What's cooler than wearing your
Bluetooth headset wherever you go? Wearing it
clipped to a lanyard wherever you go, that's what -- especially when that lanyard is made from 8 inches of 25 pound tensile strength magcord (i.e. elastic). That's the power of bluDANGLE, a curiously capitalized name for what is basically just a clip that turns your wireless device into a wired one, swinging in the breeze whenever you're not actually making a call. Normally we celebrate any attempt that encourages people to remove their earpieces when not in use, but we're not
entirely sure having the thing dangling from your lapel is any less pretentious (check out the vid below and you tell us). But hey, for just $19.99 with a lifetime warranty who are we to complain? Makes a great stocking stuffer for your family's Bluetooth guy (or gal)!
posted Nov 14th 2008 8:36AM
Am I missing something or is there already a clip on the headset, called an ear clip. If your headset is falling off all the time, then find one that fits better.
i'm with abward on this one, this seems like to have all the functionality of suspenders only for earpieces, and half as cool.
It is essentially a lanyard for your earpiece. You can leave it hanging when not taking a call. After all, you only use it when you are taking a call, but TWENTY DOLLAR is a rip. I can get something similar at the dollar store.
Either you are a lucky person, or you haven't used any headset before...
Am I missing something here or is this the most incredible thing ever - in that it somehow has made bluetooth earpieces - the single most ridiculous looking thing on the planet, even MORE ridiculous looking.
wow.
@eDenE
I type more than I talk
You know who ought to recieve a visit from the angel of death?
These guys who walk around with these hands free earpieces - these self important techodicks - acting as if they have The President on Line 1.
Hey skeezex, while your hands are free, why don't you scratch my ballz...
- George Carlin R.I.P
Did you read the article or did you just want to be the first comment. The point is that you -do- take it out of your ear and let it hang like you do a badge, stupid as it is.
Oh c'mon! why'd you guys rank Flashpoint low? a classic Carlin quote that like should NEVER be ranked low.
Well, I knocked something similar up for myself. I only use it when I'm out cycling -- I essentially tie my headset to my helmet strap. I don't like the idea of losing my headset while doing 40.
Obviously I wouldn't wear it while walking around. I'd look like a tw@t.
This will go well with the mittens that I keep clipped to my jacket
GregH that was really funny!
@Richy
I think being over 12 and going by richy, wearing spandex shorts while pedaling makes you look like an infinitely bigger twat than a bluetooth headset ever would.
So basically for 20 bucks you can look like a complete Tool!
as if you dont look enough like one walking down the street with a bluetooth headset!
He said COMPLETE tool.
Shouldn't this filed under "Crapgadget?"
@ Smart People Play Tuba
This thing is too ridiculous to be a "gadget", let alone a crapgadget.
What the...!!!?
After more time looking at it I don't think it's entirely that lame. I guess some people could get a use out of it. It something I'd see at a gas station counter for a buck or two in neon colors. Blue tooth clip... Hasn't this already been out for a while?
This is for the same people who where there ID badges around their neck...
I meant WEAR...
I'm done.
You also meant 'their', so not quite done after all.
This is remarkably stupid.
See? I remarked right there. I wouldn't lie to you.
Gay!
You know, using the word gay to describe something negatively is not only immature, its uncouth, insensitive and ignorant.
Regarding the lanyard, what a rip.
@Adderz
Are you gay?
Not that it matters but no im not.
I simply hate when people use such trash for language, rubbishing other people in such a casual manner.
You know, using the word rubbishing to describe something negatively is not only immature, its uncouth, insensitive and ignorant.
I myself am part of the rubbish movement and take offense to your post.
@Adderz
Not to hijack an otherwise normal article, but to me gay (homosexual) and gay (lame, crappy) are two extremely different words. Much like most of the English language, usage matters.
On topic, that thing is gay :D
Just like 'gay' can mean happy.
Though you'd have to be pretty gay to use it in that context these days. Either that, or you're Gay.
I'm not exactly an expert here, but I think you just called gay people 'such trash'.
Wow, this thread is gay.
(Well, it _is_, in one or more of the three meanings discussed thus far.)
maybe you should've said 'ghey' - not 'gay': http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ghey
Or you could go smoke a fag.
And i did'nt think they could get any worse, why not hang a tiny dog from it :(
Like a USB dog powered by the bluetooth battery?
bang bang bang bang
What the hell would you do with the dog?
Michael Bolton: You think the pet rock was a really great idea?
Tom Smykowski: Sure it was. The guy made a million dollars. You know, I had an idea like that once. A long time ago.
Peter Gibbons: Really, what was it, Tom?
Tom Smykowski: Well, all right. It was a "Jump to Conclusions" mat. You see, it would be this mat that you would put on the floor, and it would have different conclusions written on it that you could jump to.
Michael Bolton: That's the worst idea I've ever heard in my life, Tom.
Samir: Yes, this is horrible, this idea.
"Why should I change? He's the one who sucks!"
what douche bag actually buy this crap???
Is it just me or does this guy seem particularly unexcited about his own worthless device?
Usually when you have something that certainly can't sell itself, you come out trying desperately to sell it so that this idea of yours doesn't die off.
Also yes, this is an awful idea. It's elastic and looks silly, it's the kind of thing that reminds me of those neckbands that old ladies wear to keep glasses near their face... Except this is meant for young people.
uh... just another piece that you can lose when you take off your jacket etc.
"dammit i lost my $15 bluetooth headset AND THAT F$#%CKEN $20 LANYARD!!!"
Well, at least we got a new way of saying elastic "tensile strength magcord"
God, he can't be serious. And the blue tooth that's hanging in the beginning, lol, hilarious. 20 Bucks, that's impressive tho.
