Talk To The Hand: Bluetooth Gloves
by Robin Rhys
November 5, 2008
Winter is on its way, but how much is one willing to pay in order to stay warm and use their iPhone? Apparently Swany, the producers of g.cell gloves, think people are willing to pay a lot.
For the price of $495 you can get the g.cell gloves, which will keep you warm as well as provide full Bluetooth capabilities, but don't even think of trying to navigate on your iPhone.
One cool thing about the gloves is that you can use the universal hand signal for "call me" and actually make a call. But how functional are they? Other products that we have previously reviewed like Dots Gloves seem to have a lot more functionality at a much lower price.
Some of the features for the g.cell gloves include:
SHELL: Swany Soft Shell, Schoeller metallic fabric, digitized PU palm, suede thumb
INSULATION: Soft Bemberg with insuloft-160, Hipora W/B insert
FEATURES: Integrated Bluetooth system, hook & loop tab with neoprene cuff
COLORS: Black, Red
So even if you like the gloves and feel like dropping the big bucks to get them, you can't. The gloves are a limited production item and are only available through a lottery.
If you want the gloves you'll have to go on Swany's site and email them with your contact info and glove size. If you win, then Swany will contact you by phone and ask if you would still like to purchase the gloves.
Bluetooth gloves are a pretty cool concept. So if you really want them, and are willing to pay, you better enter soon.