Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 Player with FM Radio

by Nu Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.4 x 2.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002KQGUCO
• Item model number: 9MPFWP16008
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,744 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 7, 2009

Product Description

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Nu Dolphin created its waterproof curved touch pad MP3 player so you could enjoy your favorite water activities with your favorite music. Whether you use it as an MP3 player or as an FM radio, the Touch is sure to spice up your daily swim. Guaranteed waterproof, the Touch features a 4GB embedded memory that allows you to store and play 960 songs for up to 8 continuous hours. It plays MP3 and WMA files and receives FM radio signals through the earphone antenna. Features include a built-in rechargeable battery, waterproof earphones, a touch pad, USB cable, user manual disc. Use it while snorkeling, surfing, swimming, fishing--or on land while biking, running, or jogging.

The Nu Dolphin Touch is a waterproof curved MP3 player with a touch pad and FM radio.

Both the waterproof earphone and the waterproof MP3 player were tested to comply with IPX7 international water-resistant standards. The waterproof earphone employs a special non-woven fabric membrane to keep the speaker vibration plate dry while maintaining a high quality sound output. The earpieces are attached with a soft silicone earplug that fits snugly in the ears. The earplugs not only keep the earphones dry but also prevent the earphones from coming loose during vigorous activities.

Features & Specifications:

• Waterproof underwater MP3 player/FM radio
• Plays MP3/WMA files
• FM stereo radio; earphone antenna
• Built-in180mAh/3.7V rechargeable battery
• Dimensions: 66.4 by 21 by 21 millimeters
• Memory capability: 4GB
• Battery: Polymer lithium Ion battery
• Battery Life: Plays continuously for 8 hours
• Supported Format: MP3 / WMA; FM radio
• Charge Time: About 1.5 hours

What's in the Box?
Waterproof MP3 player, waterproof earphone, USB cable, 3 clips, 1 microfiber cleaning cloth, 2 holders

Product Description

An enhanced version of their original 1GB and 2GB MP3 players, this souped-up music player from Nu Technology features 4GB of data storage and a patented earphone antenna that allows you to tune into your favorite FM radio station with a single touch. Perfect for bringing music to your favorite aquatic sports, the Nu Technology Dolphin Touch MP3 player will keep you entertained whether you are out lap swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or surfing.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes it really works., March 4, 2010

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Dave Reiley (China) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 Player with FM Radio (Electronics)

Had the Dolphin in the pool 4 times now after a couple of weeks of hesitation. Touch screen works well enough. Screen locks after a few seconds so you don't trigger a song change by accident. Still learning the system, and as a novice MP3 user (yes, at 47 I did not grow up with one in my crib), I find the instructions rather lame. That may be less of a problem for more tech-wise folks. I saw the volume control option on the touchscreen exactly one time in several attempts to locate it. Luckily, I set it at a tolerable level the one time I saw it as I've never been able to find it again! Controls are managed through the on/select/off button and a touch screen with 4 "buttons" and buried menus. Confuses the hell out of me, but I never learned how to use Windows Media Player to set up a playlist to give you some perspective! Need to rent a teenager to explain how to move around on it...

If you screw the waterproof headphone jack in WELL, I can't imagine having leakage (as per other review). I am not thrilled by the earplug headset, but am getting used to it. There are a number of different size earplug covers included so perhaps I am just trying to shove too large a plug in. Mine came with a better quality normal set of earbuds for out of water fun. In the water, you aren't getting high-fidelity, but you DO GET MUSIC. I am a right side breather when doing the crawl, and my right earplug doesn't fit as well as might be possible. I get water in that ear (as it is often held upward and acts as a water trap) that gets past the earplug. Surprisingly, that doesn't much affect the sound. Generally better sound when ears are submerged, but in all cases, I can hear the music clearly enough to keep my head occupied with something other than counting laps. Tonight for the first time, I eliminated the slower songs from my initial upload and swam HARD for 6-7, 3-4 minute songs. While I can swim a mile without too much trouble, I swim fairly casually. I am sure I did at least a half mile in at least 20 minutes of hard swimming and was hardly aware of the strain. The power of music!

Finally, there are wires on this of course. And the unit is designed to be attached to swimming goggle strap. No goggles would be less than ideal I think, though mine also came with an armband I have not used. With goggles, the wires can be tucked up under the strap in the rear to get them out of the way. With the Dolphin strapped onto the goggle strap with the included flexible clips, and the wires tucked into the goggle strap as well, it has held up for 4 long and/or hard swims. I don't notice the Dolphin at all while swimming. Others certainly do. Been asked about it a bunch already at the pool after swimming! I'm quite pleased in general. Wish me luck on getting past my technical limitations with navigating the menus.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay, but......., August 15, 2010

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This review is from: Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 Player with FM Radio (Electronics)

I bought this as a gift. The sound is great and yes, it is waterproof, but there are some issues. First of all, what you really cannot tell from pictures or the description is how small the screen is. Had the person I bought this for not had excellent closeup vision, we may have had to return it. I don't need glasses at all and had a very hard time. Second of all, it seems that the player requires charging a bit more often than usual and uses the same mini jack the headphones use to charge so if that cable becomes lost or damaged you will probably need to get that from the manufacturer. The controls take some getting used to, but are fine once you do. Also, the headphones, since they use a mini jack, if you need to replace them, you will either have to order them from the manufacturer, use an adapter or find ones with mini a mini jack. Hopefully the jack and headphones will last. All in all it is an okay buy and a good value. If the manufacturer finds a way to make the changes to the mini jack and enlarge the screen, it could be great.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE my new Dolphin Underwater MP3 player, July 5, 2010

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S. Wingfield (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nu Dolphin Touch Waterproof 4 GB MP3 Player with FM Radio (Electronics)

I had an older Dolphin Underwater MP3 player, but it was only .5 GB. It was great! It lasted approximately 1 1/2 to 2 years and then failed to hold a charge. I decided to get the new 4 GB with stereo headphones. It is wonderful!!!!! I haven't had it long enough to really determine how long it's going to last and whether I will encounter any problems, but so far, it's even better than the old one. I loaded my whole music library onto it, and the stereo earphones have an excellent sound quality - MUCH better than my old Dolphin.

I swim laps usually at least 3 times a week, and it helps liven up my workout. It also comes with regular earphones if you want to use it as a normal MP3 player. It's lightweight, fits on my goggles, and is fairly easy to use. The display is bright and visible, but not for older eyes like mine (I have to wear reading glasses). My solution is to just memorize the sequences and deal with it. So far that has worked just fine. If the readout were larger, the whole unit would have to be larger, and I wouldn't want that, so I don't mind the display size. It's pretty easy to download from my music library and it didn't take long to charge it up and get it loaded.

The only drawback to this product (and my last Dolphin) are the earplugs. They go out occasionally, and I did have to buy new ones for the old player. The ones that came with this were defective, but the return/replace was pretty easy. As I said before, the sound quality is excellent. I have tried other ear plugs, but the Dolphin in-your-ear plug is still my favorite. This new stereo version is even better.

I really can't say enough good things about this. It makes my swimming experience so much better!