Freestyle player promises true waterproof music
updated 03:15 pm EST, Fri March 2, 2007
Freestyle Waterproof MP3
Freestyle Audio has introduced its simply-titled Digital Music Player, calling it the world's first truly waterproof MP3 device. The main unit and its custom in-canal earbuds can be submerged completely in depths of up to ten feet for as long as the listener can stay in the water. A locking synch on the cables keeps them close to the body, preventing tangles during a swim; appropriately, wearers can use the included armband or lanyard to hold the player steady. The internal battery lasts for up to 40 hours on a single charge.
Three models have been released, with either 256MB ($140), 512MB ($170), or 1GB ($200) of flash memory to store MP3 music. Freestyle says every version should be available today. [via CrunchGear]
