Entered CNET Catalog: 12/16/2005
SKU: 0723755986787
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Manufacturer description
By embedding a Motorola Bluetooth wireless headset into stylish Oakley sunglasses, RAZRWIRE lets image conscious consumers experience hands-free, cable-free connections to compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones or other devices. Enjoy conversations while navigating life's many adventures in style with the RAZRWIRE. Standout Style - with the development of RAZRWIRE, Oakley has expanded its leadership position in performance eyewear as well as the company's role as a leading luxury and lifestyle brand. By combining Oakley's powerful design philosophy with Motorola's award-winning technology, RAZRWIRE is one fashionable, yet functional statement - changing mobile technology forever. Get Free - with the convenience of Bluetooth wireless technology, active consumers and techno-enthusiasts sporting the RAZRWIRE can connect with other compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices with seamless ease. The sunglasses deliver all of the benefits of a traditional Bluetooth headset, ensuring that optimal performance is not compromised. Now that's wearable wireless. Keep It Up - the RAZRWIRE design is sleek and compact, yet talk times can last up to approximately 6 hours. Stay wirelessly connected while running, biking, and rowing - you name it. RAZRWIRE keeps up with the most extreme lifestyles.Product summary
The good: The Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear from Oakley feels comfortable when worn and has impressive audio quality.
The bad: The ideal Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear setup may seem a little silly for some, and the price is hefty. Plus, only the provided sunglasses can be used with the headset.
The bottom line: The Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear is great for those who want a pair of high-fashion sunglasses, as well as a Bluetooth headset in a single package, but we were not impressed with the overall idea. It's also very expensive ($294.99), but that includes the glasses and the headset. The Bluetooth headset is limited to use with the included pair of sunglasses only.
Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 02/14/2006
The Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth sunglasses come in three frame/lens-color combinations, including Platinum/Gold Iridium, Pewter/Black Iridium, and Mercury/Gray. There's also an optional lens adapter for those who need prescription lenses. The Bluetooth headset consists of a rectangular body (2 by 0.6 by 0.4 inches) and a flexible earpiece that can swivel around to fit your ear.
The style of the Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth glasses might not fit everyone's tastes, and the sight of the headset hanging off the glasses just seems silly. Regardless, the headset actually feels pretty comfortable when rested against the ear. Many people have complained about how uncomfortable it is to wear both a Bluetooth headset and glasses at the same time, and this could be a good solution for that.
On top of the Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth headset are the charger jack and the clamp. On the bottom are the multifunction button, an indicator light, and the volume buttons. The multifunction button is used to pair the device with your cell phone, as well as to answer and end calls. While the buttons are small, they are easy to locate and press. As for pairing, you need to hold the multifunction button down until the indicator light turns solid, then it's ready for pairing. Although the headset is designed to fit the right ear, it can be repositioned to fit the left ear as well.
We tested the Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear on the Motorola Pebl U6. The headset produced impressive audio quality that was both loud and clear, and it also can be charged with the same USB charger from the newer Motorola cell phones, so if you already have one on hand, that's one less thing to carry. The Motorola Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear has a rated talk time of 6 hours and a standby time of four days; our tests show TK days of standby time.
User opinions
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Good but there is better!
Pros: Oakley did a great job getting into the eyewear/bluetooth market, but there is another company with the eyewear that everyone will want. Check out energytele.com!
Cons: A bit awkward, seems to have been a poor rush job.
out of 11 user reviews
Product Update
Pros: Addition of one frame option
Cons: Few frame options
Oakley's Square Wire (offered in various colors with polarized lenses at $210 USD and non-polarized lenses at $160 USD) can actually support the Bluetooth module.
Additionally, you can purchase the headset as a seperate item for $65 USD, affording you the choice between the original frame and the Square Wire, if purchased as seperate items. To my knowledge, at current date, those are the only two framing options available.
If I may add, if you are looking into Oakley's, make sure you witness the clarity found with their polarized lenses. I must say, I was rather impressed when compared against my Versace shades I was wearing at the time.
Lastly, I will submit an updated findings once I have been able to thoroughly test the Motorola portion of the final product. My personal test will entail: receive and transmit sound quality; noise reduction performance; ease of use, reliability; and mic sensativity. These areas I hadn't seen addressed in any posts to date.
out of 11 user reviews
Great Sound, High Price
Pros: Best Sound I have heard through bluetooth, comfortable, stylish, useability.
Cons: Price is a bit higher than I would like to pay, but hey you get what you pay for.
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Uhhhhhh... No.
Pros: Looks sort of cool, I guess
Cons: It's a dessert topping AND a floor wax!
out of 11 user reviews
CNET MISSES AGAIN
Pros: OAKLEY AND MOTOROLA WHAT MORE IS THERE TO SAY?
Cons: THE GLASSES ARENT THE BEST FRAME OAKLEY MAKES
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Interesting concept, very small target audience
Pros: Handsfree cell phone use while driving or participating in outdoor activities
Cons: unnatractive, use is limited to when you are wearing your sunglasses
The glasses/bluetooth combo retails for nearly $300. Top of the line bluetooth headsets are widely available for approximately $100 and comparable oakley sunglasses are available for much less than $200.
It seems silly to purchase a bluetooth headset for $300 that you can't use when you are indoors.
It also seems silly to purchase a pair of sunglasses that you can't wear without a bluetooth headset in your ear. Forget wearing them around the lake or ocean where they might get wet.
Even if you do find Oakley sunglases to be fashionable (I haven't since the mid-90's) do you really want a bluetooth headset permanently attached to them?
I think a bluetooth product that is capable of being worn with any pair of sunglasses could be a great idea... but forcing consumers to purchase a pair of Oakley's with their bluetooth for $300 isn't going to sell very well. You are already limiting your potential customers to those who are in the market for sunglasses AND bluetooth. Not just bluetooth.
Motorola needs to rethink their business plan with these.
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Very stylish and unique.
Pros: Outstanding audio quality and easy to use controls.
Cons: A little pricey. Hopefully Oakley will come out with a women's style frame.
Although it's a little pricey, you do get a great pair of Oakley sunglasses with the package. Another feature is the ability to have custom prescription lenses made. It would be nice if the lenses could flip up (like the Thump), but this would probably add more bulk to the frame.
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Love both, the sunglasses and Headset
Pros: Glasses cool and Headset is best BT I've tried
Cons: Cant use the setup on cloudy day
out of 11 user reviews
almost a great idea
Pros: cool idea Motorola
Cons: not really functional
out of 11 user reviews
Not even trend-worthy
Pros: Great glasses, great headset
Cons: The two of them are combined.
Moto's headsets are fantastic, and Oakleys is famous for their amazing sunglasses, but why the hell would you ever think to combine them?!
The overall look is disgusting, and whenever you need to use your headset, youve got to either put on the glasses or fumble with the headset to remove it from its frame.
Terrible idea.
out of 11 user reviews
So, so cool!
Pros: Great sound, ease of use, awesome shades!
Cons: No Oakley "O" on the glasses, cost, no flip-up lenses
The sound is loud and clear, as a matter of fact, I have to turn it down!
Of course, with Oakley sunglasses you can't go wrong...although I am VERY disappointed they didn't put their trademark Oakley "O" on the glasses. Instead, the word "Oakley" is lightly etched near the bottom of one of the lenses.
I also wish they had been made with "flip up" lenses much like the ones they have with the mp3 player.
They are quite pricey, but so far have been worth it.
And, they go quite well with my Moto Razr V3c!
