iriver's unsinkable MP3 player

Reuben Lee | Jul 01, 2008

Quite literally, iriver has thrown its latest digital music player into the deep end and ensured that it floats. The Speedo Aquabeat is a waterproof player built to sink or swim. It can hit depths of up to 3m, or if detached from the user, easy to retrieve, thanks to its floatable and lightweight (35g) design. Naturally, this comes bundled with a pair of waterproof earphones which we reckon can do double duty as ear plugs to seal out water, too.

Other than these pool-friendly features, the Speedo Aquabeat, an accessory made for the swimwear brand, offers pretty basic MP3 features: Fixed 1GB storage, no LCD display, USB charging, Playlist Editing Software and a built-in battery capable of 9 hours' playback. If this floats your boat, you can get it in lime, black or pink, at US$145 from online stores and selected markets.