If you care about MP3 players, you might remember the SwiMP3, an MP3 player designed specifically for use when swimming. Handy if you swim a lot, but what if you just like to run or bike in rain and snow? You don’t really want to wear a swimming accessory while you’re running — unless you’re running to the pool, I guess, but let’s ignore that contingency for now.

That’s why this XtreamP3 looks like more of a match for me. It’s still a little much since it’s designed for people who, you know, exercise, but I could probably use it when I have to walk in the rain to our weekly Call of Cthulhu game. And you can also use it when doing some washing work or other housework, don’t have to worry about the water and dusts!

It’s now on the market at the cost of $150, which is admittedly pretty expensive for a 1GB player. But notice that it comes with a neoprene arm strap and has integrated headphones, actually more than a ruggedized Shuffle. Hopefully we all can enjoy the pleasure soon.