Roadrunner: Bluetooth Headset with Larynx Microphone
There is such a thing, we believe, as technology for technology’s sake. In other words, the practice of utilizing exciting new technological advancements in such a way that renders them infinitely less attractive; ridiculous even. Take the Roadrunner bluetooth headset pictured above. No, that’s not a high-tech communicator for tracheotomy patients. Body conduction technology nothing new, but it is relatively new to the mainstream and offers a good deal of promise. The idea of using bones within the ear canal, throat or elsewhere in the body to collect and transmit sound vibrations is something that will continue to peak the interest of accessory manufacturers. When the concept of body conduction is placed in the wrong hands however, well, you see what can happen. If you can work your way past Johnny Model’s searing stare (he is no doubt visualizing the violent muder of his agent for landing him this gig*) you’ll notice that the design of the Roadrunner bluetooth headset is simply atrocious; regardless of whether or not it removes nearly all ambient noise from a conversation. Walking around with a blinking bulb stuck to the side of your head is bad enough. Somehow, the Roadrunner headset was developed under the impression that it is okay to voluntarily walk around with a contraption like this attached to your body. We assure you, it’s not.
*The Boy Genius Report does not condone violence of any kind, unless it results in the removal of Roadrunner headgear from someone’s neck.
Can this guy look anymore DEMONIC!?
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Safe to say Zach is not a big fan? Can’t blame you buddy.
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This seems more military like than civilian,its really terrible!
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*The Boy Genius Report does not condone violence of any kind, unless it results in the removal of Roadrunner headgear from someone’s neck or the removal of Galvatron from this planet.
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Is that Neo?
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when is the new treo coming
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Well, I can’t say I like it very much but I don’t dispise it!
I think the Problem is the Model!!
I have the Motorola S9 right now & I have only one issue with it, (Background noise)
Also, If this was similar to the over the ear and around the back of the neck it may not seem as ridiculous, No?
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nah thats not keanu reves(neo) It looks more like David Dukuznee (aka fox mulder)
@james your last nmae ain’t bond and i can defend myself just fine. LOL
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A perfect model for Steve Jobs.
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He needs a pair of sunglasses and a oozie
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I can almost hear Hugo Weaving saying, “Mr. Anderson your headset has arrived”. You wear this thing and it is a guaranteed beatdown for you.
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Kinda looks like Pierce Brosnan if you look at him the right way…Q, WTF is this thing you have made for my neck? Does it have something to do with pleasuring a woman?
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I am such a fanboy of Bluetooth headsets that I have owned TWENTY Bluetooth headsets over 3 years (at employee discount) but I would NEVER wear this thing…
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“…will continue to peak the interest of accessory manufacturers.”
I believe you mean it will “pique” the interests of accessory manufacturers.
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are you guys retarded or something? it’s for people driving convertables and motorcycles.
what kind of idiot can’t see that
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Hmm, I LIKE IT! I’ve owned 2-3 others, and they always fall out, or sound like crap - even the jawbone. I drive a convertable, ride a motorbike and in DC it’s a $100 fine if you don’t have one. Next on my order list!
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You geniuses that bash this thing are the prima-donna’s that wear a headset in the store or walking in public. This is a function over form device for people that need to talk without wind interferance, not a piece of techno-jewelry for you people that look like you have Tourettes. Oddly enough the author mentioned a device for tracheotomy patients in jest. This device is exactly the type of device they would use and the voice output from it sounds a lot like a person with a Tracheotomy talking through a throat harmonica. It’s not for indoor use, its for in an open vehicle or a windy outdoor location that requires hands free use. The model needs to be wearing Hiking attire, not a buisness suit.
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Actually I think it’s great! It would be perfect with a full-face helmet on. Much better and more effective than most of the models I see that attach to the helmet.
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