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December 22, 2006 8:45 AM PST

Wireless buds could look a little Goofy

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Kleer)

In one of our more recent rants (there are so many to keep track of), we have been campaigning for wireless stereo speakers in the home. But in a way, Kleer has taken the concept a step further by putting them directly in the ear.

The company has launched a line of wireless earbuds that Red Ferret says can provide CD-like quality and 10 times the battery life of comparable Bluetooth technologies. The Kleer system is housed completely in the earphones themselves, eliminating the need for a wire between the left and right sides.

Although we're fond of the idea, you might run the risk of looking like a Disney character with those small receivers dangling from your ears.

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Wireless buds could look a little Goofy
by lady_jane_az December 22, 2006 9:31 AM PST
how do you keep in your ear? what is the likly hood of them dropping out of your ears?
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Wireless buds could look a little Goofy
by lady_jane_az December 22, 2006 9:31 AM PST
how do you keep in your ear? what is the likly hood of them dropping out of your ears?
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Not as bad as Etymotic!
by dieselcreek December 22, 2006 12:08 PM PST
While those do look goofy, it seems that kind of thing is going to be unavoidable for a while. Etymotic has released Bluetooth capable wireless buds that look even more stupid.

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er88.aspx

And this is from a company that has some pretty great products and good looks all around. And I don't think I wanna look like that much of a jackass for $199-299.
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Not as bad as Etymotic!
by dieselcreek December 22, 2006 12:08 PM PST
While those do look goofy, it seems that kind of thing is going to be unavoidable for a while. Etymotic has released Bluetooth capable wireless buds that look even more stupid.

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er88.aspx

And this is from a company that has some pretty great products and good looks all around. And I don't think I wanna look like that much of a jackass for $199-299.
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