Having heard about the Razrwire concept that combines Bluetooth technology from Motorola with hi-tech sunglasses from Oakley, I was excited by the prospect of getting my hands on a pair.
Razrwire did not disappoint, delivering top quality eyewear and Bluetooth headset in a neat, comfortable, stylish and colour-coordinated package for those who can afford it.
The appeal to the style-conscious mobile phone user is obvious, but for me the greatest appeal was in being able to use an unobtrusive headset without feeling self-conscious.
Although style is obviously an important component, it was the comfort that really sold me on the Razrwire concept. Supported by the lightweight Oakley frames and designed to be highly adjustable, the headset earpiece fits extremely well.
After comfort, the Razrwire provides unparalleled assurance that the headset will stay in place, thanks to the secure, non-slip, snap-clip design. The clip is easy to operate and appears to be reasonably robust and durable.
Using Motorola`s third-generation Bluetooth technology that is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, the Razrwire has a range of up to 10m, although the quality does begin to deteriorate after 5m.
The Razrwire, which connected easily to my cellphone, is designed to offer convenient hands-free communication for active users.
Touted as "take anywhere technology", the Razrwire is great in the car for driving and for outdoor activities such as golfing and cycling, but the headset cannot be exposed to moisture.
Although a good concept in most circumstances, the Razrwire would be of little use to anglers or watersports enthusiasts. It would also not be much use in rainy conditions or at night. This is strictly a daytime, dry-conditions device.
With only three easily located button controls, basic functions such as starting and ending calls, and adjusting volume are easy to master. However, it was a bit of a challenge at first to remember which buttons to push for more advanced features such as rejecting calls, redialling a number and placing calls on hold.
The Razrwire comes with a wall charger that charges the unit in around 2.5 hours. The user manual says a full charge delivers around six hours of talk time with 100 hours standby time. An optional USB cable for charging is also available.
The headset is removed easily when wanting to use Razrwire as standalone sunglasses, but unfortunately the headset is not easily used on its own. An optional fitting for using the earpiece when sunglasses are not appropriate would be a good idea.
Razrwire is a stylish and fun way of experiencing hands-free mobile communication, but if that`s not enough and you are holding out for wireless music streaming as well, you are going to have to wait a while for the newly announced O ROKR from Oakley and Motorola.
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