MP3 Sunglasses Review by I4U

[Suhit Gupta]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.i4u.com/section-viewarticle-115.html' target='_blank'>http://www.i4u.com/section-viewarticle-115.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Music to my ears! Precisely what I envisioned and heard when I effortlessly “strapped on” a pair of these CNGTEK flash MP3 sunglasses. That’s right; no wires, Bluetooth modules or other unnecessary accoutrements dangling from any part of your body. They seamlessly contour to the shape of your eyes, nose and ears as good as any standard set of sunglasses. No, worry not, as your “looks” won’t be diminished at all by these. In fact, the opposite is probably true. You may be one of those people who “need” a very good pair of sunglasses and you receive the additional benefit of listening to your favorite music while being today’s fashion aficionado as well."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/mp3_glasses_review.jpg" /><br /><br />It is so cool, the Oakley sunglasses just get cooler. Unfortunately, I would never buy them simply because I don't like the design as much, and I am referring to the design of the glasses themselves. I wish they would strike a deal with Ray Ban or some such and then we would have the ultimate marriage of style and technology. Does anyone else agree with me?

[mcsouth]

Unfortunately, I am a full time prescription glasses person (never could adjust to the idea of sticking contact lens in my eyes...), so this isn't an option for me. I did try on a pair of the original Oakley Thumps (?), or whatever they were called. Kinda cool - I took a picture of my 12 year old son wearing them! - but I had to wonder about the long term comfort of these glasses, due to the weight, among other things.

Other issue is that you just don't wear sunglasses all the time - I end up changing out my sunglasses for my regular glasses whenever I enter a store or restaurant, for example, so these glasses really have a limited use pattern, and end up being a supplementary MP3 player, not one that you would use anytime, anywhere. Yes, they say that they have photosensitive lens, but most of that tech that I've tried has its limitations.

I think a better solution would be to adapt some of these Bluetooth phone earpieces such that you could wear a pair of buds that were wirelessly connected to the player in your pocket - a much more usable and robust solution, IMHO, and less bulky than some of the current BT headphones on the market.

[jeffd]

haha mcsouth, was about to say the same. How about for us legit geeks who have perscription glasses? ;)

[Chris Gohlke]

You can have prescription Oakleys made. I had this done a few years ago since my Rx is pretty stable. Money well spent. It is pretty cool having wrap around lenses that have your Rx. Makes you realize how much of your peripheral vision you miss out on with normal glasses.

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

Both Oakley and Rudy Projects have prescription stuff. I personally prefer the stuff from RP.

[Kacey Green]

haha mcsouth, was about to say the same. How about for us legit geeks who have prescription glasses? ;)
Hear, hear! although I prefer photosensitive, because I always misplace/damage my sunglasses.