Developed by Finis, this underwater MP3 player dubbed the SwiMP3, (pronounced swim P-3 thank you) is unique in that it bypasses your ears via "bone conduction" and directly stimulates the inner ear. The company claims that this results in unparalleled clarity of sound for the user. In addition, according to the press release: "The SwiMP3 player is fully waterproof and can be used with all competitive swim strokes."
| This is a revolutionary step forward for aquatic athletes," said John Mix, President, Finis. "Swimming while listening to their favorite music is a dream many swimmers have long shared. While others have tried to produce waterproof players, results have been less than satisfactory. As the technical leader in the aquatics industry, Finis is proud to be the first to master the technology and bring high-fidelity sound to aquatic sports.
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Well, one thing is for sure, if you put this on and jump in the pool in my neighborhood, it had better be waterproof. As your head will soon be forcibly held under the surface for an undetermined length of time by inquisitive teenagers. But, no worries, as the SwiMP3 holds approximately 30 songs for four hours of continuous music.
The SwiMP3 is now available for purchase with an MSRP of $249.99. For a list of dealers, please visit www.finisinc.com. The product runs on Windows and Macintosh platforms. Full system requirements are listed below.
SwiMP3 System Requirements
'¢ Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS 9, OS X
'¢ Intel Pentium II 233 Mhz or equivalent
'¢ 128 Mb RAM, 35 Mb available hard drive space
'¢ USB port, CD-ROM drive
'¢ Internet connection recommended
Source: Swiminfo
