Twinbird intros waterproof Zabady MP3/CD player

It looks like the folks at Twinbird have yet another option for those that like to keep all their gadgets waterproof, with it now rolling out the latest entry in its Zabady line: a luggable CD/MP3 player. Unlike wimpy "weather-resistant" players, however, this one seems to be the real deal, with it apparently able to be submerged in 39 inches of water for a full half-hour before it needs to come up for air. You'll need to supply your own USB drive to play MP3 or WMA files, however, or you'll otherwise have to make do with the built-in FM radio and aforementioned CD player. No word on a release just yet, but it'll apparently only be available in Japan initially, where it'll set you back ¥21,000 (or about $190).

[Via Physorg]

[Nico @ Nov 29th 2007 5:47PM]

Once I drop mine in the WC... with this I won't have problem the next time lol
http://www.spymac.com/details/?2304955

[Adam @ Nov 29th 2007 6:48PM]

"You'll need to supply your own USB drive to play MP3 or WMA files"

Which considering it's likely to be attached either as a 'dongle' or via a cable to a hdd means a waterproof usb storage device is needed just for shiggles as well.

Though granted USB drives are easy and inexpensive but we can still be picky...

[mushrooshi @ Nov 29th 2007 7:04PM]

It won't blend... it is too big.

[671GD @ Nov 29th 2007 9:22PM]

Eww.

[strider_mt2k @ Nov 29th 2007 9:59PM]

-and it's named like something Mork from Ork would say!

...so, you know...that's something, right?

Heh.

[distantguy @ Nov 30th 2007 2:39AM]

"39 inches of water?" Come on Engadget! Are we Americans so stupid that you can't say 1 meter of water? Most people smart enough to read Engadget are smart enough to know what a meter is. I say, quit translating simple standards into stupid, ancient English measurements that only the U.S. and Guatemala use anymore!