Get bored on deco?

Ben Field · 30th August 2006, 14:38

Audio books are generally recorded at a lower bit rate than music, hence longer play on smaller memory MP3. Also you can reduce the bit rate of MP3's if you have the right software to squeeze more on.

Maybe some enterprising individual could prise one open and fit a larger memory chip as well.... for the price its not bad!

Seems like the perfect device for listening to Scuba Podcasts :-)

JonnyB · 30th August 2006, 14:45

I want one... Anyone in the States or in Canada that can get one and send it to me.

/Jonny

***diverklondike*** · 30th August 2006, 14:57

Louis,

Have some green for finding this and sharing it!!

The origional retail for this thing was $295 USD.... I wanted one but would not part with the $$$ at the time...

It will be a fun toy for oyster dives this winter.

Dive Safe..

Mark

Quote: (Originally Posted by louisrankin)

I thought I would share this I have just purchased a 200ft/60m waterproof 128mb MP3 player from iriver for $40 + $28 to ship to Canada as they will not post to the UK being delivered to a friend

https://secure13.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=iriver&BusType=BtoC&Count1=87861269 7&Count2=795753121

Louis

Jason Ooi · 30th August 2006, 15:09

I look for one...what is the depth rating?
How much you bought?

decoweenie · 30th August 2006, 15:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Ooi)

I look for one...what is the depth rating?
How much you bought?

Read the post before asking...

Ben Field · 30th August 2006, 15:22

Just ordered one too, might be a laugh... depth rating is impressive, beats most cheap camera housing, guess its because its so small.

Deeper than that I guess you could leave it hanging in the station!

BEN

Mdemon · 30th August 2006, 15:49

How do the headphones work?

As someone suggested, lower the bit rate and you can get more on.

barney · 30th August 2006, 16:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

How do the headphones work?

There is an additional battery in the housing that powers the earphones, which are basically speakers. They work very well. There are plastic "thingies" that can attach to your mask strap, but in my limited experience found them uncomfortable. When I took those off and simply slid them under a hood to be held in place, it worked much better. Be careful with the volume control, especially when getting out of the water or clearing your ears as you may find it louder than expected.

Ben Field · 30th August 2006, 16:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by barney)

There is an additional battery in the housing that powers the earphones, which are basically speakers. They work very well. There are plastic "thingies" that can attach to your mask strap, but in my limited experience found them uncomfortable. When I took those off and simply slid them under a hood to be held in place, it worked much better. Be careful with the volume control, especially when getting out of the water or clearing your ears as you may find it louder than expected.

Dare I say it? Oh okay then..... "Sound" advice there.... thanks

BEN

decoweenie · 30th August 2006, 18:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

Dare I say it? Oh okay then..... "Sound" advice there.... thanks

British wit strikes again...

30th August 2006, 14:38	#11 (permalink)
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*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,557	Re: Get bored on deco? Louis, Have some green for finding this and sharing it!! The origional retail for this thing was $295 USD.... I wanted one but would not part with the $$$ at the time... It will be a fun toy for oyster dives this winter. Dive Safe.. Mark Quote: (Originally Posted by louisrankin) I thought I would share this I have just purchased a 200ft/60m waterproof 128mb MP3 player from iriver for $40 + $28 to ship to Canada as they will not post to the UK being delivered to a friend https://secure13.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=iriver&BusType=BtoC&Count1=87861269 7&Count2=795753121 Louis
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30th August 2006, 15:09	#14 (permalink)
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Get bored on deco? Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Ooi) I look for one...what is the depth rating? How much you bought? Read the post before asking... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,570	Re: Get bored on deco? Just ordered one too, might be a laugh... depth rating is impressive, beats most cheap camera housing, guess its because its so small. Deeper than that I guess you could leave it hanging in the station! BEN __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,904	Re: Get bored on deco? How do the headphones work? As someone suggested, lower the bit rate and you can get more on. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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barney Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 270	Re: Get bored on deco? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) How do the headphones work? There is an additional battery in the housing that powers the earphones, which are basically speakers. They work very well. There are plastic "thingies" that can attach to your mask strap, but in my limited experience found them uncomfortable. When I took those off and simply slid them under a hood to be held in place, it worked much better. Be careful with the volume control, especially when getting out of the water or clearing your ears as you may find it louder than expected. __________________ Michael C. Barnette ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER EXPLORERS
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Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,570	Re: Get bored on deco? Quote: (Originally Posted by barney) There is an additional battery in the housing that powers the earphones, which are basically speakers. They work very well. There are plastic "thingies" that can attach to your mask strap, but in my limited experience found them uncomfortable. When I took those off and simply slid them under a hood to be held in place, it worked much better. Be careful with the volume control, especially when getting out of the water or clearing your ears as you may find it louder than expected. Dare I say it? Oh okay then..... "Sound" advice there.... thanks BEN __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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