iAudio X5L Battery Swap

Everyone knows that the best mp3 player without amps are the iAudio mp3 players. Amongst those, the most highly celebrated must be the X5L series. The output from the mp3 player is pure eargasm.


However, the battery life span of the X5L lasts slightly over a year and exchanging the in built battery will take 100-150 SGD plus 1 month of waiting time. This is extremely silly to expect a consumer to wait 1 month for the battery exchange.

Thus, I have decided to perform surgery on my X5L to slowly transplant the batteries from another battery source.

This is the operational procedure (pictorial mode)

The Perfect Jogging/Gym Rig

Jogging is boring .. everyone knows that but nothing gets the legs pumping with a great song blasting out the pain in the legs. Ever since I started jogging, i have been looking for the perfect jogging rig (mp3 + headphones). My requirements are simple.

1. Headphones must be relatively sweat proof or at least easily wiped.

2. Headphones must not fall off during jogging or exercise.

3. Jogging rig must be relatively light weight.

After testing/buying a new duds .. i think i have finally discovered the The Perfect Jogging/Gym Rig.

Nike Motion SHJ045

Complete Rig (Nike Motion SHJ045 + Ipod Nano)

Pros

1. Extremely Light Weight

2. The design of the headphones puts a gentle yet firm pressure on the earbuds against the ears. This means that the headphones will not fall off during extreme jogging or exercises. A good and firm hold on the earbuds against the ears also ensures a good sound with minimum air leakage.

3. The earbuds are easily cleaned and allows sweat to flow out of the ears so that the sweat will not create a vaccum between the ears and the earbuds.

Cons

1. Audio Jack is prone to breakage if subjected to pressure.

Audio Jack