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Hand-crank MP3 player is nearly green-overkill
The Eco Media Player is a gadget that may take the whole environmentalist movement a tad too far. This is the world's first crank-powered MP3 and video player. This is a play on the original crank-powered AM/FM radios that are an essential part of any survival kit. It does include an AM/FM radio and flashlight for survival kit purposes, but when the power is knocked out of my apartment complex, I don't think my 80's Jams playlist will do me any good.
The player can store up to 500 songs and includes SD expandability. Cranking the device for a minute produces 40 minutes worth of MP3 time. Easily, the most useful feature of this do-it-all green gadget is the mini-USB port so more important devices, like cellphones, can be charged from the Eco Media Player's hand-crank. It is available for $275.
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By Conf at 8:11 PM ON 02/13/08
At least my MP3 player would never run flat while I was out.
By nrawson at 3:05 PM ON 05/22/08
Does it have radio, cause if it does, this is one of the most frickin' greatest little gadget thing of all time!!
By halifaxmonstor87 at 3:02 PM ON 05/23/08
I truly think that if humanity buys into beautiful products like this, global warming will stop and we will be in balance with nature like we were in the 70ś! I LOVE AMERICA!!!!!!!!! AMERICA!!!!! AMERICA!!!!! LOVE US< WE´RE AMERICA!!
By CJ at 8:25 PM ON 07/06/08
Can anyone tell me where this mp3 player can be purchased in the United States for $275?
(retail stores,online stores)
By outside at 9:23 AM ON 09/01/09
excellent for backpacking. can't see much advantage if you are near a car or an outlet though, but I would buy it just to have some tunes in the backcountry.
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excellent for backpacking. can't see much advantage if you are near a car or an outlet though, but I would buy it ...More »