You can use your iPod underwater-with Otter's rubber lined case

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Fort Collins, Colorado- Otter Products llc has extended its OtterBox for iPod line-for music fans who need "rugged protection," the firm says. The new OtterBox for iPod is a group of waterproof, interactive cases for Apple iPod 20GB, 30/40/60GB, mini and the iPod shuffle.

Fort Collins-based Otter says, "whether biking, hiking, boating, working out or just relaxing at the beach," its cases provides vital protection for active lifestyles-for $29.95-$49.95.

Innovative rubber lining inside the case cradles the iPod: with a waterproof headphone jack and waterproof headphones, the OtterBox for iPod "can even go swimming," the firm said.