The Samsung Muse and Oakley Airwave Goggles: A Review of Two Gadgets
Summary
In this article, we review two gadgets: the Samsung Muse MP3 player and Oakley Airwave goggles. The Samsung Muse is a $50 MP3 player designed for Android users that is small and convenient for activities like running. However, it has poor software and doesn’t sync well with most Android devices. On the other hand, the Oakley Airwave goggles have a tiny display that shows the wearer’s speed, maximum speed, air time, GPS tracking, and altitude change. They are Bluetooth enabled and can be controlled by a smartphone, but they are expensive and limit peripheral vision.
Table of Contents
- Samsung Muse MP3 Player
- Oakley Airwave Goggles
- Recon’s Partnership with Oakley, Smith, and Zeal
- Conclusion
Samsung Muse MP3 Player
The Samsung Muse is a small MP3 player designed for Android users that looks similar to the iPod Shuffle. It is meant to sync with most Samsung and Android smartphones, but in reality, it only syncs with the device the first time it’s plugged in. It won’t recognize music from Google Play, but it works with Amazon. The device has 4GB of storage and is small and convenient for activities like running. The main reason to purchase it would be to listen to music without using your phone, but it’s not very user-friendly and doesn’t sync well with most Android devices. The speaker is disappointed with the MP3 player they received, stating that many devices have great hardware but poor software. They believe that without proper software, the device is useless.
Oakley Airwave Goggles
The Oakley Airwave goggles have a tiny display that shows the wearer’s speed, maximum speed, air time, GPS tracking, and altitude change. The goggles are Bluetooth enabled and can be controlled by a smartphone, allowing the wearer to listen to music and potentially receive text message notifications. However, the speaker notes that the goggles are expensive and can limit peripheral vision. The speaker mentions their love for tree riding and the need for improved visibility. They discuss Recon’s partnership with companies like Oakley, Smith, and Zeal, and note that all models with Recon’s heads-up display technology lack peripheral vision and are priced over $50. Despite this, they praise Oakley’s quality and lack of distortion on the lenses. The speaker and Robbie wore the goggles on a recent snowboarding trip and were impressed.
Recon’s Partnership with Oakley, Smith, and Zeal
The speaker notes that Recon has partnered with companies like Oakley, Smith, and Zeal to incorporate their heads-up display technology into their goggles. However, all models with this technology lack peripheral vision and are priced over $50. The speaker praises Oakley’s quality and lack of distortion on the lenses and notes that they wore the Oakley Airwave goggles on a recent snowboarding trip and were impressed.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Samsung Muse MP3 player is a small and convenient device for activities like running, but it has poor software and doesn’t sync well with most Android devices. On the other hand, the Oakley Airwave goggles have a tiny display that shows the wearer’s speed, maximum speed, air time, GPS tracking, and altitude change. They are Bluetooth enabled and can be controlled by a smartphone, but they are expensive and limit peripheral vision. Despite this, the speaker praises Oakley’s quality and lack of distortion on the lenses and notes that they were impressed with the goggles on a recent snowboarding trip.
