I think I’m finally going to break down and buy an iPod. I’ve wanted one for years, and now, with the release of the Nano, I think it’s finally time. While poking around for some reviews of the Nano, I remembered Otterbox’s waterproof housings for regular iPod’s, the Mini, and the Shuffle. They claim the Nano’s case is coming soon. Prices for the various units range from $30 to $50. As a reminder, Otterboxes are only waterproof to 3 feet, so you can’t go scuba diving with them, but they’ll help you to protect your investment at the beach, while swimming, or on the dive boat.
For the interested, here’s a round-up of all waterproof MP3 players and waterproof housings for MP3 players. Let me know if I forgot something.
Waterproof MP3 players:
Finis Underwater MP3 Player (submersible to 3 feet) – $220
Swimman MP3 player (submersible to 3 feet) – $200
Oregon Scientific’s Waterproof MP3 (submersible to 3 feet) – $160
Waterproof housings for MP3 players:
H20 Audio’s DV i300 for the iRiver (submersible to 200 feet) – $200
H20 Audio’s SV iP3G for the iPod (submersible to 10 feet) – $150 and Erik’s review of the SV iP3g
H20 Audio’s SV iMini housing for the iPod Mini (submersible to 10 feet) – $150
Apple’s iPod Shuffle waterproof case (not submersible) – $30
Lillipod housing for iPods and Minis (not submersible) – $30 - $40
DIY iPod Waterproof (not submersible) – less than $10
1. Also check out the Otter Products. They make a great water proof case for the ipod and many other water proof cases.
http://www.otterbox.com/
Posted at 1:49PM on Sep 17th 2005 by Drew