From a gadget meant for the lazy, let’s move on to a gadget made for the extreme athlete. Do you play any type of winter sports? Snowboard, perhaps? Ever wished you could listen to your jams while sliding down the snowy slope? Or if you use your iPod, ever wished the wires don’t distract you as much as they do? Well, here’s the answer to your prayers. This is the Bluetooth Sports Helmet by Hammacher Schlemmer. Yep, a Bluetooth HELMET, you read that right. Because geeks come in all forms and sizes, we can’t ignore the sports-minded, right?
Now, this Bluetooth Helmet is designed for the winter sports. What’s better than skiing down the slope banging your head to your jam, not hearing everyone shouting for you to move over because an avalanche is right behind your back?
Frantic Friend: Dude! Hurry up! You’re going to get crushed by a raging avalanche!
You: Huh? Sorry! I can’t hear you, I’m listening to Thriller in full volume!
The outer part of the helmet is made of a durable material called injection-molded ABS. The inner part is foam-lined polycarbonate. There are removable ear pads, vent plugs and an adjustable strap. And of course, there’s the remote transmitter. The remote transmitter could be plugged to your MP3 player, whether it’s an iPod or a lower-end alternative (which is, sadly, the only kind I can afford), and there you have it! Said device could transmit the songs to your helmet via Bluetooth streaming. Can’t get any better than that. At least for now. Makes me wonder what would be invented in the next years to come. I think the user base for this product would be extremely limited, as not everyone’s fond of winter sports. And with a price tag of $299.95 — I don’t think the casual snowboarder or skier would bother.
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