Levis iPod Jeans
The Levi’s RedWire DLX aka iJean is another clothing item that tries to integrate the iPod usage in an unobstrusive and fashionable way.
This is one of the first pieces of apparel offered by a mainstream brand to integrate the iPod technology.
The iPod is connected inside a side pocket. The jean is machine washable once the iPod is removed. The “Hip” remote control is externally designed into the jeans’ watch pocket to enable operation of the iPod. Standard control functions like play/pause, track forward, track back and adjust the volume control are possible without removing the iPod from the pocket.
A retractable headphone unit has been built directly into the jean to help prevent tangles and efficiently manage the iPod earphone wires.
The RedWire part of the type name is explained by the red ribbon with the wires inside, that connects the iPod to its assigned side pocket. A very visible sign of the ‘specialty’ of this Jean but might not always be practical.
As of this writing, Levis is offering the iJean in The Netherlands for 199.- Euro.
To learn more about it on the Bright Techlifestyle Blog (it is in Dutch).
Levis Red Wire DLX Spring/Summer 2007 collection
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Levi’s Redwire DLX iPod Jeans Spring/Summer 2007 collection out now
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[...] in case is Levi’s RedWire DLX Jeans first launched in 2006. The ReWire DLX was only available a short time and the integration of [...]
[...] in case is Levi’s RedWire DLX Jeans first launched in 2006. The ReWire DLX was only available a short time and the integration of [...]
Whoa, this idea of integrating cloth and gadgets always amaze me. Luckily this one is a washable, last time I saw an electronic tees, it was the type that you should never wash.
[...] Some words to this type of iPod control: we do not like this ‘joystick’ control in the sleeve. We have seen this before on the H3 Fat Controller Glove from O’Neill and on the RedWire DLX Jean from Levi. [...]