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Remember the popular New Universe Dolphin waterproof MP3 player that was launched some time back? This was one of the first MP3 players that were considered as the best underwater music players for professional aquatic players. Now the company has upgraded the player to offer more fun and excitement in the pool. The NU Dolphin player has been upgraded to NU Dolphin TOUCH waterproof player and has got much better user interface and performance.

Maybe it’s the first touch sensitive waterproof MP3 player to hit the market, and we definitely cannot think of another one. Like its predecessor, the New Universe Dolphin waterproof 2GB MP3 player, the Dolphin TOUCH can also be attached to swimming goggles easily and can endure deep water pressures. It has got a trendy touch pad interface on its stylish cylindrical body with all the options built-in. The MP3 player has got firm grip and lets you enjoy all the water sports without any obstructions. Like the old NU Dolphin the Dolphin TOUCH delivers rich and clear sound via its waterproof New Universe Dolphin Swimmer earphones. The player can play both MP3 and WMA files and comes with a built-in flash memory of 4GB. So, you can easily store around 960 songs and go for an entertaining dive.

Apart from this the Dolphin TOUCH MP3 player also incorporates a FM player that extends the listening options. The unit is powered via a built-in 180mAh/3.7V rechargeable battery and sports a 96 x 24 display. The company has not unveiled the price and launch date for this upgrade yet.

The MP3 player market is flooded with waterproof MP3 players these days, but still the swimming pros look unsatisfied. This is because despite being advertised as waterproof, most of the players do not offer real time protection from water pressure and shock.

With this in mind, Freestyle Audio has launched a new MP3 player called Soundwave, which is a true waterproof device. This one has awesome capabilities and is specially designed for professional swimmers and divers. It can smoothly cope with all kinds of water sport activities. The device’s main attraction is that it can handle water submersions of up to 10 feet and is completely shock resistant. Like other waterproof players, such as the New Universe Dolphin waterproof 2GB music player, this one also offers medium sized storage capacity (2 GB), which means it can hold around 600 songs.

The Soundwave is rugged enough to perform well during hardcore practices, such as performing complex twists and turns in the pool. You can enjoy both MP3 and WMA files on it. Along with the base unit, the player comes the waterproof headphones and a built in high performance rechargeable battery that lasts for 18 hours after single full charge. Coming to the ergonomics, the Soundwave is stylish and easy to use. It has a clear display and lightweight body. You can easily attach it to your swimming suit and enjoy hi-fi audio deep under the water.

New Universe Technologies recently released the NU Dolphin waterproof MP3 player. This PMP(portable media player) is specially designed to use under water and in a humid environment. You can use it while enjoying water sports, spa, on rainy days, normal(british) days or doing any kind of aquatic activity. NU Dolphin is cylindrical in shape and it is very small in size and so can be easily worn by swimmers. It can be worn on your arm as well as on a swimming cap.

The future models of this lightweight mini gizmo are expected to have more options. Both the earphones and the main player have been tested to comply with the IPx7 international water resistant standard. The earphones features a membrane which prevents them from getting wet and a silky smooth earplug helps you to fit the earphones firmly into your ears. Thus you can confidently perform various vigorous water activities and the earphones will stay in their place. NU Dolphin is completely safe to use in the water and we are assured that there is no chance of short circuiting. This player is so good that it is being used by professional sportsmen and women all over the world during training exercises.

Below are some technical specifications of this PMP:

• Memory: 1GB
• Supported Audio Format: MP3 and WMA
• Connectivity: USB 2.0
• OS: Win2000/WinME/WinXP and Mac OS 8.6+ and Linux 2.4.0
• Charging Time: 1.5 hrs
• Run Time: 8 hrs

Oregon Scientific recently released their latest waterproof Mp3 player. The all-new model by Oregon is known as the MP121. The Oregon MP121 is fully powered with the latest technology.

