By Judi Dash
Swimming can be great exercise and also music to your ears with the SwiMP3 Waterproof MP3 Music Player.
The player and speakers are built into dual headphones, which clip onto any swim goggle or snorkeling mask. The device uses bone conduction technology, transmitting sound via the user's facial bones, which leads to vibration of the fluid in the inner ear.
The system — increasingly popular in hearing aids — can enhance clarity and be more comfortable for the wearer than the standard process of transmission through the ear canal.
Up to 60 songs, in either MP3 or WMA format, can be downloaded to the player from a PC or Mac using the attached USB connector, which also recharges the built-in battery. Buttons control volume as well as on/off, next/previous and shuffle functions.
SwiMP3 (130013), $149.99, finisinc.com, 888-333-4647.
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Personal protection system to screech at the bad guys
Makeup sets with small compacts for travel
Light weight fabric duffle from CindaB
A purse hook that is also a bangled bracelet
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Zibra Open It multi-tool for slicing through tough plastic wraps
Hand-held digital luggage scale from Balanzza
Label Buddy, for making labels while you travel
The Walkin' Bag ZipCart holds a retractable seat
The tiny portable PrintStik printer
Outdoor metal firepit folds to be portable
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A toothbrush sanitizer for two
Luggage tags with pizzazz
Soft socks for flip-flips and sandals
A Doublewide sleeping bag for cuddling comfortably
Pocket organizers for cars hold cell phones, credit cards
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