Although we already had a chance to
briefly try out RCA's Jet Stream DAP / wireless earbud setup at CES, the folks over at
PCMag were able to get ahold of a finalized product and put it through paces of their own. Interestingly, they found a lot less to love when using 'em for more than a few moments on a crowded show floor, and while they did admit that gym rats could possibly fall in love, the average joe / jane probably won't. On the upside, the DAP proved durable and the wireless headphones exhibited strong reception, but reviewers found that they didn't fit well enough to really show off their talents. Additionally, the menu navigation was deemed "terrible," and they weren't exactly keen on plopping down over $130 for just 1GB of storage. 'Course, we're sure those who spend the bulk of their listening time on the track (listening to just a few CDs on repeat) could find room to argue, but for the rest of us, it was suggested that we wait for "a better implementation of
Kleer's wireless technology to come along" before buying in.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
mattbrown @ Dec 1st 2007 11:55PM
At least it's a step in the right direction.
andyo @ Dec 2nd 2007 12:21AM
That menu looks like the crap I use Adblock for.
Mike @ Dec 2nd 2007 2:51AM
RCA is always good at jumping the gun with new technologies and trying new things, but their products are ALWAYS terrible. I've never seen ONE RCA product that I'd be happy to own. It does shows signs of this technology making it in the market place though. Let's see how long it takes for Apple to jump on this.
AlexP @ Dec 2nd 2007 2:49PM
Same, I was only happy with my RCA TV, actually... Which I sold (8 years old non-flat CRT 27" for 100 dollars, paid 300 for it, I guess it held its value pretty well. :P).
Big Sam @ Dec 2nd 2007 3:37AM
My Samsung P2 and Creative Bluetooth headphones serve my needs much better than this could.
Ricardo @ Dec 2nd 2007 6:11AM
The headset looks a lot like my Lubix NC1. And that's not a good thing. Not only it's uncomfortable and starts to hurt your ears after like 5 minutes, it's also loose inside the ear, so the quality suffers. And putting a wire on a wireless headset isn't a very good idea. It does get in the way most of the time.
And you look like an idiot while wearing it.
I like my Motorola S9 much better. Not only the quality and comfort is better, it also doesn't look like a wireless headset from the front.
matty @ Dec 2nd 2007 7:06PM
I bought one for the gym... and it's perfect. Sure it could use more storage, and yes the menu setup sucks. BUT... I load it up with metal to listen to while working out, set it on shuffle, and I can lift and do cardio to my hearts content with no friggin wires getting in the way.
It delivers what it promised... no wires!
carynmassey @ Dec 10th 2007 7:33AM
Okay I bought this item, and I love it to death. I have read this review and pc's review and I think they are a little goofy and may need new jobs. Ultimately the less gadgets you have to manipulate the better, I am glad they did away with the annoying headphone wire and the idea that you have to hand hold your mp3. I also really like that at home I can put in my wireless phones and press play one time, and set the player down and just run around enjoying my new found freedom. I use the mp3 for new plays from there it usually ends up on a cd. Technology is a virtue, be kind.