Brand: Finis EAN: 0616323200159 Feature: Bone Conduction Technology for the best sound quality Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Finis Manufacturer: Finis Model: SwiMP3 Publisher: Finis Studio: Finis Warranty: Manufacturer warranty for 90 days from date of purchase.
Features
Bone Conduction Technology for the best sound quality Lightweight 60 song capacity Fully waterproof and can be used with all the competitive swim strokes.
The SwiMP3 underwater MP3 player is an incredible audio experience. Imagine listening to hours of your own music during your swim workout. The SwiMP3's innovative sound transfer technology offers exception underwater sound quality. Standard players rely on the transmission of sound through air or water causing the swimmer to perceive only muffled noise. The SwiMP3 uses bone conduction - the direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheek bone to the inner ear - to provide the swimmer with exceptional sound clarity. The SwiMP3 is fully waterproof and can be used with all the competitive swim strokes. How Does It Work? The new SwiMP3 is revolutionary in that it relies on bone conduction of sound. When the device is placed on any bones of the skull (i.e. the cheek bones or the mastoid tip) it leads to vibration of the fluid in the inner ear. Thus swimmers can enjoy clarity of sound with the SwiMP3 device that was never before possible. Bone conduction hearing is a safe, well-established hearing mechanism in humans that the SwiMP3 player leverages to enhance aquatic activity. Finis's application of the technology brings an entirely new level of experience to swimmers, either while working out or taking a leisurely swim. Safe and Proven Technology Bone conduction hearing is essentially an ancient sensory capability that the new SwiMP3 leverages to enhance the experience of swimmers, triathletes, surfers, synchronized swimmers and anyone involved in general water activities. It is a safe, proven technology that the SwiMP3 offers to the wide audience of aquatic athletes. Additional Info: PC and Mac Compatible 256 MB Rechargable Battery
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: MUSIC WHILE YOU SWIM... Comment: I received the Finis MP3 player as a gift about 2 months ago, and I love it. I downloaded my music very easily from my computer (approx. 60 songs) and was up and swimming with music in no time at all. If you find music a motivator while exercising, you will find the same with swimming. I love the ease and freedom this mp3 player has--fits by slipping under the goggle strap. The volume is easily reached and after a few times, you don't need to see it, your finger will just find it. It will also skip to the next song, again, same thing. The sound is good and it really works! Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent MP3 for LAP SWIMMERS Comment: Finis SwiMP3 V2 Underwater MP3 Player-New Design Just out for 2007 with Goggles
Excellent waterproof Mp3 player for LAP SWIMMERS. This player stays in place and works best when fully submerged. The sound quality is good but don't expect strong bass or very loud volume. Works best when used in conjunction with earplugs to block ambient pool noise. Can be used with just about any type of swim goggles...I use swedish goggs with the thin straps and it works great...stays put with strong pushes off the wall and all the head turning to breath! (some versions of this player come with goggles, mine did not). If you shop for this player, try to get the V2 version which has double the memory of the original and all of the controls are right on the side cheek bone player as opposed to a separate control pack that the original had which mounted on the back of your goggle straps.
After A LOT of research, I tried the speedo aquabeat first (USELESS FOR LAP SWIMMING...would be so-so for beach//surfing//boogie boarding///other water activities where your head remains primarily above water), and this player far out performs the Speedo Aquabeat in terms of comfort, staying in place, and providing decent sound quality. THIS IS CURRENTLY THE BEST UNDERWATER MP3 PLAYER OUT THERE FOR LAP SWIMMERS. All those that say it is to loud, were probably not using it correctly...it is designed to fire into the cheek bones and the vibrations conduct to your eardrums to produce the sound...those who put the player directly over the ear canal will find it to be quite loud. When worn properly, I found the volume to be sufficient but not even close to being to loud.
I have not experienced any of the headaches that a few others have claimed in their reviews...and I use this player to swim laps non-stop for an hour and a half each day, 5 days a week.
The software is easy to use with the standard drag and drop menus in windows. Others have also claimed there is no "shuffle" or random play feature, but there is if you read the instructions...you just have to hold down 2 buttons (the fwd and rev commands) at the same time on the player for 1 second and it's set to shuffle...very easy.
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MP3 player to anyone who uses lap swimming for working out or competative swim training, it makes the time just fly by and you're no longer bored doing those long marathon swims...1 Caviat - it would not be well suited for use at the beach or on surfboards/boogie boards or other water activities where your head remains primarily out of the water as the sound conduction only really works well when it's submerged as previously stated. Good luck and enjoy if you buy this player...I found it to be well worth the money! Customer Rating: Summary: Lots of Pros, A Couple Cons Comment: All in all, I am really glad I made this purchase. I've owned it about 6 weeks and already feel like it's paid for itself.
WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT SwiMP3 v.2 :
-- Very easy interface allows you to add mp3/wav files by simply drag & drop. At 256mb, I have 35 mp3s loaded at 128kbs. While it can play wav files, I wouldn't recommend it, as the size is much bigger and you could only fit a few songs at a time.
-- Takes the monotony out of swimming laps. I actually look forward to swimming during my lunch break now!
-- Small size is easy to manage yet the design is durable and 100% waterproof.
-- Doesn't create any extra drag while swimming or prohibit head & arm movement during strokes.
-- Very easy to recharge about every 4 hours of use by simply plugging into the USB port of your computer. Seems to hold a charge nicely between uses.
-- Multitasking Possibility. So far I've only used it for music, but I'm seriously considering loading audio tutorials to brush up on my Spanish. You could swim & learn at the same time. Students could load a book on tape for that big upcoming report. Podcasts of radio & news programs could keep you up to date with your favorite commentaries. Lots of possibilities here besides just music!
WHAT COULD USE SOME IMPROVEMENT:
-- While my Speedo Vanquisher goggles are watertight without the player, the right eye leaks water when I wear these. I end up pressing it into my eye so tightly that it's uncomfortable & even painful at times. Ouch! After multiple adjustments & examinations, I have yet to discover why one eye leaks while the other does not.
-- The controls can be tricky. I have mastered every function except shuffle, which seems to be impossible to activate for me. My solution is to name the tracks with a preceding random number when loading from my PC, because this player auto-sorts alphabetically. While not truly "random", this ensures you don't hear the same artist nonstop during your workout.
Customer Rating: Summary: this is my 3rd and it's the best Comment: this is my 3rd waterproof mp3 player. the 1st was a cheap and bulky one that eventually didn't work anymore, the 2nd was the waterproof case for the ipod. the case was bulky on my arm and would get in the way when i did freestyle. the waterproof earplugs that came w/ it where awful and they never stayed in my ears. maybe if i was a guy they would, but not little woman ears like mine! i did like it because i could look at the menu and pick out the song i wanted.. can't do that with this one. anyways, i finally broke down and bought this one not expecting much. i'm pretty happy with it and yes, it actually works. i gave it 4 stars since it's not perfect. here are my only complaints: 1)the buttons take some time to remember which one is which other wise you have to take off your goggles to look if you want to fast forward to a different song. they all feel the same except the on/off one sticks up higher. 2) you really do have to wear earplugs to hear the best.. still trying to find comfortable ear plugs. 3)the software isn't as user friendly as itunes, but it's do-able. 4) wish they came with more memory! Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent product! I love it! Comment: I bought this a month ago and it works great! Swimming is fun now and the tunes really motivate me to swim harder. Highly recommend and easy to use!
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