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10/25/2006, 11:25am, EDT

Wednesday, October 25th

'Splash-proof' Hydra takes on Nano

Ultra has previewed the Hydra, a new splash-proof music player designed to withstand use at the beach or by the poolside that stands to compete with Apple's iPod nano. The new player is encased in rubber trim with a tight seal to prevent the occasional contact with water from damaging the electronics inside, and the rubber serves as a shock absorber when the player is accidentally dropped. The Hydra features MP3 and WMA playback, FM radio, and voice recording capability. The device is powered solely by rechargeable AAA batteries for up to eight hours of playback, according to Electronista, and is compatible with both Macs and Windows systems with drag-and-drop music transfers. The Hydra is expected to ship in 1GB ($40) and 2GB ($60) capacities next month. In contrast, Apple's 2GB second-generation iPod nano is priced at $150.


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FastAMX79
let me guess...
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10/25, 11:33am, EDT
the next 'ipod killer'?
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dwoodruff
powered by AA batteries
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10/25, 12:01pm, EDT
Great, I can buy a music player, and endless batteries... nice idea
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climacs
NiMH
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10/25, 4:52pm, EDT
use rechargeables, duh

I think it sounds pretty good for the beach anyway. I wouldn't dare take my iPod to the beach.
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jarod
Get real!
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10/26, 7:11am, EDT
This article / product are nothing but a waste of time.
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