FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player | 
| Brand: FINIS
Category: Sports
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $119.86
as of 7/30/2010 15:01 CDT details
You Save: $30.13 (20%)
New (18) Used (2) from $100.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 196
Color: Blue
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Size: 1GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.9 x 3.9
nv: Backlit Display: No
Battery Life: 4 hours
Codec Support: MP3 only
Copyright Protection System: No
Data Storage: No
Designed for Sports Usage: Yes
Direct encoding: No
External Battery Pack: No
FM Recorder: No
FM Tuner: No
Folder Navigation: No
ID3 Tag: No
Internal Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Linux OS Support: No
Management Software Required: Yes
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
Memory Capacity: 1GB
Memory Expansion Slot: No
Metal Body: No
Mid Track Resume: No
Sleep Mode: No
MPN: 1.30.030
Model: 1.30.030
UPC: 616323201224
EAN: 0616323201224
ASIN: B002LBQWMG
Release Date: October 6, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Features:
| • | Transmits high-fidelity sound through the cheekbone to the inner ear | | • | Has a sleek design with an MP3 control panel built into the side paddle | | • | Plays both MP3 and WMA files with new playlist functionality | | • | Comes with expanded 1-gigabyte memory | | • | Designed to hold approximately 240 songs |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
TheSwiMP3.1G is a waterproof mp3 player created with a unique innovative sound transfer technology that offers exceptional underwater sound clarity. The completely redesigned waterproof MP3 player utilizes bone-conduction technology to transmit high-fidelity sound underneath the water.Standard players rely on the transmission of sound through air or water which causes the swimmer to perceive only muffled noise. Because the SwiMP3 uses bone conduction, the sound vibrations are able to be directly transferred from the cheek bone to the inner ear, giving the swimmer the ultimate sensory experience. Features and Benefits:- Patented Bone-Conduction Technology: Directly vibrates the inner ear to create the highest quality of music underwater.
- New Sleek Design with Strap Clip: Allows unit to be attached easily to any swim goggle or snorkeling mask.
- Integrated MP3 Panel: Incorporates On/Off, Volume, Next/Previous Track, Pause, and Shuffle functions
- 8-Hour Rechargeable Battery: Lithium-ion battery charges directly from a USB port for plenty of continuous high-fidelity music
- Windows and MAC Compatible: Easily drag and drop any MP3 or WMA files directly on to the device
- Expanded 1GB of Storage: Allows for approximately 240 songs to be stored
General SwiMP3.1G System Requirements:- Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, VISTA -- Mac OS 9, OS X or higher
- Intel Pentium II 233 Mhz or equivalent
- 256 MB Ram
- 35 MB available hard drive space
- USB port
Amazon.com
Ideal for swimmers, triathletes, surfers, synchronized swimmers, and anyone else involved in general water activities, the Finis SwiMP3 1G waterproof MP3 player allows you to listen to music underwater. Unlike standard waterproof MP3 players--which transmit sound through the air or water and produce only a muffled noise when submerged--the SwiMP3 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. 
The SwiMP3 1G attaches to your swim goggles or snorkeling mask. | The SwiMP3 1G also shines from a music standpoint, with 1GB of memory and support for both MP3 and WMA files. Listeners have a basic selection of controls, including volume, shuffle, and resume, with an MP3 control panel built into the side panel. And when you're ready to swim, the player attaches easily to your swim goggle or snorkeling mask. Other details include a rechargeable battery that lasts for up to 8 hours per charge, a built-in USB plug that inserts directly into your computer (no cable required), and a lightweight housing that weighs only 2 ounces. Designed to hold approximately 240 songs, the SwiMP3 1G is compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP and Mac OS 9.x and 10.x. Features: - Patented Bone-Conduction Technology: Directly vibrates the inner ear to create the highest quality of music underwater
- New Sleek Design with Strap Clip: Allows unit to be attached easily to any swim goggle or snorkeling mask
- Integrated MP3 Panel: Incorporates On/Off, Volume, Next/Previous Track, Pause, and Shuffle functions
- 8-Hour Rechargeable Battery: Lithium-ion battery charges directly from a USB port for plenty of continuous high-fidelity music
- Windows and MAC Compatible: Easily drag and drop any MP3 or WMA files directly on to the device
- Expanded 1GB of Storage: Allows for approximately 240 songs to be stored
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 62
 great product, great service November 17, 2009
Stephen (California)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I received the 250 mb version 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.
