go-to pump up running song :)

Oh, ps, I also tweeted about this giveaway :)

My favorite is “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Guns n’ Roses.

Maybe I will finally win something. My favorite is Gangsta’s Paradise

great contest, I might actually buy one of these if I don’t win this contest, haha for favorite song right now I’ll go with “Usher – More (Jimmy Joker remix)”

Forget You by Cee-lo Green.

Favorite song? Oh geeze, I don’t know. But since I want cords-free music: At the moment, for running it’s probably “Tigerlily” by La Roux.

here’s my favorite song… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs6VYx9V-Nw :)

Nice Gadget!

My favorite song right now is “ET” by Katy Perry and Kanye.

I’m completely infatuated with anything by Two Door Cinema Club right now – I love them!!

Entering here, too! My favorite song is “Sunshine Smile” by a band called Adorable.

“raise your glass” by pink is my favorite right now. it gets me pumped up during the tough runs.

right now i’m loving florence + the machine, especially the song cosmic love!

oooh I want one! Soul City by Southern Culture on the Skids

Fav song? Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes!

I have lots of songs that get me pumped up but my favorite right now is Dynamite by Taio Cruz.

I tweeted @tiffanyclark87

Lately I’ve been listening to the Bird and the Bee. Their covers of Hall and Oates are awesome!
I also tweeted this.

State of Love & Trust by Pearl Jam–great song to run to!

My favorite running tune is “Fighter” by Christina Aguilera. Woot! Woot!

You can buy a wall charger at WalMart that you can plug in the USB cord into. It works fabulously on mine. I bought this Sony W strictly on your recommendation from your review and I’m so glad I did, it is easy to use and it does hold a lot of music. The battery lasts a long time.

“Teenage Kicks” by the Undertones and “11:59″ by Blondie are two songs that I seem to be listening to a lot on the run these days. I’m sure the new Foo Fighters will be making the list soon too. I want stuff!!!

My favorite running songs are definitely anything by the Black Eyed Peas. They just make you run faster!

Wow..Britney is knocking it out the park with” Hold It Against Me”. I was shocked to find out it was her, but it is great for running and treadmill drills.

Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey!!! Impossible not to feel happy after hearing this classic jam.

Play Your Part by Girl talk….I once listened to it on repeat for entire hour during a marathon (not by choice but due to an iPod malfunction) and am still not sick of it!!

Justin Timberlake’s Sexy Back!!

Favorite work out song…Crazy Bitch by Buckcherry!

Favorite Song: Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machines. I’ll be tweeting using my husbands account, Brian Miller, so don’t be too confused :-D

My favorite song right now is The Plain White Ts “The Rhythm of Love”

Rock & Roll Band – Boston

My favorite running song is Lose Yourself by Eminem. It always gets me pumped up during a race!

Pearl Jam, Black

I am obsessed with Katy Perry’s new ET song. I could listen to that over and over and over (and over) again!!

“That was a crazy game of Poker”–good for a couple miles, depending on speed.

OMG! Now I need to try and find/get this. Looks great. I hate all the cords/wires on the ipod. This looks like just the thing. YIpppeee.

You make the W sound amazing! Definitely tempting to go purchase one and be cordless!
“All My Life” Foo Fighters although pretty much any Foo Fighters is great for running I find

One song? Just one??? That’s an impossible assignment. But I will say my daughter’s been listening to Never Say Never by Justin Bieber feat Jayden Smith a lot lately and I actually love it! :)

Awesome giveaway, big thanks to you and Sony!
My favourite song to run to, I’m slightly embarrassed to admit, is “Beat of My Heart” by Hilary Duff.

You’re going to have quite the eccentric playlist after this contest!

Favorite song? what an impossible question! i’ll go with anything by the Punch Brothers. Everything they do is out of this world.

Hmm…current favorite is J-Lo’s On the Floor :)

My guilty pleasure lately is Britney Spears Till the World Ends. It reminds me of Kernkraft 400′s Zombie Nation(sports remix), another great running song.

My favorite is Allez Ola Ole, by Jessy Matador…its in french, so I’m not exactly sure what they’re saying, but it reminds me of camp last summer with exchange students:)

Currently have Richard Ashcroft “Good Lovin” stuck in my head! saw him live a few weeks ago. AWESOME

wade bowen ‘who I am’ best song ever!

Ooh this looks pretty shaweeet!

My current favourite song is ‘Pass Out’ by Tinie Tempah- makes me feel so badass! x

I love running to old Alanis, always gets that stress out!

Favorite song right now would have to be Gold Dust by DJ Fresh. So good!

My fav song right now is Give Me Everything Tonight by Neyo!

I’m loving anything by Mumford & Sons right now!

I always end up coming back to “Pass that Dutch” by Missy Elliot. Thanks for the review!

Lately, I’ve been loving the Glee ‘original’ song “Loser Like Me”.

“Fake Plastic Trees” radiohead…not a normal “running” song, but it feels perfect for an outside morning run.
Thanks!

You got another thing coming – Judas Priest. Yea, I’m old.

My favorite song to finish a race to is Carrie Underwood’s “Ever After” It’s such a great “you can do anything now” song! I love what you were saying about going cordless, I ran the moonson marathon (LA) as well and it was my first full and I battled the ear buds falling about ever mile! Almost ever photo they took is my fumbling with my stupid ear buds super dissapointed! I’d be thrilled to go cordless from now on! Thanks for the great review!

Favorite song? That’s so hard! Hmmmm, right now I love to run to Pink. Raise Your Glass is my fav!

my favorite song is September by Earth Wind and Fire. Yes, the song that’s played at all weddings. I love it to run to too – so upbeat and fun!

I’m currently hooked on Rolling in the Deep by Adele!

Im so diggin’ “Dog Days Are Over” by Florecne + the Machine!

Tweeted! @crave the run

Fave song? “Hero” by Pop Evil

I love Let It Rock my Kevin Rudolf

Depeche Mode, Personal Jesus

This looks amazing! Currently, my favorite song is “Keep Us” by Peter Bradley Adams.

I love running to Lady Gaga. She gets me pumped up!

These look awesome! “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco is keeping me on track right now.

adele “set fire to the rain” is phenomenal.

My favorite is Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas!

Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas

Favorite “pick me up” running song these days is “I wanna be sedated” (ramones). Tx for offering the giveaway!

My favorite song while running: Infinity 2008 by Guru Josh Project (used for the 2009 Kona Ironman video on YouTube) – Awesome for motivation on the bike or on the run!

Summer of 69 — Bryan Adams. Best song I heard on my run today :)

Right now, I’m liking the new Black Eyed Peas, “Just can’t get enough”

Lately my favorite has been Kids by MGMT. Great for keeping me spinning!

AC/DC’s Sin City…

Current faves: “Blow” from Ke$ha and “can’t stop me now” by Pitbull! Love your blog!

My favorite song is “Las Flores” by Café Tacuba.

Favorite song…Let’s Get It Started by Black Eye Peas.

My current favorite running/workout/pump-up song is Love the Way You Lie by Eminem ft Rihanna…it’s hard not to sing out loud when I listen to it on a run!

Currently Generator (second stage) by Freelance Whales!

Peter Tosh – Johnny Be Good

My current favorite song is The Cave by Mumford & Sons! I’m gonna tweet it too ;)

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