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FINIS Unveils “SwiMP3” 1GB MP3 Player for Swimming & Water Sports

GearDiary Sep 17 09

Looking to listen to your music while going for a swim? Until now your choices would be hindered by the need for cords and in-ear devices. Now FINIS brings their patented bone conduction technology to create a 1GB MP3 player that is suitable for in-water use! Bone conduction is “the direct transfer [...] Related posts: How much is that MP3 Download Worth? How about $80,000?!? Full story...

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