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FINIS SWIMP3 V2

The audio quality of the SwiMP3 is quite impressive considering its using bone-conduction audio technology which is exceptionally clear underwater. An interesting feature of the SwiMP3 is that if it is incorrectly placed on our head, it came be rather loud but I'm guessing these are just teething issues and once used for a relative amount of time, the user should be able to overcome this issue. There have also been reports that the SwiMP3 can cause nausea for certain people due the device effecting your inner ear.

Although quite unique, the SwiMP3 is a rather expensive piece of equipment considering it can only hold 256MB of music. However it does support WMA and MP3 and depending on the quality of the music, it can support even more if the files are compressed.
 

The SwiMP3 is one of the most unusual MP3 players available that has been designed exclusively for swimmers which allows you to listen to music while your swimming. By attaching a pair of goggles to the SwiMP3, this allows you to swim and listen to music all at the time. When the device is attached to your goggles and your head, the controls are locate at the back of your head which allows you turn the title on, change tracks and control the volume. It does take some time getting use as you fumble for the controls but after a few laps, you'll be listening to your favourite tunes while you are swimming.

The sound of the SwiMP3 works by placing two discs against your cheekbones and uses patented bone conduction technology to produce the "sound" which is relayed through the bones to your inner ear. When placing the discs on your cheekbones, you need to be very particulate where these are placed because it can do some damage but fortunately, Finis have included some earplugs to assist in the process.

Earplugs - better quality
 

Installing music onto the device is quite simple and it comes with a USB cable (also used to charge the device) and Musicmatch software to transfer your tunes on the unit. For the more savvy computer user, you can manually transfer files to the device.

While testing the device in the pool, the sound quality was exceptionally clear, however it is a strange experience that will take some time getting use to. What was really quite impressive is that even on the lowest volume, it is quite loud underwater but when you come out, it is quite low. We would definitely recommend that you investigate this product if perform monotomous laps over and over again as this may be the device that will give you some excitement to your training. The device is still relatively expensive when compared to other MP3 devices and this device is basically strictly for underwater use only and the 128MB capacity is a little limiting.
 

SwiMP3 v.2™ Specs