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Wednesday October 25, 2006
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One of my fondest memories of the old analog cassette-tape format is of the Sony Sports Walkman: a bright-yellow brick of a player that could actually endure a trip to the beach. The Apple iPod has never been a water-friendly device, which has been a downside of going digital. But for those who want to soak in the rays on the beach without worrying about their electronics, Ultra Products has introduced an affordable line of water-resistant music players, which will be available for the holidays. The Hydra line has 1GB and 2GB models (just $39.99 and $59.99 list, respectively), and both support playback of MP3, WAV, ACT, and WMA files.
They're powered by one AAA battery, so you don't have to worry about recharging the player while you're on the go. The compact Hydra also features an FM tuner and voice recorder. Music files can be transferred to the device through drag-and-drop functionality, via USB; no software is needed. Ultra has also announced its own music download site, aptly named NepTUNES. With each purchase, Hydra owners can earn points that can be applied to future music downloads. It's too late this year for northeasterners like me to enjoy the Ultra Hydra at the beach, but it would make a great stocking stuffer.
Post by Peter Suciu
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