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#173765 - 04/08/2003 20:01 Waterproof MP3 Player?
dalewoodian
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Registered: 10/06/2002
Posts: 37
Loc: Meridian MS
Does anybody know of any waterproof portable mp3 players that are on the market.

Thanks
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#173766 - 05/08/2003 16:35 Re: Waterproof MP3 Player? [Re: dalewoodian]
Mach
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Registered: 15/07/2002
Posts: 828
Loc: Texas, USA
Short answer, no

Long answer, these guys have been promising one for 6
months or so.

http://www.swimman.net/pages/859129/index.htm

They resemble the USB flash players like the Muvo or the new flash players that Rio is supposed to come out with sometime this year. You could use one of these with a waterproof bag and headset if you're looking to be jog or hike with it.

You could get a Sony WMFS420 Cassette Walkman with one of these http://www.romemp3.com if you are planning on submerging it.

This link may be helpful http://www.ainst.com/save/wresistant.html


Edited by Mach (05/08/2003 16:37)

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#173767 - 05/08/2003 17:01 Re: Waterproof MP3 Player? [Re: dalewoodian]
genixia
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Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
The best solution that I can see would be to buy a small mp3 player that suits your music needs and then trawl your local outdoor recreation place for a suitable waterproof enclosure - you will usually find a selection with the canoeing and kayaking gear. It wouldn't take long to modify it to allow the headphone cord to pass through. (Drill and silicone sealer would do a permanent job).
If your mp3 player is as small as a packet of cigarettes then you are golden. That size is somewhat easy to find.

The only downside to this is that you will have no way of controlling the player when the case is closed. I don't know how much of an issue that is for you.
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#173768 - 05/08/2003 21:10 Re: Waterproof MP3 Player? [Re: genixia]
dalewoodian
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Registered: 10/06/2002
Posts: 37
Loc: Meridian MS
genixia that would be a good idea, because it shouldn't be that hard to take a small mp3 player and make a sealed enclosure. I do alot of wakeboarding and I would like to attach a player to my helmet. Do they make waterproof headphones? I guess I will start searching google for some. Thanks for the replies.
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