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Dog the Bounty Hunter likes them. ]]>Nov 5th 2007 8:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/

Gotta love South Park.]]>Nov 5th 2007 10:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 1:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 8:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
@Nilay, it would have been much fun, if you had written "and a whopping 2GB for"]]>Nov 5th 2007 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 1:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
Keep up the good work!]]>Nov 5th 2007 8:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
and im sure the polarized lenses have something to do with the price... not to mention that expensive O logo]]>Nov 5th 2007 8:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
Good idea! If these babies had some Bluetooth A2DP goodness, they'd be much more useful, because tools that wear sunglasses indoors and talk on their cell phones nonstop would have the perfect fashion accessory!]]>Nov 5th 2007 8:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 8:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 8:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
(Sorry, I'm just a tad down because there was no new ASUS engadget news item today)]]>Nov 5th 2007 8:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/newegg-mistakenly-ships-out-five-eee-pcs-for-the-price-of-one/]]>Nov 6th 2007 1:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
There is a small astrix on the storage sizes which Engadget have failed to see. The small print states '1gb, of hip-hop only, actual formatted capacity less'.

Also, all new BMW's come with a recharging port for them built in.]]>Nov 5th 2007 9:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
I agree some styles they make are mullet wear, but I wear their Rx frames.]]>Nov 5th 2007 9:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
Also, not only are MP3 player sunglasses stupid, every pair Oakley has ever made have been hideous.]]>Nov 5th 2007 11:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
Pretty slick though. Those look like a normal pair of sunglasses, you can't even tell. If you haven't ever tried one of these on, you're missing the whole point. I've been running in an older thumb and they rocked. Much more useful than an iPod in the same situation, I think.

[primetime4] you right it is weird. These people must all be rayband lovers or something.]]>Nov 5th 2007 9:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 9:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Luv the removeable speakers and the icons as the buttons.

Gimme. Gimme.]]>Nov 5th 2007 9:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 10:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
I have to defend Oakley a little for their electronic glasses. I enjoy cycling, and appreciate the ability of these products to not actually rest in the ear. You can adjust the speakers to hover outside of your ear, giving you music without blocking noises from the outside world. It's a relatively safe way of enjoying your music without riding deaf, or annoying the rest of the world.

Now, if only they were slightly less ugly.]]>Nov 5th 2007 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/I think I'll consult with my fashionistas on whether or not those are cool looking.
]]>Nov 5th 2007 11:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 12:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.warezcat.com/. They seem to be an exact copy of engadget without the ads (which by the way I'm fine with since I know they pay for your great work)]]>Nov 6th 2007 9:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 10:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 5th 2007 11:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/I mean hey, if you take the speakers out, what you have is a pair of sunglasses.
Essentially what you get is your normal sunglasses for everyday use and then when you want music, like when you go snowboarding, you have that too.]]>Nov 6th 2007 1:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 1:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/now its much worse of an association.]]>Nov 6th 2007 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 8:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 8:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 7th 2007 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
With that said the splits up above look stupid and are way overpriced. My O ROKRs cost me $50 online (yes their genuine, love me some Craig's List) and for that price are worth it. The asking price however is borderline insane with a little bit of nutso thrown in for flavor.

I know no one asked for it, so my $0.02 have now been donated to charity.]]>Nov 6th 2007 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/Nov 6th 2007 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
Also sounds like there are a few Oakley employees here...]]>Nov 7th 2007 6:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/05/oakleys-split-thump-the-relentless-pursuit-of-fail/
You guys here sometimes just dont get it do you?? Too much time on butts sitting at computers. Ask any professional athlete if they have heard of the Oakley thump line and they will grin and say, yeah man, those things are AWESOME! I'm a rower, runner and cyclist. The Thump pro's are a godsend, a brilliant sunglasses that pack sound far superior to the ipod. These are just moving the line forward. Now when I finish my ride and go to a cafe for breakfast or hit the beach, off come the speakers and I have a normal pair of sunglasses on. I just DONT understand the amount of hate these can generate...maes no sense. ]]>Nov 10th 2007 3:23AM