Motorola RAZRWIRE Eyewear

July 26, 2005 by budda
Filed under Audio, Communication, Fashion, Gadgets, Mobile Phones

Motorola and Oakley have announced that the much-awaited RAZRWIRE Bluetooth eyewear. Following sunglasses with integrated MP3 player and headphones, the company now announced sunglasses that are similar in design but can be used as headset for Bluetooth-enabled cellphones.

RAZRWIRE combines Oakley optics with Bluetooth wireless technology so you can listen to a Bluetooth MP3 player or carry on phone conversations while up to 30 feet away from your compatible Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.

“Seamless mobility is here, now with the availability of RAZRWIRE” said Bruce Hawver, vice president of companion products, Motorola’s Mobile Device business. “Motorola and Oakley are bringing innovative wearable technology to life. With this one-of-a-kind Bluetooth-enabled mobile eyewear, active consumers can stay connected while moving from one environment to the next.Ã¢â¬Â

The RAZRWire supports protocol version 1.1 and 1.2 meaning that itÃ¢â¬â¢ll be compatible with most Bluetooth enabled phones and other devices on the market. YouÃ¢â¬â¢ll enjoy five long hours of talk time and about 100 hours stand by.

Bluetooth Sniff Mode technology increases the battery life of RAZRWIRE, offering continuous talk time of more than five hours and standby time of up to approximately 100 hours. RAZRWIRE is designed for comfort Ã¢â¬â moduleÃ¢â¬â¢s speaker can be worn on either ear or removed entirely depending on your preference.

For durability and all-day comfort, the RAZRWIREÃ¢âÂ¢ frame is made of OakleyÃ¢â¬â¢s proprietary O-Luminum, an alloy 40 percent lighter than pure titanium. Custom engineered spring hinges provide a secure, adaptable fit, and soft UnobtainiumÃÂ® components increase grip with perspiration for virtually any activity your involved in. The PlutoniteÃÂ® lenses, which filter out 100 percent of UV and harmful blue light, feature OakleyÃ¢â¬â¢s patented XYZ OpticsÃÂ®, an innovation that maximizes clarity at all angles of vision throughout all surfaces of the wrapped lens contours.

The semi-rimless design means thereÃ¢â¬â¢s no frame rim to block your downward view. The engineering construction of the lens and frame meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards for impact protection. RAZRWIREÃ¢âÂ¢ can also accommodate Oakley prescription lenses with an optional prescription lens adapter.

Trendy products never come cheap and so its no surprise that Oakley’s latest “Eyewear” is the most expensive Bluetooth headset on the market.

The RAZRWIRE will be available in the US in early August priced at US$300.

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