Finis has announced their new MP3 player. Sure there are a bunch of MP3 players on the market to choose from, but what is special about this one? The main selling point of this player is that it is fully waterproof, even down to the ear buds. The XtreaMP3.1G by Finis is aimed at people who want to hear music while they swim, snowboard, run, cycle, skateboard, snorkel, and any sport where there is the potential of getting wet or absorbing a good deal of shock. The player is designed to avoid any problems from water, sweat, and movement. It is said to be submersible up to fifteen feet of water.
The XtreaMP3.1G holds a gigabyte of data, which figures out to around two hundred and forty songs. So there is not a whole lot of storage when compared to other available MP3 players. The usual file types of MP3 and WMA are supported. File transfer and recharging are done via the USB port. It also comes with a neoprene armband. The asking price for this waterproof device is $149.99. It is pricier for a player of its storage capacity, but you know you are paying for the waterproofing.
While listening to music during certain activities may be fine, the aim of this player is for events that require a person’s full concentration. Is it wise to distract yourself with music that may interfere with your concentration? It does sound neat, though I must wonder how well the headphones stay on when one is swimming. I know the ear buds of my player never could handle the motion of running, as they always came flying out.
Waterproof items always have that appeal, whether they be watches, cameras, and now MP3 players. So eventually we should start seeing some waterproof cell phones.