In the past we have seen that eyewear combined with technology is a mixture that usually ends up bad. We are faced with functionality but the design is usually not attractive. The Oakley Split Thump MP3 Player comes out as one gadget that aims to change this. It basically combines a well styled pair of glasses with one MP3 Player.
We can say that it is an interesting gadget. In most cases we saw that the headphones end up wired into your arms and usually end up slipping strangely in your ears when you want to listen to music. The Oakley Split Thump does not have such a design. As soon as you take out the unit from the box you are basically faced with what looks like a nice pair of glasses. When you will take a closer look you will notice where the MP3 playback technology ends up. The 2 arms of the glasses are thicker than usual. This is where you will find the internal storage and the battery. Oakley Split Thump MP3 Players are available in 2 GB and 1 GB storage capacities. The actual copying of music is done through a very simple drag and drop operation, possible through a mini-USB interface. You will also charge the battery through the mini-USB port and you will be able to enjoy around 7 hours of MP3 playback on a full charge.
When you will want to listen to your MP3 files you will have to connect 2 headphone pieces. They will slot right under the arms. What is great is that they are unassuming and small while also offering flexibility. You will find the headphones of the Oakley Split Thump comfortable to wear. We actually used them on a jogging run and did not feel any discomfort. What you will surely enjoy is how the volume controls, pause and play buttons are hidden right in the company’s logo, on both sides of the glasses.
With technology evolving, any gadget out there needs to have the proper file format support. The Oakley Split Thump offers support for playing MP3, WAV, AAC, Audible and DRM WMA files. There is even an equalizer included, combined with extras like skip forward or back by a number of 10 songs, shuffle playback and others. You will surely be interested in the SOUND QUALITY offered and you will be happy to learn that it is a lot better than we expected.
