Oakley Thump 2 - MP3 Sunglasses

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of Oakley Thump 2 - MP3 Sunglasses. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the performance and portability. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the durability. Many are negative about the reliability and battery.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Oakley Thump 2 - MP3 Sunglasses from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the performance.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Paul Miller (engadget.com)

Oakley THUMP PRO debuts, reviewed

We have a love/hate relationship with Oakley music sunglasses: we love to hate them. That's why we're overjoyed at the release and subsequent review of the brand new Oakley THUMP PRO shades. Featuring capacities of 256MB, 512MB and 1GB, the new set...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Oakley Split Thump review: Oakley Split Thump

Oakley Split Thump

The Oakley Split Thump sunglasses offer wireless music enjoyment by integrating an MP3 player into a compact, wearable, and straightforward design; they're extremely useful for outdoor activity. These Thumps are compatible with both Windows and Mac, as...

The Oakley Split Thump doesn't come with a wall charger or a hard case, and it offers unimpressive battery life. It's relatively expensive compared with standard MP3 players.

Active users looking to combine their love of music with their zest for outdoor activity should definitely consider Oakley's Split Thump MP3-playing sunglasses.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Oakley Thump Pro review: Oakley Thump Pro

Available in a variety of capacities (256MB, 512MB, and 1GB) and frame/lens color combos (Polished Black/Grey, Polished Black/Black Iridium, Brown Smoke/Dark Bronze, and Crystal Black/Black Iridium), the Thump Pros nevertheless aren't for everyone....

The Oakley Thump Pro sunglasses integrate an MP3 player into a compact, wearable, and straightforward design; they're extremely useful for outdoor activity. Like previous Thumps, these are compatible with both Windows and the Mac OS.

The Oakley Thump Pro sunglasses are expensive, and the style won't appeal to all users. The capacity maxes out at 1GB.

If you're an active user looking to combine your love of music with your zest for outdoor activity, the Oakley Thump Pro MP3-playing sunglasses could be a great fit.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Troy Dreier (cnet.com)

The Oakley Thump 2

The sunglasses/MP3 player looks and sounds much better this time around.

Music player built into sunglasses for cordless listening; plays MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA DRM, and WAV tracks; up to 1GB of storage; multihinged earbuds allow for a perfect fit with most users; USB 2.0 connection.

Doesn't come with wall charger or hard case; poor battery life; advanced playback controls are hard to remember; high price; music can be easily heard by those around you.

The Oakley Thump 2 is a great choice for athletes who want portable tunes minus the headphone cord.

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Oakley Thump 2

If you're into the style, have deep pockets, and aren't too concerned with things like extra features, these flash-based MP3 player sunglasses are for you.

Decent sound quality. More comfortable than the original Thump. Earbud placement is more flexible. ; function Video(mypage, myname, w, h, scroll) { var winl = (screen.width - w) / 2; var wint = (screen.height - h) / 2; winprops =...

No repeat setting. No flip-up lenses. Earbuds remain conspicuous when not in use. Short battery life. ; See the Oakley Thump in Action ; !

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Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Oakley Thump (512MB)

These MP3 sunglasses are strictly for famous bounty hunters and millionaire playboys who fight crime in costumes.

Lenses provide excellent UV protection. Easy to use.

Cheap feeling. Earbuds have rough edges and aren't easy to position for maximum sound. Sound is not loud enough. Way too expensive.

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Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Oakley Thump 512MB

So, what exactly was bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman wearing on his head when he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno? If you guessed "music-playing eyewear," you're right. Wearable MP3 players are nothing new, but this high-end shade maker...

Lenses provide excellent UV protection. Easy to use.

Cheap feeling. Earbuds have rough edges and aren't easy to position for maximum sound. Sound is not loud enough. Way too expensive.

For a whopping $495, you should get something a little sturdier and more comfortable. And we thought the Thump would be much louder than it is.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

Oakley Split Thump Review

Oakley has improved the Thump Pro (read review) MP3 sunglasses design: the Split Thump has removable earphones that turn them [...]

With a price tag ranging from ’49 (512MB) to t feel (or understand) the need to get them, but for those who do and who can afford it, we can say that they work very well.99 (2GB), the Split Thump is not really a mass market MP3 player – it’s rather...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Nathan Kirsch (legitreviews.com)

Oakley Thump 2 512MB Sunglasses Review

The Oakley Thump Sunglasses were the world's first digital music eyewear and the Oakley Thump 2 series have a new design with the option of even greater memory capacity. Today Legit Reviews takes the Oakley Thump 2's out for a test drive in Sanata...

By charging $350 for the Thump 2s, Oakley is essentially charging $170 for a 512MB MP3 player. Granted, these glasses are extremely comfortable and have a unique and unparalleled styling with an audio player that is more than functional, but at this...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Mathew Honan (macworld.com)

Review: Oakley Thump 2

If you're looking for the latest gadget with lots of features and technical capabilities, Oakley's Thump 2 is bare-bones. But in terms of highly portable players for active people, the Thump 2 is hard to top.

Best sports-oriented mp3 player yet ; supports wide variety of audio formats, including Apple's AAC ; easy to use out of the box ; very convenient ; great sunglasses ; Mac and Windows compatible ; no fussing with batteries (charges via USB)

So-so earbuds with mediocre bass ; tiny buttons hard to press in combinations (or with gloves on) ; EQ settings ineffective ; no iTunes integration ; no support for iTunes Music Store files

The Thump 2 is by far the best sports-focused audio player I've used, for one simple reason: no cords. The player itself is built into the Thump 2's body, and each earpiece features a fully adjustable earbud; controls are embedded in the temples. The...

Mar, 2006

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