RWC's neoTune: here thief, have a nano

Yeah, we know what you've been thinking: "now that I've got my 2nd gen iPod nano, how can I strap it to my bigazz head as a beacon for theft?" In from stage-left, steps Japan's RWC with their neoTUNE. By shrinking the cans from the mTUNE-N, they've certainly taken out the bulk. However, they've left in plenty of freak by making something as miniscule as the nano now appear freakin' ginormous. Tip: save the ¥4,980/$43 (plus replacement nano cost) and clip an iPod shuffle onto the cans you probably already own. At the very least, you'll be spared a geek pummeling and might even get a date... ok, probably not.

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[Wardell Latham @ Nov 28th 2006 8:37AM]

"here thief, have a nano" lol thats exactly what I thought when i saw it.

[v_dogg @ Nov 28th 2006 8:45AM]

i just thought, loser

[Chris @ Nov 28th 2006 8:56AM]

This could be used in the bathroom. Anywhere else, forget it. Unless you like constant ridicule.

[funkycoldm3dina @ Nov 28th 2006 8:57AM]

y'all aint gonna hear the thief coming by to teef your nano. and man i ain't laughed so hard all day.

[-Tj- @ Nov 28th 2006 8:58AM]

Considering how "trendy" the Japanese are, I can see this being a hit there and there only. I don't think many in the US or EU would adopt this thing too well... it's just not subtle enough.

[Noam @ Nov 28th 2006 9:07AM]

This post's title made me laugh my ass off.

[Spencer Fogler @ Nov 28th 2006 9:15AM]

This would actually be kind of cool for a new ipod shuffle. With those things being so tiny, if you had like a little sealed thingy on the side of the big headphones, you could put the nano inside, on a little dock and it could play your music through there,

[Grizz @ Nov 28th 2006 9:28AM]

When i saw this it reminded me of the guy from the engadget meet up.

He bought nice blue tooth headset, but there are no quality stereo blue tooth cellphones, so he rubber banded a shuffle to it. Rock on dude!

[Dave95 @ Nov 28th 2006 9:39AM]

"here thief, have a nano" so true

And I thought the Livi + iPod Jeans mash-up was dumb, why not just use a shuffle in those headphones?

[apeguero @ Nov 28th 2006 10:12AM]

Only in Japan can something like this fly. People would either get their asses whipped or ridiculed to oblivion if they wear this in the states. Nothing says I can't get laid more than these stupid headphones.

[Rob @ Nov 28th 2006 10:14AM]

lol

[wes @ Nov 28th 2006 10:38AM]

that looks so damn silly. i doubt even japanese would wear these openly *bg*

[NHAnimator @ Nov 28th 2006 10:43AM]

Actually, this is a good idea because you still have one ear free to attach the Milwaukee's Best with straw.

[Jason B @ Nov 28th 2006 10:47AM]

It reminds me of the Nokia N-Gage phone that was supposed to be a gaming device.

[Matt B @ Nov 28th 2006 10:48AM]

How about people just not steal? then there wouldn't be a problem.

[Brandon @ Nov 28th 2006 11:03AM]

The only place I would wear that is the Gun range. I dear you to take it!

[A|Z @ Nov 28th 2006 11:04AM]

Oh gawd, this is by far THE stupidest thing I have ever seen. The fact that it is from Japan almost undermines the Japanese technological progress and domination thus far....WHAT THE HELL? What kind of a third grader dreamt this up? Japanese Peter Griffin?

[tcc3 @ Nov 28th 2006 11:09AM]

You guys ever watched the 90's era Batman cartoon?

Reminds me of the Mad Hatters mind control cards.

Hmmm....

[PEZ @ Nov 28th 2006 12:42PM]

This COULD be a cool idea for the new mini-shuffle, but little else.

[apeguero @ Nov 28th 2006 12:53PM]

BTW, where is the "I welcome the..." rulers comment on this one? Is that commenter on vacation or something? Come and get with the game would 'ya :)

[John Stringer @ Nov 28th 2006 1:51PM]

Wow.. I haven't laughed that hard since watching Happy Feet this weekend! Great article.... too funny!!!

[raichu @ Nov 28th 2006 3:52PM]

haha!! that's the stupidest thing I have ever seen in a really long time.. only a moron would think this is cool.. haha

[Snstersquirrel @ Nov 28th 2006 9:36PM]

I was in TEARS when I saw/read this...

Now they just need a giant flashing light on it