MILPITAS, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Going where no MP3 players have gone, iRiver and Diver Entertainment Systems (DES) today announced the H2O Audio DV series. Building on iRiver's #1 ranking iFP-300T series flash players, the players are fully submersible to depths of up to 200 feet enabling users to enjoy digital audio while SCUBA diving, snorkeling, free diving and engaging in other active water sports.

As a unique addition to iRiver's successful line of feature-rich portable audio devices, the new H2O Audio DV series combines an award-winning iRiver MP3 player with DES's patented durable, waterproof housing featuring a headphone amplifier, robust controls and secure locking mechanism.

The H2O Audio DV series feature up to 512MB* of storage capable of holding over 16 hours** of music and provide up to 24 hours of battery life using one AA and one 9V battery. The player comes with accessories including, underwater earphones, high-quality earphones, fastening clip, maintenance kit, user manuals, software CD, USB Cable, line-in cable and 9V and AA batteries.

"Our MP3 players combined with DES's innovative, waterproof housing open a new frontier for divers," said Jonathan Sasse, president of iRiver America. "With the H2O Audio DV, iRiver remains at the forefront in providing the ultimate listening experience anywhere on Earth."

"The positive feedback we have received has been phenomenal. While underwater, the diver is virtually surrounded by audio, which enriches the overall diving experience," said Carl Pettersen of DES. "The possible uses beyond music, such as underwater audio tours of historic sites, or enhanced training, makes the availability of this product very exciting."

H2O Audio DV Housing Features:
-- 200ft depth rating
-- Robust controls
-- Attachment for lanyard/clip
-- Secure locking mechanism
-- Maintenance kit included
-- Removable clip attaches speaker to dive mask
-- Amplified stereo headphone output

iFP-300T Series Feature:
-- Up to 512MB internal storage
-- Supports MP3 and WMA music files
-- Integrated digital FM tuner with presets
-- Record from FM tuner directly to player
-- Built-in voice recorder
-- iRiver Music Manager for music transfers
-- Supports file transfers from MoodLogic music software

Pricing and Availability

Reserve an H2O Audio DV through an Oceanic Pro dealer by logging on to http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/2004/reservemp3.cfm .

MSRP for the H2O Audio DV series ranges from $349.95 to $649.95.

For More Information Please visit www.iRiverAmerica.com/H2Oaudio .

About Diver Entertainment Systems

Diver Entertainment Systems, founded in 2002, is a developer and manufacturer of water-sport audio systems. DES is merging the participation in water-sports, and the enjoyment of personal audio. DES is located in San Diego, CA, where its' employees and founders are active water-sport enthusiasts. They are dedicated to developing products that meet the tough physical demands of all watersports. More information can be found on Diver Entertainment Systems website at: http://www.desworldwide.com/ .

About iRiver

iRiver is the emerging global leader in delivering portable digital media devices. iRiver provides consumers with the viewing, listening and recording flexibility to accommodate their active lifestyles by manufacturing award-winning hybrid products supporting existing and emerging formats, including MP3, OGG, ASF, WMA and WMA-DRM. Milpitas-based iRiver America, Inc. can be found on the Web at http://www.iriveramerica.com/ .

* 1MB equals 1,000,000 bytes, not all drive space available for file storage. ** Over 16 hours of music based on Windows Media format at 64kbps. iRiver America is a registered trademark of iRiver America, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.