RAZRWire

RAZRWire from Motorola and Oakley: Bluetooth sunglasses

Motorola, Inc. and Oakley, Inc. have unveiled a new line of premium Bluetooth wireless technology named RAZRWire. The new product line allows active users to quickly answer or place calls with the touch of a button. RAZRWire represents the fusion of Oakley optics with Motorola’s Bluetooth technology.

Available in three frame colors RAZRWire offering an integrated easy-to-use design. For cyclists, skateboarders, rock climbers, golfers the eyewear encourages hands-free connection while on the go.

The features of RAZRWire include Oakley’s comfortable, lightweight frame made of O-Luminum, a durable alloy that is 40 percent lighter than pure titanium. RAZRWire includes patented XYZ Optics, an innovation that maintains razor-sharp clarity at all angles of vision. Customers also get the impact protection and 100% UV filtering synonymous with Oakley performance eyewear, and all this technology comes with the convenience of never having to worry about tangled wires again. The product is expected to be available in the second half of 2005.

A new line of premium Bluetooth sunglasses has been unveiled by Motorola and Oakley. The new Bluetooth sunglasses, named RAZRWire, are designed to allow users to answer or place calls with the touch of a button without any bothersome wires. The product is expected to be available in the second half of 2005.

Features:
Lightweight frame made of O-Luminum, a durable alloy that is 40 percent lighter than pure titanium
Patented XYZ Optics, an innovation that maintains razor-sharp clarity at all angles of vision
Impact protection and 100% UV filtering synonymous with Oakley performance eyewear
Motorola's industry-leading Bluetooth technology
"Motorola's leadership in Bluetooth wireless technology has opened doors with industry leaders like Oakley, who have the credibility and engineering expertise to collaborate on breakthrough products," said Bruce Hawver, Vice President and General Manager, Motorola Companion Products group.

Motorola highlights Bluetooth sunglasses

Motorola showcased a pair of Bluetooth-enabled sunglasses at the 3GSM World Congress 2005 in Cannes, with the vendor having announced a joint venture with eyewear specialist Oakley on 14 January.
'This new line of wireless wearables creates a seamless experience for active consumers - they can go from one environment to the next and stay connected at the touch of a button,' said Bruce Hawver, General Manager, Motorola Companion Products group. 'Motorola's leadership in Bluetooth wireless technology has opened doors with industry leaders like Oakley, who have the credibility and engineering expertise to collaborate on breakthrough products,'

A lineup of third-generation (3G) mobile phones is also being highlighted by Motorola at the trade show, the E1120, A1010, E1060 and D1100 models. These are described by Motorola, respectively, as 'a sleek "n" smooth candy bar' (E1120), a ' sexy PDA like device' (A1010), and the 3G phone for music fanatics (E1060). The D1100 is a PC card capable of a transparent handover between GSM/GPRS and UMTS networks offering speeds up to 3.6MB per second.

The four models are expected to be available after the third quarter of this year.

'When it comes to 3G, people want to know that they have all of the features available even though they are likely to use some more than others,' said Greg Estell, General Manager, Motorola Mobile Devices, Europe. 'With the new additions to our portfolio, we are delivering the broadest possible choice while allowing consumers to enjoy 3G experiences exactly tailored to their lifestyle.'