A Waterproof iPod Perfect for Swimming Laps
Family Tech with Christina
August 17, 2012 at 7:40 pm
by Christina Tynan-Wood
Watching the Olympics was fun. It got me inspired to get back into swimming. But two weeks later, I remember why I lost my inspiration in the first place and turned to walking instead. When I go for a long walk, I can listen to an audio book using either my phone or an MP3 player. When I swim, all I can listen to is bubbles and my own mind trying to convince me it’s time to go home and park it on the couch. I try to ignore that voice but with nothing to drown it out, it eventually wins.
So I went looking for a way to listen to an audio book while swimming. I know there are cases and MP3 players designed to use in the water. And I’ve tried most of them. (And reviewed the best I’d found last time I faced this dilemma at my other blog GeekGirlfriends.com.) But I wanted something that would work seamlessly with Audible.com so I wouldn’t have to go through some crazy file copying scenario just to go swimming. And I found it: A waterproof iPod ($160)
The folks at Underwater Audio take an iPod Shuffle and make it waterproof. So that means it will work with Audible.com, iTunes, and anything else that works with the iPod. But it can also go in the water. Exactly what I was looking for! I took it for a swim. And it was glorious.
Everyone in the pool saw me with my cute blue iPod clipped to the strap of my swimsuit. And I could see them cringe in anticipation of impending doom as I jumped into the water wearing it. But my book didn’t miss a beat when I hit the water. I started swimming and got caught up in the narrative. I kept swimming until I’d exceeded my goal for the evening and started on next week’s goals. (I’m listening to Faithful Place by Tana French, which is a great listen so far, complete with Irish accents, tense Irish family relationships, and a murder mystery that reaches into the detective’s personal past.)
An iPod Shuffle is $49. And the waterproofed iPod Shuffle from Underwater Audio is $160. But, if you are a swimmer, surfer, boater, or someone who likes to run or walk in the rain, I know you are with me on this.
Christina Tynan-Wood writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle, and is the author of “How to Be a Geek Goddess.”You can find her at GeekGirlfriends.com, as well as here on Momster.com.
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Hi Switch Easy,
First off, full disclosure: I’ve done some work for Underwater Audio, the company that makes this. They are tested to 200′ in salt and chlorine water. I’ve had mine for about 5 months and had no problems with it. I’ve talked to several customers who are into 1yr+ with no issues. There is a one year warranty – same as Apple.
- RSMYTHE
A while back, when I first saw Steve Jobs announce the new version of the iPod shuffle, with integrated clip and super-small form factor, I was excited. I exercise a lot, mostly running, biking and swimming. Music (or “books on tape”) makes the whole experience a lot more tolerable, and the iPod shuffle with its light weight and built-in clip is a perfect companion.
This is a great idea. It is a shame though that the price is to steep. I have tried just regular waterproof ipod cases in the past, and they have barely kept the ipod dry from a splashing, let along being safe in a completely submerged environment. Do you have any update on the long term effects of getting this ipod wet? Does it work in chlorine/salt pools?