FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player
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FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player
Provides the same high quality sound and features as the FINIS SwiMP3 v2 Waterproof MP3 player with an upgraded processor and memory (1 GB). Unlike standard waterproof MP3 players–which transmit sound through the air or water and produce only a muffled noise when submerged–the FINIS SwiMP3 v2 Waterproof MP3 player 1G relies on your bones to conduct the sound. This direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheekbone to the inner ear produces exceptional sound clarity, so you can listen to all of your favorite tunes while working out or taking a leisurely swim. And you needn’t worry about damaging your hearing, as bone conduction hearing is a safe, well-established hearing mechanism in humans. Rather, this is the first time an audio company has leveraged the technology to enhance the experience of swimmers, tri-athletes, surfers, synchronized swimmers, and anyone else involved in general water activities.
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FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Product Features
- Utilizes internationally patented Bone Conduction Technology to transmit high-fidelity sound through the cheekbone to the inner ear
- Has a sleek design with an MP3 control panel built into the side paddle, which includes volume, shuffle, and pause controls
- Plays both MP3 and WMA files with new playlist functionality and comes with expanded 1GB memory, designed to hold approximately 240 songs
- Attaches easily to any swim goggle or snorkeling mask and comes with an 8 hr rechargeable battery
- Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, and VISTA; Mac OS 9 and OS X. Performs best if used with an Intel Pentium II 233 Mhz or equivalent with at least 256 MB Ram and 35 MB available hard disk drive space. Requires a USB port to download files.
FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Review
Great product, great service : I received FINIS SwiMP3 v2 Waterproof MP3 player for my birthday and had some issues with scratchy sound in one of the speakers when I moved my head rapidly – but was still amazed how well the sound would come through despite swimming fast, doing flip turns, etc. I am a former collegiate swimmer and currently swim in a master’s program. I called FINIS and they were very courteous and provided a return authorization – within 5 days I had a brand new unit – and they upgraded it to the 1 GB version! There are no issues with the newer version – the volume controls work more smoothly and the sound is very good.
Swimming with the SwiMP3 is very easy – it does not move or flap against your face when pushing off the wall during a flip turn – it is very low profile, but I have not tried diving from starting blocks yet. When not in the water, the sound seems like it would be inadequate, but once you are in the water, the sound just comes alive – not BOSE quality, but I am thrilled with this device and what I can hear while swimming. The device is easy to pause between sets if desired, but you can easily converse and hear others without turning the volume down or pausing. Button placement is easy to acclimate to without having to remove your goggles to adjust volume, change songs, etc.
Using the device with my laptop is a breeze – wish the USB cover had a tether – could be easy to lose, but not a big issue;easy to drag and drop songs – have not tried it with i-tunes and have not used the FINIS software.
I love this player – have recommended it (1 GB version) to many of my friends – this device is specialized for in water use – it is not meant to be a music storage device, and would not be good for everyday use out of the pool – even so, it is well worth the price to load up some tunes to make those laps go by which I was never good at counting anyway.
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