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I never really thought about implementing an idea like this but thankfully, Speedo and iRiver have already done the hard work for us. The Aquabeat Waterproof MP3 player has both an appropriate name and look. It can go up to three meters underwater and has a mind-blowing 1GB of storage. Then again, how much music are you gonna need underwater?

With everything being waterproof, I tried to think of how you could possibly use this thing while swimming in the ocean. Then it hit me that this is the perfect MP3 player for your boat or jet ski unless you have an Otter Box or something similar. Oh, and it floats like a turd in case you lose it. Seems like a sure win for $145.

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iRiver Japan announced the X20 multimedia player this afternoon. The X20 is reasonably small and light (98.5×49.0×14.8mm 71g), it spots a 2.2″ QVGA screen, stereo speaker and micoSD slot. The model will come in 2GB and 4GB, and to our excitement the company is also releasing a 8GB version that was not reported at CES.

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Right now, iriver can do no wrong. After their stellar performance at CES 2007, it seems that they are walking on water. And following in their holy path is the new Clix2 which has been released in Korea. So what can you expect to see if you happen to be visiting the country that everyone is always jealous of (they always get the good stuff first)?

To begin, it has a 2.2″ AMOLED dislay with an unlimited viewing angle, it plays video back at 30fps, it is smaller than its predecessor, and currently comes in 2 & 4GB capacities. You might want to hold your breath because an 8GB is sure to come out soon! Pricing is in Korean: 159,000 and 199,000 won for 2 and 4 respectively. –Nik Gomez

iriver Clix2 released in Korea [via dapreview]

As you probably know, the iRiver is a direct competitor to the Apple shuffle. Coming in both black and white high gloss finishes, the iRiver is just about the same size as the shuffle and adds many features to what the shuffle lacks in nearly every department. The S10 has a 1.15″ color OLED screen which goes easy on the battery (which must be small considering how small the S10 is). It currently comes in 1 and 2GB sizes compared to the 1GB shuffle. And now iRiver is introducing a new watch-type accessory for the S10. One very interesting observation that has been made on this new accessory is that it completely covers up the headphone jack. So what does this mean? Maybe a Bluetooth wireless headset? Maybe no listening to music while it’s on your wrist? Let’s hope for the first. iRiver has been doing an amazing job with their massive product launch this year at CES, and this is just one small part of their overall look on things. — Nik Gomez

Transform the iriver S10 into a … Watch? [dapreview]

Like the iriver Clix? You’ll like the iriver S10 even more. Retaining the great D-click system (that is, you browse the menu by taping the 4 rims of the screen) and overall design, the S10 is basically a mini-Clix, measuring 42×30x10.8mm and weighing 17.5g. Extremely wearable. What you get is a 1.15″ 65K color OLED screen, the choice of 1GB or 2GB memory, support for MP3, WMA and OGG. FM tuner and voice recorder are retained, but you’ll have to give up some of the functions such as MPEG4 and Flash support. The S10 comes in 2 color schemes, one similar to the old Clix, and the one announced lately is in full black. According to iriver, the battery should last for 8 hours. The S10 is available in limited markets today, but you can expect a worldwide availability soon. — Sam Chan

iriver Japan iriver S10 Product Page [Press Release]

The upcoming iRiver S7 has fans of the company’s digital audio players eagerly awaiting its release. The leaking of a spec sheet a few weeks back only added fuel to the fire. Recently released pictures of the upcoming player have some people a bit confused, however. The pictures show a player nearly the exact size and shape of an Altoids tin, with a few buttons on the side and a headphone jack.  What’s really going on here is that the new players, in addition to MP3, Ogg, WMA, etc., playback, will feature a plain, flat front on which users can doodle, put stickers, or otherwise personalize the look of their DAP.  It’s a great idea, assuming it’s not an Altoids’n'Photoshop hoax. The iRiver S7 has not been officially announced yet, so there’s no price or date. Maybe soon! — Mike Payne

[via Gizmodo]