Sun Connection's waterproof DAP: helps drop the kids off at the pool

There was a time when the display-less mp3 player was an item of ridicule and scorn. But with the second-gen iPod shuffle becoming Apple's number one seller, well, let's just say that the industry has taken notice. Starting today, the Japanese can pick up the ¥2,980 (about $25) MUSIC+SC-MP512MWP from Sun Connection. Available in three colors, this MP3/WMA player packs 512MB of flash, a waterproof case, and just a hint of "BM" smeared along the bottom. What more could you ask for?

[Via Impress]

[Nate @ Dec 22nd 2006 9:44AM]

Mmm. "...drop kids off at the pool" and "...'BM' smeared across the bottom."

Great way to start the morning with a chuckle.

[Victor (Mister A) @ Dec 22nd 2006 9:54AM]

Well while this might be better than the current player Finis SwiMP3 http://www.finisinc.com/products-swimp3.shtml it still seems to lack one main thing which saddly no other group except H20Audio http://www.h2oaudio.com/ and Otterbox http://www.otterbox.com/products/ipod_cases/ and thats the control of our current player in the water. I have Zen:M but nothing is out there for it so maybe I would get excited if these cases worked on my player.

[marty @ Jan 14th 2007 4:56PM]

WATERPROOF 2nd generation iPod Shuffle

While other versions of the iPod have waterproof cases, I haven't heard of a waterproof case for the 2nd generation iPod Shuffle. As the minute size of the 2G Shuffle would make it the perfect digital player for watersports, it's too bad that a waterproof case for this unit hasn't been produced... yet. However, the great news is that there is a WATERPROOF 2nd generation iPod Shuffle sold on the web by SWIMMAN at http://www.swimman.com. It's sold along with their excellent waterproof headset that has been rated on the web as being the best waterproof headset on the market. I have used it and now won't go in the water or do laps without it. Consequently, we may not need a waterproof case (that would add bulk and are prone to leak) for the 2G iPod Shuffle after all.

[NeoteriX @ Dec 22nd 2006 10:08AM]

My favorite hobby happens to be reading engadget while dropping the kids off at the pool.

Thank god for Wifi.

[Dave @ Dec 22nd 2006 3:50PM]

nasty

[Jiggs @ Dec 22nd 2006 5:15PM]

What, no reference to Mr. Hankey? I'm disappointed.

[Alan @ Dec 24th 2006 6:19PM]

I've been selling these mp3 players at Target (Australia) for near two years now (under a fake 'Base' name), for about $5 at last clearance (that's how crap they are).

[marty @ Jan 14th 2007 4:27PM]

WATERPROOF 2nd generation iPod Shuffle

While other versions of the iPod have waterproof cases, I haven't heard of a waterproof case for the 2nd generation iPod Shuffle. As the minute size of the 2G Shuffle would make it the perfect digital player for watersports, it's too bad that a waterproof case for this unit hasn't been produced... yet. However, the great news is that there is a WATERPROOF 2nd generation iPod Shuffle sold on the web by SWIMMAN at http://www.swimman.com. It's sold along with their excellent waterproof headset that has been rated on the web as being the best waterproof headset on the market. I have used it and now won't go in the water or do laps without it. Consequently, we may not need a waterproof case (that would add bulk and are prone to leak) for the 2G iPod Shuffle after all.

[marty @ Jan 14th 2007 4:28PM]

WATERPROOF 2nd generation iPod Shuffle

While other versions of the iPod have waterproof cases, I haven't heard of a waterproof case for the 2nd generation iPod Shuffle. As the minute size of the 2G Shuffle would make it the perfect digital player for watersports, it's too bad that a waterproof case for this unit hasn't been produced... yet. However, the great news is that there is a WATERPROOF 2nd generation iPod Shuffle sold on the web by SWIMMAN at http://www.swimman.com. It's sold along with their excellent waterproof headset that has been rated on the web as being the best waterproof headset on the market. I have used it and now won't go in the water or do laps without it. Consequently, we may not need a waterproof case (that would add bulk and are prone to leak) for the 2G iPod Shuffle after all.