This thing probably costs more than that dollar store BT piece.
Can I use this to keep my head up while falling asleep at meetings? If so, this is pure win.
You know, if I wanted a wire hanging from my earpiece, I'd use a wired earpiece. If you need to be so quick on the draw to get your earpiece in that you'll leave it hanging like that maybe you're one of those people who should just never take it off....
"So thin you don't even notice it's there". Right, that big string on his shoulder must be from the laundry.
no more junk on my face please!
CLIP IT TO YOUR EARLOBE.
(...anyway, I think these are candidates for FAIL pics)
I've heard of blue balls, but a bluDANGLE probably means you should let up on your grip.
These are like Croakies for morons with blue tooth headsets...Attn: frat boys and yacht enthusiasts.
This guy looks like one of those douche bags in the mall who try to sell you junk. $19.99 can get me 2 lap dances.
Wait....if i wanted to look like a tool....couldn't i just grab a badge clip and some string and do this myself? Are the safety and weight requirements of a headset leash that strict?
Great: Now you can steal headsets without having to touch them!
I predict hilarious situations where you sneak up to those guys from the back, remove the clip and run away while they are talking, Or atach the clip to something (or someone) else...
This thing lets the diehard trekkies dress up as Bajorans (sp?) ala Deep Space Nine. The blinking blue lights on most BT headsets completes the Trek look. Sure to be a HUGE hit in the conventions. Get it while it lasts! (Nose ridge wrinkles not included)
It is not meant to hold the earpiece in place. It prevents whiplash when you get rear-ended while driving. And as an added bonus, during an accident, the earpiece wont fly off your ear and change the radio station.
Funny thing is that I saw one of my dad's friend with something similar. He just used the neck strap that came with his flash drive. Then of course my dad wanted one as well.
Did you inform them both of just how ridiculous they look?
not sure why, but this reminds me of something steven seagal would wear.
You'll rip your ear off.
How much you wanna bet 10 years from now this will be in the "stupidest inventions in 2000-10" list. Top 3, losing only to the Zune and some device that operates with as much annoyance as the paperclip circa MS Word 2000.
This has got to be the one of the top ten craziest things I've ever seen on here. What next, Vince from ShamWow?
I completely get it the gadget ok - fill a need right right.. and you know what's so sad? This freak'n "tool" will probably make like a bizillion dollars off this thing while the guy who invented the BT headset is probably begg'n for rice somewhere. I agree with whoever up there that we'll see this silly thing on every convenience store counter in the next 6 months.
Would it make me a "tool" if I ordered one - I only ask cause I am about to click the "buy now" button ..... I am now an official moron.
Hey, mall douche bag guy... good idea, you got your $, - now send my $hit!
Pretentious? Maybe when BT headsets first came out. Nowdays wearing one makes you:
a) a nerd
b) a douchebag
c) socially inept
d) all of the above
There are few gadgets on this earth that I loath more than bluetard earpieces. The only time I would even consider using one is while driving a car, and generally I would rather focus on driving instead, and wish more other people would too. When did these godawful things become a $*&@^ fashion accessory? Goes great with a Segway I guess, and the only thing worse than walking around with a retarded earpiece in your ear is walking around with one dangling on a lanyard from your collar.
Crapgadget
I use a BT, I will be purchasing this!
I have always used the neck strap and think this will be way better. Thanks for the product, a lot of us WILL appreciate it. Don't listen to these guys on here - they really don't have a clue as to "working" for a living so "hands free" does not mean much to them being that everything is free in life.
If it were a bad idea, Engadget would not have reviewed it period, they only get about 500 submissions a day. Furthermore, being that is is not an electronic item, that puts you in the top 5 percentile on this site. As for all the name throwing and general disrespect for this site, I can only imagine what the moderators in here are thinking. I guess if all these guys would have called him GAY instead of STUPID the admins would have deleted half the comments posted. Honestly, I wouldn't advertise or submit a new product on this site if it were the LAST web after seeing all these sophomoric comments ride.
Shame on the moderators!
Great Product Idea - Hope you do well with it - I am buying one as soon as I am done with this.
isocache
lmao @ douche bags who wear blue tooth pieces..
Instructions:
1.) Look at bluDANGLE
2.) Have a real good laugh at the name and the entire concept. I mean, laugh really hard and for a long time.
3.) Follow through with the very first choice you know you made the moment you laid eyes on it, by never buying it.
4.) Forget all about it just like you'd forget all about the sludge on the bottom of your shoe, and go do something else like watch TV.
The end.
5.) Realize that I'm just joking around. Buy it if it makes ya happy! But I won't be... I've already followed numbers 1 - 4.
interesting / silly ? maybe
but I will put this in for the obvious haters:
last century dialog between guy who invented shoelaces and engadget hater types 1 & 2;
Guy who invented shoelaces: Look what I made, it will help keep shoes on your feet! I call it shoelace..
/Engadget hater type 1: Crapgadget
/Engadget hater type 2: Shoes are over rated you tool, I wear clogs and only douche bags wear shoes.
Guy who invented shoelaces: How do you make a ding dong understand they are a ding dong if they are a ding dong?
/Engadget hater type 1: Huh?
/Engadget hater type 2: Yeah, only dong dongs are worse than douche bags... lol!
Guy who invented shoelaces: I couldn't agree more, you guys have a nice day.
(all walk away)
/Engadget hater type 1: Dude wait up, my shoe fell off again.
/Engadget hater type 2: Come on douche bag keep up! (clop clop clop clop)
Moral of this dialog: God must love idiots for he made so many.
*peace*