Entered CNET Catalog: 01/06/2006
SKU: 98763H
Manufacturer: Oakley, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Enjoy stereo music, wireless connectivity and unbeatable clarity. O ROKR is the next generation of Bluetooth eyewear from Oakley and Motorola. It combines high definition optics (HDO) with technologies that let you stay connected to calls and music while hiking, biking or doing virtually any activity where cords and wires would get in the way. O ROKR gives you absolute wireless freedom, digital stereo fidelity and patented optical clarity.Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 06/22/2006
The bulkier Oakley O Rokr offers a built-in stereo Bluetooth headset, making it the obvious choice for any MP3-playing cell phones with Bluetooth. However, the music part of the headset requires a handset that supports the Bluetooth Stereo Music Protocol (A2DP), and unfortunately, there are very few phones--like, two--currently on the market with this technology. Combine this with the fact that you'd want to use the O Rokr outdoors only (the dark lenses don't flip up), and you have a very limited target audience indeed.
That said, outdoor enthusiasts who like to multitask will certainly be pleased with the sunglasses. Dedicated buttons on the arms make it easy to answer calls, adjust volume, skip tracks, and play and pause music. The last is presumably done automatically when a call comes in, but we weren't able to test this feature. We easily paired the O Rokr to the resident T-Mobile Sidekick 3's calling function, but because this smart phone doesn't have A2DP technology, we couldn't test the music playback on the glasses. The LG Fusic is on its way back to CNET headquarters to assist with further O Rokr testing. Stay tuned.
User opinions
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Mostly positive, but it died after 6 months.
Pros: +Great sound quality.
+Very comfortable
+People can hear me well in most conditions, even in moderate winds.
+Very easy and intuitive to use.
+Long battery life.
Cons: -Volume doesn't go as high as I would like.
-Steam up easily
-They died after only 6 months of use! It cost me $30 to send them in for repair.
-Bluetooth connection to my phone is sketchy sometimes.
out of 10 user reviews
awesome product
Pros: music, no wires, comfortable
Cons: sound quality, doesnt pause music when recieving a call
these sunglasses are really comfortable, have decent sound quality...really cool...great to show off to friends, overall-entertainment battery lasts long enough for me
out of 10 user reviews
good item hope next generation works on a few things
Pros: You have never talked on the phone in stereo until these
Cons: the ear piece covers
out of 10 user reviews
9 mths of usage!
Pros: looks good and interchangeable lenses
Cons: 100 hours standby that Motorola/Oakley claim is not true, it's more like 5 hours standby, can not be worn with a hat your ears start to hurt depending on your face geometry.
out of 10 user reviews
Worked for two days
Pros: Nice glasses when they work
Cons: Bulky, Don't fold up well, Don't mix with Rain or Prespiration
I called Oakley and they redirected me to Motorola - saying that Motorola actually makes the glasses and they only provide the lenses. Motorola is responsible for all warranty work. I called Motorola and they gave me a Return Authorization number and said they'll ship me out a new pair after I send them mine. I asked about cross-shipping (even using a credit card to secure the shipment) but they said they can't do that. So now I am stuck shipping in my glasses (which were ironically supposed to be my substitute glasses for my Oakley Juliets - I get them rebuilt with new lenses ~$60 every 2-4 years) and hoping to get a set of replacements that might actually last more then two days.
Seeing as I am not the first person to have this issue with the O-Rokrs, I would seriously consider getting a pair of standalone bluetooth headphones before going for this integrated approach.
out of 10 user reviews
One Totally cool device
Pros: Great optics & works well with my 8525
Cons: Doesn't always do what you intend.
out of 10 user reviews
awesome sunglass, connectivity could use some work
Pros: no chords, don't have to remove your headphones to answer the phone
Cons: not impressed with the range
however, i ride my bike a lot and these are perfect for that. i would assume it would be perfect for any outdoor activity where you could strap your ipod to your arm
out of 10 user reviews
Oakley doesnt stand behind these glasses
Pros: works well when working
Cons: only worked for three days, 2nd party warranty
I was shocked that Oakley which i thought was a great company acted in that manner,. Its been 2.5 months and still no glasses and Motorola will not return my call
I would highly suggest not buying them, its not worth it
I yu do buy them fvorce them to replce them because it takes hours to contact Motorala and then they never call back
out of 10 user reviews
Great product, Love it!!! Great Job Oakley!
Pros: dont have to be close to ur (ipod or phone)-interchangable lenses-great stereo sound-amazingly light weight---confortable--ANSI Z87. Approved!!!!
Cons: only three types of frame colors, little tricky at first
out of 10 user reviews
Oakley has done a great job, again!
Pros: Easy integration with Icombi AP21 ipod bluetooth adapter. Easy pairing to my Verizon xv6700 Windows Mobile5 Phone. Smaller form than the Oakley Thump2. Stereo Voice Calls!
Cons: Should have added an USB capable mp3 player, but may have detracted from nice form factor.
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