Griffin has announced a new versions of their TuneBuds Mobile earbuds. These an alternative to Apple’s upcoming premium version of the iPhone earbuds—both offer a built-in microphone and remote for answering calls and controlling iTunes playback. The big difference here is that Griffin’s TuneBuds Mobile costs less than half of Apple’s version. According to Griffin, TuneBuds Mobile are compatible with iPhone, iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G and iPod classic 120 GB
‘We upgraded TuneBuds Mobile and SmartTalk so that both iPod and iPhone users alike can record audio and enjoy a superior listening experience,’ said Mark Rowan, Director of Product Development at Griffin Technology. ‘With so many great apps coming out on iTunes such as our recent iTalk Recorder application, we wanted to offer iPod users the ability to enjoy those apps that require an external mic.’
TuneBuds Mobile offers great-sounding earphones with crisp, clear highs and powerful, deep bass. The buds fit the ear snugly, with washable ear cushions in a selection of sizes, and conform to the ear for maximum comfort and sound isolation. Built-in is Griffin’s ControlMic, a high-sensitivity microphone and control button. Griffin has even given thought to the cord, made of nylon braiding for strength, good looks, tangle-resistance, and durability.
SmartTalk is a headphone adapter solution with the same great microphone and control button features as TuneBuds Mobile, but which allows users to plug in their own favorite earphones. The noise-canceling microphone ensures clean recording and conversations, and the ControlMic button allows convenient Play, Pause and Skip forward controls. SmartTalk features a 30′ cable sheathed in nylon braiding.
[via Griffin]