Jaw in Style

The Aliph Jawbone is more than a Bluetooth headset; it’s a work of art. Designed by Yves Behar, who’s better known for the OLPC XO laptop, this stunning piece of “facial accessory” is as stylish as it is practical.

Priced at $129.99, the Jawbone Prime isn’t cheap, but you do get what you pay for. In addition to looking sexy, the Jawbone offers fantastic sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. The slim, lightweight design makes it perfect for someone who’s on the phone while on the go, all day long. The Jawbone is ultra-comfortable to wear. Measuring just 2.1 inches long by 0.5 inch wide by 0.5 inch thick, the Jawbone is one of the most discreet Bluetooth headsets you can buy. The downside to this is that it’s almost impossible to find the buttons unless you know where to look.

If you have trouble hearing, the Jawbone’s automatic volume adjustment feature may be a problem. Instead of proper volume controls, the Jawbone has a single button at the top of the headset. You must press the button to cycle through the different volume levels. The same button can be used to turn off the noise cancellation feature.

The Jawbone is an impressive and stylish mobile accessory. However, if you buy electronics for their function, rather than looks, you may find the Jawbone overpriced. There are cheaper Bluetooth headsets that do the job just as well. It’s a shame they aren’t this pretty.