H2O Audio Leads the iPod Adventure Sport Experience Inland

H2O Audio Leads the iPod Adventure Sport Experience Inland

H2O Audio's New 'Outdoor' Product Line Provides Affordable, Impact and Element Resistant Apple(R) iPod(R) Player Protection for Land-based Activities in Any Conditions

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- H2O Audio (Outdoor Retailer Booth #33183) the leading provider of waterproof housings and headphones for Apple iPod and other mp3 players, announced today the introduction of its new "Outdoor" product line.

The new Outdoor line is designed to provide land-based sport athletes with the rich, "total immersion" experience H2O Audio has been thrilling water sport enthusiasts with since its roll-out in May, 2005. The new line is the latest addition to the company's proven and globally popular line of waterproof adventure sport accessories for iPod and mp3 music players. First-look products will be on display in H2O Audio's booth at the Summer Market Outdoor Retailer tradeshow. The show runs August 9, through 13 at the Salt Lake City, Utah convention center.

"We designed our new Outdoor gear line in response to strong customer demand and to help expand the outdoor experience for everyone," said Kristian Rauhala, CEO of H2O Audio. "The Outdoor line provides high quality affordable accessories that feature great functionality, compact size, and rugged durability. Our Outdoor gear will enable everyone to use their iPod player for the widest range of activities possible."

H2O Audio introduces the new line with the first housing geared to Apple iPod nano players. The new H2O Audio Outdoor iPod nano housing leverages patented engineering and design to deliver economical, all-element and impact resistant protection regardless of outdoor conditions or recreational environments. Lighter weight and featuring a slimmer design than its waterproof sister products, the Outdoor gear is designed by sports people and provides a 'total sport experience'. It allows land-based sport enthusiasts to immerse themselves in sound and action with ease and is ideally suited for activities ranging from snow based sports to aerobic workouts, climbing, bicycling and terrain-based sports.

H2O Audio Outdoor Housing features include:

* Impact and element resistant housing for Apple iPod nano Players

* Patented Commander(TM) Scroll Wheel control assembly allows full
control of the Apple Click Wheel in the elements even while wearing
a glove

* Locking Slider system is designed to keep the player safe and closed
on impact

* Custom form fitting housing

* Sleek, lightweight, ready-wear design

* Allows use of any standard headphones

* Allows access to iPod's Dock connector

* Removable belt clip allows the housing to be easily attached for on
the go wear

* Includes outdoor sport armband for secure and accessible activity wear

H2O Audio technology delivers unique full-function player control that gives users ready access to all proprietary command functions even when wearing gloves or drenched with perspiration. The new H2O Audio Outdoor line will hit markets in early September and makes a perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiasts gear bag.

Pricing and Availability

MSRP for the H2O Audio Outdoor for iPod nano housing is USD $39.98 H2O Audio products and accessories for Apple iPods and mp3 players are available at selected Apple stores, Apple online store, local surf/wake/swim stores and other retailers and dealers globally, as well as from the H2O Audio eStore at www.h2oaudio.com.

About H2O Audio

H2O Audio is the leading provider of waterproof housings, headsets, and accessories for Apple iPod and mp3 players, supporting use in water, snow and other extreme environments. H2O Audio provides patented waterproof solutions allow consumers to significantly enhance their action sports experience. For more information about San Diego-based H2O Audio please visit www.h2oaudio.com.

Apple, iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. H2O Audio is a registered trademark of Diver Entertainment Systems, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

CONTACT:
Tom Harvey
theCommunications
(530) 257-3533
thecommunications@publicist.com

Source: H2O Audio

CONTACT: Tom Harvey of theCommunications, +1-530-257-3533,
thecommunications@publicist.com, for H2O Audio

Web site: http://www.h2oaudio.com/

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