Waterproof your iPod
By Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Want to listen to music underwater, or while surfing? It’s all possible with a totally waterproof iPod case. Fully compatible with the latest 5th generation video iPods, you could even watch Finding Nemo underwater, while looking for him amongst the coral!
The H2O Waterproof iPod case!
With cameras having had waterproof casings for years, if not decades, it should come as no surprise that consumers want other digital devices to be waterproof as well. While two or three of the latest camera models are now waterproof without needing any special casings whatsoever, Apple hasn’t yet designed a waterproof iPod.
While they may do that in the future, some consumers have demanded the ability to use their iPod underwater today. Now waterproof cases with impact and element resistance for the iPod have arrived.
The H2O Audio Advanced Waterproof Housing for Apple iPod with Video, along with cases for the Shuffle, nano, Mini and older iPod generations are the answer. Already available for several months in the US, H2O has officially arrived in Australia, just in time for our hot summer season – and the potential of plenty of beachside action and underwater fun.
Each case is submersible up to 3 meters, although there is a catch – you’ll need to buy a pair of H2O Audio fully waterproof headphones at AUD $49.95 with most models of the waterproof case to complete the waterproof package.
Understanding that people want to keep the ease of using an iPod intact wherever they are, H2O have designed their case with a ‘Commander’ Scroll Wheel which lets you easily control player functions even under water.
Summer iPod surfing fun! The H2O’s armband in action…
A latch and seal tight locking system ensures no water can get it, while a side benefit of keeping the H2O in the case it keeping it safe from scratches or any other damage.
Costs for each case varies slightly depending on the model it is designed for. The H20 Video case for 5G iPods is AUD $110. The H2O case for the 1st-gen nano retails for AUD $99, while the case for the 1st-gen Shuffle is AUD $59.95. All three cases come with an armband.
As explained earlier, the matching fully waterproof headphones cost AUD $49.95 and are sold separately.
There’s also a case for the Mini, however this model comes with the waterproof headphones. It costs AUD $159.95. For those still holding onto their 4G iPods, H2O makes a case for you too. It also comes complete with headphones and is likewise AUD $159.95.
If you’ve a hankering to take your iPod on an underwater adventure, the H2O cases are what you need – until Apple’s own waterproof model, but no-one expects that anytime soon. For more information, visit H2O’s website.
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June 21st, 2008
My waterhousing and Ipod ripped out of the arm band when surfing. I lost it on a wipeout. I thought it might float in but I did not see it come to the shore and couldn’t find it floating. Total loss was around $500.
July 11th, 2008
Rubbish. I have had two kits from H2O Audio for different ipods. The headphones only work on one channel for the first kit; H2O did not respond to emails or phone about this. The waterproofing failed on the the second, blowing the iPod. And before this happened, it was very difficult to work the controls when the iPod was in the case. There is no support, no response, terrible company, avoid at all costs.
September 29th, 2008
I have had a similar experience with H2O audio products. Leaky cases, bad fitting headsets with poor audio…. After trying several brands and types of waterproof audio products, I have found that the only one that really works is the Swimman waterproof iPod Shuffle and their waterproof headset. The fit is very comfortable and the sound qulaity is great. After over a year of heavy use, no problems.