The cranky MP3 player
Does your MP3 player run out of juice at all the wrong times for you? If so, then the 'cranking MP3 player' from Thanko might be what you need. This MP3 player with 1GB memory storage has a hand crank for you to turn so as to regenerate the cell.
Sure, you can sit on the train and twiddle your crank but to save you from such embarrassing moments, this does allow for recharge via USB. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get a full-charge but if you insist on cranking, it will take about 10 minutes at 2.5 rotations / second to give you the equivalent recharge of 50 minutes via USB.
The player body is hard plastic and music is transfered to the player via Windows Media Player. The MP3 and WMA files can range in size from 32kbps up to 250kbps. This player has no screen thereby minimizing drain on the 3.5 hour cell-life. It weighs 88.8 grams, measures 75 x 45 x 34.5mm, and costs 5,980 en.