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Bang & Olufsen Form 2

As I am writing this review, I am listening to music blast out of my Form 2s, sounding impeccable. Over the last few hours, I have been listening to music stream over the lovely invention of Pandora radio and Slacker radio, and I am in awe. From unboxing the Bang & Olufsen Form 2 I was quickly greeted with the chic and attractive look of the Form 2. Before I get more in-depth with my review, here are the specs:

-Brand: Bang and Olufsen (B&O) Website

-Name: Form 2

-Price: $100.00

– Warranty: 3 years

– Weight: 2.4 oz

-Color: Aluminum/Black

-Materials: Brushed Aluminum and Soft-Touch Rubber Coating

-Size: 4 foot cord

– Connector Type: 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )

The design of the Bang & Olufsen Form 2 headphones is attractive. The Form 2 demands attention from first look, but does not give the same attention as an all gold pair of headphones. The frame of the Form 2s have a black matte finish with the speakers inside, which are adjustable through metal slides; clever!

Again, the sound of the headphones is impeccable. While testing the Form 2s, the performance was superb, but only  par when listening to hard rock, metal, and rap. The Form 2s lack the bass that are expected when listening to hard rock, metal, and rap. Although, on classical, light rock, and jazz, the Form 2s performed well.

One of the disadvantages of the Form 2 I have found is their inability to fold into itself, making carrying the Form 2 a bit of a pain. Additionally, I believe the Form 2s should have been provided with a case, as the B&O EarSet 3 are provided with them-granted a $100 price difference. If a case was provided, the Form 2 would be more convenient to carry around.

In addition to the Form 2’s slick design, it also proves to be comfortable. Through I did not wear the headphones for more than 2 hours at once, the they are definitely very comfortable. Weighing in at 2.4 ounces, the Form 2s can be easily forgotten at times: Throughout testing them, I would occasionally forget I was wearing them.

Overall, the Form 2 is a great buy if you are looking for an attractive, great sounding, and light pair of headphones. Through there may be a few cons of the Form 2s, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Bottom line: They are a great buy if you are willing to spend $100 on attractive, light, and quality headphones.

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AT&T Ups Early Termination Fee To $325

Are you an AT&T customer? Well, today AT&T moved its Early Termination Fee up from: $175 to $325!

They also come ahead of the expected June launch of a new iteration of the Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhone, which could potentially yield millions of subscribers signing up for fresh two-year commitments.

The iPhone is AT&T’s biggest wireless growth driver; however, the company’s contract as Apple’s sole U.S. partner is expected to end over the next year. The loss of exclusivity could enable iPhone customers–particularly those frustrated by the carrier’s network issues–to go to rivals, specifically Verizon Wireless, although high early termination fees could serve as a deterrent.

[Source: 9to5Mac]

An AT&T spokesman, however, said the timing of the move wasn’t related to any device.

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Average Joe’s Biweekly Tips and Tricks

This week I have another tip for you on how to care for your MacBook.  This tip will help you take care of the annoying sharp edges on your MacBook. You will need a nail file, trash can, and your MacBook (Aluminum or Plastic) to try this tip out. The first step is to set your MacBook on the edge of a table so that the front (the side that you open) of the MacBook is sticking out. Then grab the file and lightly file the sharp edges of the MacBook away. You do not have to file very hard to get the MacBook smooth – just remember not to file the edge of the MacBook too much or you might end up ruining it. For easy clean up, remember to put a trash can under the MacBook edge so that the file shavings can go directly into the trash can. Via OSX Daily. There is another one about filling your MacBook Pro from a guys blog called One Man’s Blog.

Note: The Real Mac Genius.com is not responsible for any damage caused to your computer throughout this tip.

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ChicBuds: DJ Sport Headphones

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Website: chicBuds

Price: $29.99

ChicBuds are an overall great value given its price point. You won’t break the bank buying a pair and you won’t break your heart if you lose them. The chicBuds sound quality are superb given the price. Additionally the padded earpieces make them comfortable to wear for long periods. I also appreciate having a pair of over the headphones to wear at home because wearing earbuds for a long time can become uncomfortable. Additionally, given my small ear size, the earbuds tend to pop out of my ears. ChicBuds are also available in great colors and as the name says they are very “chic”. The chicBuds earpieces themselves conveniently fold into the headset to create a more compact package for storing.

A downside of the chicBuds is that the material that the chicBuds use looks inexpensive, but you have to remember that the headphones are only $29.99. Also, the chicBuds earpieces are a bit small so they wind up resting on top of your ear and not around your ear.

Overall, chicBuds’ price point, comfort and style make it a good value. ChicBuds also has several different headphone and earbud lines — just as stylish and just as fun. For those interested in a little bling, chicBuds even makes earbuds encrusted with real Swarovski crystals. For those of you that are into basic black, you may be interested in RockBuds. Check out their website to see the full line of chicBuds.