Headphones

If you have ever used Skype or iChat to place calls, you clearly know how aggravating the setup is to get it working. First you have to find your headset, untangle the wires, plug it into the correct port and then figure out how to make the thing work. For me, it's always been a hassle to even leave Skype running, in fear that someone would actually try to call me on it and I wouldn't have my headset configured. Not any more.

I've been wireless for the last few weeks and I am loving it. The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset has simplified the complexity of using VOIP applications for me. READ MORE »

In ear headphones are great for isolating outside noise and listening to your music in private. However, the earbuds that come with the iPod don't particularly fit everyone's ear size. Even with the newest iPod earbud design, people still complain about them falling out or being uncomfortable.

Razer Pro|Solutions offers an attractive alternative, called the Pro|Tone m250 ergonomic ear-hugging headphones. They fit over the outside of your ears and feature a flexible rubber-coated ear grip that hold them in place. They offer a snug fit that will keep them on during a jog or working out. READ MORE »

When I began using my iPod, the main thing that bothered me was the lack of cable management. Routinely I spent more time untangling my earbuds than I did using them. Perhaps that's an embellishment, but it was quite time consuming. The method I was using involved wrapping my earbuds around the iPod, and then I would unwrap them when I was ready to rock.

I searched for retractable earphones, since I thought that would be just what I needed to solve the problem. I never really found any I liked, or would want to put the money out for, without giving them a try first. Ultimately I found a solution that would work.

The solution was the Smartwrap from Sumajin. Basically it's a super idea - take a flexible piece of silicone rubber that has a notch cut out on each end, and wrap your earbuds around it. You can even use it to get a better fit while you are wearing the earbuds. Insert the cable into one of the notches, wrap, exit out the other notch, and you have solved the excess cable problem. Basically this solution is two fold: a cool looking storage solution + excess cable solver = Smartwrap. READ MORE »