Jasmine France,
Senior Associate Editor
January 29, 2008
It's that time of year again. We're fresh in the middle of a banner year for skiing and snowboarding. California and the Pacific Northwest continue to get pounded by storm after storm, meaning Mts. Ranier, Hood, and Bachelor, and Lake Tahoe have fantastic snow pack and can likely expect to keep it well into spring. Even Southern Cali is getting a healthy dose this year, with snow levels dropping in altitude. And other parts of the west and the midwest are expecting a string of storms to add to the already healthy dose of powder. Then of course there's the northeast and, well, has there ever been a shortage of the white stuff there? No matter where you call home, now's the perfect time to dust off the sticks if you haven't already. Whether you ski, snowboard, or sled, some tunes can really put you in the carving mood. All of the MP3 players and accessories below are perfect for a day on the slopes. These devices are durable, compact, and easy to use. Oh yeah, and if you're looking for an audio gadget that does double-duty as a beer cooler, make friends with Burton's Lil' Buddy.
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| The Bottom Line | The Oakley Thump 2 is a great choice for athletes who want portable tunes minus the headphone cord. | Active users looking to combine their love of music with their zest for outdoor activity should definitely consider Oakley's Split Thump MP3-playing sunglasses. | Skiers, snowboarders, and wire-haters alike will be well suited by the Giro TuneUps Wireless headphones, which can really pump out the tunes. As a cell phone headset, however, this unit fails. | The Burton Audex iPod Field Jacket is one of the most stylish and manageable ways to listen to your iPod while snowboarding or skiing. | The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an incredible value that's set to edge out the competition with a user-friendly interface, gym-worthy design, and great sound quality. | The NW-S200 Walkman proves once again that Sony knows what it's doing in the hardware department; fitness-minded users should take a close look at this flash MP3 player. But make sure you're comfortable with SonicStage before you commit. |
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| Battery technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Lithium ion |
| Headphones Form Factor | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Ear-cup |
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Digital player Cellular phone |
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| Digital player (recorder) |
WMA WAV MP3 AAC |
WMA WAV Protected WMA (DRM 9) MP3 AAC |
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WMA FLAC Ogg Vorbis MP3 Audible WMA DRM |
WMA ATRAC3 MP3 AAC ATRAC3plus |
| Software type |
Drivers & Utilities |
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Drivers & Utilities |
Sony SonicStage CP |
| Digital Player total harmonic distortion |
0.10 % |
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0.6 in x 0.6 in x 3.8 in |
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Polished white |
Warm gray |
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Black |
Black |
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Stereo |
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USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
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Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
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6 hour(s) |
7 hour(s) |
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18 hour(s) |
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Integrated |
Integrated |
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Integrated |
Integrated |
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