The latest device by Oregon includes a stylish Ferrari logo. The MP121 has a sporty and a trendy look. This device is bundled with many valuable features. It is the successor to the Oregon Scientific MP 100 128 MB, with the main difference of course being its water resistance. The MP121combines a waterproof and shockproof design with an impressive list of advanced features. The MP3 player has a waterproof capability in depths of up to 3 feet, is shockproof and equipped with an inbuilt pedometer that has distance calculator, calorie counter, BMI calculator and stopwatch. It is has been specially designed and conceived for athletic people. The MP121 supports both MP3 and WMA audio files. It has an inbuilt Fm radio tuner. It has an audio equalizer that allows you to customize your audio files. With USB 2.0 you can transfer your files more quickly. The MP121 measures 2.72 x 2.07 x 0.83 inches that makes it size more compact and slim. The player has a storage capacity of 512MB. Add your favorite music and take it to the gym, on a walk or take it for a swim.

The iPod is a great portable music player by Apple. Millions of people have appreciated the quality and comfort it delivers while enjoying multimedia files. Apple iPods have earned great love and respect in the market. There are lots of fans who cannot live without their iPods. But what if you want to enjoy your gizmo while doing aquatic activities? Can you listen to your favorite audio tracks under water? Well you can, if you have the new waterproof sound case for your iPod created by EGO.

It’s an awesome cover specially designed to protect the iPod under water. All you have to do is pack your iPod in the case and get ready to float with it in the pool. You can access all the features of the iPod without any hassle. This protective case not only acts as iPod armor, but it also has two external speakers attached to it which deliver crystal clear sound and bass underwater. The iPod gets vacuum packed into the central compartment. There is a 3.5mm pin which can be used to hook up the external speakers to the iPod. After you close the front flap and seal the MP3 player in the cover, you can access all its functions via a rubber pad fitted on the cover. This EGO cover is easy to set up and handle. It not only protects your iPod under water, but also protects it against sudden bumps, drops and scratches. It has been tested under extreme conditions and showed up positive results. It’s completely safe to use this cover underwater as it is 100% shock resistant. It can also be used to protect the iPod during bad weather.

With hot summer temperatures there is hardly anything better than cooling off in the pool. So that you don’t get bored while swimming, various manufacturers have come up with different ideas: Speedo recently came out with their own completely waterproof MP3 player (we reported on it) and SpeakerCraft developed their own weather resistant outdoor speakers for the poolside (which we also reported on). But the SpeakerCraft poolside solution can’t actually be carried into the pool, while Speedo’s offering requires that one swim around with waterproof headphones on the entire time, and is not very conducive to conversation.

There is now a pool music solution available at Neiman Marcus, where the user does not have to wear any bothersome headphones. The music player also manages to stay dry when using the Weatherproof Submersible Wireless Speaker: here a docking station broadcasts the audio signal wirelessly to up to ten speakers within a maximum 45 metre range.

One speaker is included with the Weatherproof Submersible Wireless Speaker. Its shaped like a ball and comes with a three inch 5 Watt speaker. It’s powered by six AA batteries which should last for up to six hours when in operation. The best part: the speaker is not only splash resistant, but actually completely and totally waterproof. According to the manufacturer, it can function for up to 30 minutes in depths of up to 3 metres. But because the sound is somewhat more restricted underwater, the speaker has been designed to float. Furthermore, the manufacturers also added two LED mood lights on top of everything.

Neiman Marcus is demanding 150 US dollars (around £75) for the package including the docking station and one speaker. Every additional speaker costs 100 US dollars. Anyone who wants to completely exhaust the system’s capabilities to its limits will be expected to pay a hefty total price tag of 1050 US dollars (around £525). Of course, in exchange they will get 50 Watts of sound swimming around their pool.

Speedo has announced a waterproof audio player for diving, snorkelling, swimming or any aquatic activity. Thanks to a rubber exterior, the Aquabeat’s electronic core should be well protected from water at depths of up to three metres. The player is equipped with a rechargeable battery that is loaded via USB, and allows for a maximum playing time of up to 9 hours. MP3 and WMA audio formats are supported. The AquaBeat is available in the colours pink, green, and black with 1 GB of storage.

The player is delivered together with waterproof headphones and various earbuds. A protective case, USB cable, audio extension cable and a software CD all come included with the 35 gram device as well. The AquaBeat is available immediately for around £95.