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Flash MP3 players for Runners in the Rain

Apr 25, 2005 12:54PM PDT

I am looking for a flash-based MP3 player that I can use in the rain. I bought an iaudio U2 which is not weather resistant. The reviews on the ones that may be "water-resistant" (Sony NW-S23, Nike-Philips MP3 Run/Max, and the Rio's-Forge, Cali, Sport) show that they may not be able to withstand the rain. I'm also not interested in those new underwater ones. Anybody have any experience in running in the rain? Thanks.

carlucciwu

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Nike/Phillips is water resistant . . . I think.
Aug 26, 2005 10:40PM PDT

My wife has been using the Nike/Phillips PSA mp3 player (the 256mb version) for a little over a year. It has done great in the rain/dust/etc. We live on a farm, so she does most of her running outsite. She trains for marathons, so this mp3 player gets a ton of use.

HOWEVER, the Nike/Phillips mp3 player died the other day. The screen doesn't work anymore, and it won't stop. I really don't think it was from water. The player is sealed up better than any other I've seen.

The reviews on the Sone NW-S23 are steering me clear of that, but I've had VERY good luck with Sony Sport equipment (as far as durability).

I need to get a new mp3 player for her ASAP. I'm leaning toward the RCA Lyra RD2217. I'm just not sure of its durability.

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(NT) (NT) NOT THE LYRA!!!! (NT)
Aug 27, 2005 9:57AM PDT
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Creative MuVo Micro
Aug 31, 2005 5:20AM PDT

HI Carlucciwu,

I run in the rain with my Creative MuVo Micro all the time - I just shove it in my waistband and pull my shirt over it.

It's been a bit wet and still operates without a hitch (aside from the backlight buzzing noise problem it has always had - even with new firmware - a minor annoyance at most).

-Sablazo

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Look At IRIVER AMERICA
Aug 31, 2005 8:07AM PDT