When I first encountered Oakley Thump 2, I swear I could have mistaken it for the Terminator sunglasses. The Oakley Thump 2 is what we could call a wearable media player. With flexible triple-jointed earbuds allowing better control and comfort, this second-generation Thump gets some good points in the fashion department over its predecessor.

TREATS INSIDE THE BOX?
Inside the package is a well-placed plastic eyewear in tightly molded foam, along with a silk carrying bag and a USB 2.0 cable for data transfer and battery charging. Surprisingly, there isn’t any installation CD at all —just a few sheets for a Quick Start Guide and accessories pamphlet. Either I lost the CD somewhere, or there isn’t any. After skimming through the guide, I realize I don’t need one, as the Thump is fully compatible (read: plug-and-play) with a Mac or Windows PC.

The Oakley Thump 2 is available in five styles with capacities ranging from 256MB to 1GB. Just like any flash-based player, Thump 2 functions as a storage device via simple drag-and-drop mode. It’s great as a combo, but it’s a little awkward to use as either a standalone MP3 player or a pair of sunglasses.

Read the full review in the November 2006 issue of Mobile Philippines.