iRiver and H2O Audio Announce Waterproof MP3 Player


Reprinted from an iRiver press release:

H2O Audio, the leader in waterproof music technology, and iRiver today announced the launch of the H2O Audio SV i700, the first waterproof MP3 player accessory designed specifically for the action watersports market. Enthusiasts can for the first time enhance their experience with music while participating in sports such as wakeboarding, surfing, snowboarding and waterskiing.

“Today marks a new era for action sports,” said Kristian Rauhala, CEO of H2O Audio. “Combining music with high-energy action watersports is a natural fit now all sports enthusiasts can enjoy iRiver music players just as cyclists and runners have for years. H2O Audio is excited to be the first to bring this unique capability to watersports enthusiasts everywhere.”

Designed for extreme wear and tear, the new H2O Audio SV i700 includes H2O Audio’s durable waterproof housing featuring easy-to-use controls, armband and comfortable headset. Patented technology allows the device and headphones to play clear music under and above water and the new lightweight, streamlined player can store up to 1GB of music files.

H20 Audio SV i700 Key Features:

  • Waterproof MP3 player housing
  • Waterproof speaker headset
  • Impact-resistant design
  • Compatible with standard headphones
  • Allows easy access to MP3 player functions
  • Sleek, lightweight design

    iRiver iFP-700 Series Key Features:

  • Up to 1GB internal storage
  • USB 2.0 provides up to 3x faster transfer speeds over USB 1.1
  • Supports MP3, OGG, ASF, WMA and WMA-DRM music files
  • Up to 40 hours of battery life
  • Upgradeable to future formats and features
  • Store or transfer files of any type
  • Lighted 4-line text display

    Pricing and Availability
    MSRP for the H2O Audio SV i700 housing and headphones is $99, and $129 with watersport armband. TheH2O Audio SV i700 will be available at selected retailers and at the iRiver eStore www.iriveramerica.com/H2OAudio.