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    Altec Lansing Backbeat Wireless BT earphones

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by markhedder, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. markhedder

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    So Altec Lansing just released a new wireless BT earphone for music (and a mic for calls). To me it actually looks pretty decent, considering the research the somewhat limited research I've done. The Sennheisers are expensive and look awkward, as does the Etymotic model. Jaybird was the only thing that came close in terms of style, but I heard it has some flaws.

    http://www.alteclansing.com/index.php?file=north_product_detail&iproduct_id=backbeat_906

    So what do you guys think? Worth it? 129.99$ w/ BT dongle, 99.99$ w/ out. I don't know too much about wireless earphones, just that there is a very limited amount to choose from. The attached mic for calls may throw me off as to whether it will be a good quality earphones for my laptop and iPod, I just can't tell.
     
    markhedder, Jan 8, 2009
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