# Musical Emergency Equipment SM010A MP4 Player Saves Lives and Plays Songs By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-gadgets-the-sm010a-mp4-player References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/01/09/emergency-mp4-player-has-8-functions-including-breathalizer-and-pest-repellent/) & [satycn](http://www.satycn.com/index.html) The SM010A Emergency MP4 Player is an amazing little gadget that will surely save your life. The emergency gadget can play standard [MP3 and MP4 files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbot-smart-amp), and has a radio. The other unique features include a [built-in flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot), [SOS alarm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm), pest and mosquito repellent, and an alcohol breathalyzer. I’m not sure why you would need a breathalyzer during an emergency, but I guess it’s good to find out if you’re sober enough to drive! **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for products that can complete multiple tasks at a time. Items that do this appeal to shoppers with fast-paced lifestyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Gadgets:** There is a growing demand for gadgets that can perform multiple tasks, catering to consumers' fast-paced lifestyles. - **Emergency Tech:** Emergency gadgets that combine entertainment and life-saving features present opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Convenient Survival Tools:** Incorporating survival tools into everyday gadgets offers a convenient solution for emergency preparedness. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the development of multi-functional gadgets that integrate entertainment and emergency features. - **Emergency Preparedness:** The emergency preparedness industry can benefit from incorporating survival tools into everyday gadgets to provide convenience for customers. - **Entertainment and Safety:** Industries related to entertainment and safety can collaborate to create innovative products that combine entertainment value with life-saving features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Safety Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-device.md) - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Portable Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-media-player.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglight-mini.md)