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All of you swimmers out there have probably been dying to take the new iPod shuffle into the pool with you during laps, haven’t you?  Until now, your choices were either a plastic bag (which doesn’t work) or a case made for an iPod nano.  SwimMan has introduced the product you see to your right.  Wait… that’s just an iPod shuffle, right?  Nope, you’d be wrong.  The product to the right is actually a SwimMan waterproofed shuffle.  That’s right, they waterproof the actual iPod case, instead of enclosing it in bulky plastic like other companies.  SwimMan charges $150 for a 100% waterproofed iPod shuffle, and $250 for the shuffle and a waterproof headset.  And have no fear, the unit comes with a 1-year limited warranty for all you skeptics out there.

Site [SwimMan] Via [Digital World]

Well it looks like our “intelligence" came through. Today Apple released 4 new $79 products in the form of new colored iPod Shuffles. Although I was hoping for something along the lines of iLife and iWork, I’m totally cool with a hot pink shuffle.

“When we designed the new shuffle we entered into a new space of fashion—the idea that you can wear it in your favorite color is a great extension,” Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, told Macworld

Well as long as your favorite color is Pink, Orange, Green, Blue, or Silver. I think the biggest question is, with the new paint job, does this make them 2.5-Gen shuffles?

Product [Apple] via [TUAW]

Did you know that you can clip this thing anywhere? I know it is crazy, what an amazing idea! But honestly it is a cool spot for the Apple 2g iPod shuffle (though not too original).

You didn’t think that we would forget about your birthday now did you? It has been so great to watch you grow from a little big infant and actually slim down each year since. I am so proud how you have matured and gain the ability to soak up so many tunes, videos, podcasts, games, pictures, and files with that large memory. Remember when you thought that 1,000 songs was going to be a lot to handle? Now your little brother can handle 2,000 and the new baby is holding it down with 250—but boy isn’t he a little one compared to you (and he can never make up his mind which song to play next).

Believe me, I was pulling for you ever since the beginning. While most thought that you didn’t fit/look like the rest of the family I felt that you were a great addition. Look at the numbers, you essentially drive the family right now. Heck, your so cute that around 70% of the market carries you around and you have generated more wealth for the family than it had in all of 2001.

So go on, celebrate, you deserve it.

Now we know it’s no Audioengine5 giveaway, but don’t you still love free stuff?  Head over to our contest posting for a chance to win one of the following products (pictured above)…

1. Virago black Z-Attache 17” laptop bag


2. Cellboost Palm Treo (all models) instant battery charger
3. Cellboost Motorola instant battery charger
4. Cellboost iPod shuffle rechargeable charger
5. Microsoft (review unit) fingerprint reader
6. Cellfan Rolling Stones iPod nano skin


7. Cellfan Star Wars iPod 5G 30 BG skin


8. Allsop water motif iPod nano slick skin

The contest ends at 1:00PM today so head over there and post a comment… that’s all you’ve got to do!  In the mean time, send us over some presents to make our birthday wishes come true.  More amazing contests are on their way!

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