I had my doubts.... BUT December 29, 2009
Christine L. Brandt (Downingtown, PA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
...it really works!!!
I purchased the SwimP3 for my boyfriend this Christmas, and being that we are both swimmers... there was this unspoken "doubt" between us about the product. But after taking it for a spin, I mean SWIM...we couldn't be happier. Moving the music from his iTunes onto the SwiMP3 was very easy. But please note, you'll have to convert your iTunes files which are in ACC format to an MP3 format. Very easy to do..... the instructions included with the device explained how to do it.
Through very little experimentation and manipulation of the bone conducting paddles, you'll quickly locate the best area on your cheek bones to place them which optimizes the sound. As a previous reviewer noted, don't expect BOSE quality - but it far exceeds what I could have even hoped for. Plus, when underwater, the sound conducts even better. This purchase was oneof the best that I made this holiday season and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is on the fence. You WILL NOT be disappointed.
Immerse yourself in your music February 4, 2010
L. Hackley (San Diego, CA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Swimming laps can be deadly boring. I have tried other waterproof MP3 players and found the sound to be poor and the quality and lifespan of the devices to be unimpressive. The SwiMP3 is in a totally different category. It sounds so good that I find myself taking extra laps to finish a song or a set. It appears to be well-designed and constructed. I plan to take it with me on vacation and to use it while snorkeling. I would like to thank those of you who provided information in the previous reviews, without which I might not have purchased it.
Awesome! December 31, 2009
Steve Ligler (Chula Vista, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
These are amazing. I had the H20 Audio set, which is basically an otter box that holds an iPod shuffle, I used for about 9 months when all of a sudden the music shut off in the middle of a swim. When I got to the edge of the pool and looked at the box, the rubber gasket had failed, allowing water to get into the box, which destroyed my iPod shuffle. The otter box had a warranty, so the company replaced the box, but the shuffle is ruined. Also, the ear pods were really hurting my ears on the H20 product, in fact, on a long swim, they would make my ears bleed. I hemmed and hawed about purchasing the SwiMP3 because it was expensive and because it doesn't work with iTunes, but I'm very happy with it, I swim 3 to 4 times a week with usually a couple of 10,000 yard swims that take around 3 hours, the music really makes the time fly by. The sound on this unit is excellent, it makes the other product seem like music out of a tin can. It's very close to the sound quality out of an iPod. I love that it sits on top and not in the ear, I don't wear mine on the cheekbone as advertised but right over my ear, it's way too loud when you're out of the water, but excellent sound quality in the water. In fact, when I stop for a drink I have to move them away from my ears! I use Speedo Vanquisher goggles which have two straps, I attach them on the bottom strap and then take the other strap up over the units which keeps them in place during flip turns. The buttons are a little bit hard to get used to, but once you get a feel for them, they're fine. The battery is very long lasting - it's never quit on even a 4 hour swim, although I charge it in between swims. I do wish it had a little more memory, the software is a little annoying - you have to move songs from iTunes, and it's hard to change the order of songs, they go in alphabetic order and there is no shuffle. Also, if you buy songs through iTunes you have to change the format which is a little annoying but the benefits outweigh the annoyances. Also, if you use a Mac, know that you have to empty the "trash" before you can add new songs - even though you delete a song, it still "sees" the song in the trash until you empty it - a lesson I learned spending a lot of time talking to the service rep....
BEST MP3 PLAYER November 23, 2009
Christopher J. Kirk
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great investment. I have had mine for over a yeara and i think it holds up better than my other MP3's. I use this while in the water swimming long length (2-4 miles) dont jusge it until you get into the water. BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 62
|
|
|
