Motorola’s Oasis headsets are comfortable. Just how comfortable? Imagine taking a nap while cuddled next to a friendly labrador and that will give you something of a starting point. The company’s new boom-style headset has been given a release date and a price. October 3rd at around $80.
The Oasis headsets are rated for 12mph of wind resistance and uses dual mics to cancel out extra noise. Look for them at AT&T stores at first and then everywhere else at a later date. It’s sort of like the iPhone of headsets!
Posted in: Motorola, iPod Fashion
The fully-wearable computer is the ultimate goal, to many techies. Companies have tried, and failed, to create a comfortable prototype time and time again. Now Motorola is entering the fray. It seems the behemoth has snatched up the previously indie Kopin Golden-i wearable computer
The whole thing is based on a head mounted, magnified SVGA LCD that purportedly allows for the user to still take in their surroundings. It uses Windows CE and is powered by an OMAP3530 processor. The entire experience is voice controlled, which is an added bonus. As expected, the usual bells and whistles are included, meaning wifi, Bluetooth, USB etc.
Of course, it’s only a concept for now. As such, there is no real software for it. Also, it makes you look pretty weird. Not sure if that ..read more
Posted in: Bluetooth, Motorola, Wearable Computing
After covering a lot of Jackets, we are now into the Bag and Backpack section of our virtual Wearable Electronic store.
The first company that launched a backpack with Wearable Electronic technology integrated was Burton. This was in the year 2003. Since then, Burton has massively extended their range by teaming up with Motorola to create the Audex range.
Today, we have a look to Burton’s Audex Bag and Backpack offerings.
On the upper end of the range is the ultimate on-snow stereo system, the Audex iPod AK 28L Pack.
Some of the features:
Integrated Audex iPod Control System on Shoulder Strap with Removable Radio Frequency Control Pad (100 ft. range)
Double-Cush, Ergonomic Shoulder Harness
The NEW X-Lock Vertical Board Carry
Secure iPod Storage Pocket
Shoulder Strap Headphone Port
With this ultimate backpack, your are fit for the toughest ..read more
Posted in: Accessories, Backpack, Bags, Burton, Motorola, iPod Fashion
Burton has increased their offering of Wearable Electronics for the Fall/Wnter season 2007/2008. Manily they’ve done this with their Audex Line of Jackets. Burton has really stepped its game up with these babys!
The Audex wearable electronics collection for 2007 offers its wearer the ultimate blend of technology and snowboard function, enabling awesome music entertainment and easy wireless communication for the consumer on the move.
New for 2007, the Audex Bluetooth Stereo System allows consumers to stream downloaded music wirelessly from a compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to the Audex jacket. This allows users to listen to music and make calls with a push of a button on the jacket sleeve. There is also an Outerwear style that includes built-in DJ-style speakers in the hood and/or an integrated headphone jack.
This is the ..read more
Posted in: Bluetooth, Burton, Clothing, Jacket, Motorola, Other Products, Sound, iPod Fashion
The Audex, Bluetooth-enabled is the latest and greatest jacket brought to us by a collaboration between Burton and Motorolafor the winter season 2005/06. The jacket can connect to your mobile phone and iPod by the use of an embedded system operated by an easy removable control module on the sleeve of the jacket.
The control panel is located on the left sleeve and allows you to take or make calls and switch songs on your iPod® without removing the devices from your pockets. What makes this jacket different then other ski jackets is that the control panel sports a mini caller ID screen on the sleeve…very cool.
The jacket features stereo speakers built into the hood, and a microphone is built in to the upper section near the collar, allowing seamless, unobtrusive ..read more
Posted in: Bluetooth, Burton, Clothing, Jacket, Motorola
