Oakley Thump Pro
oakley.com, $249-$299
If the rhythms of the driving
range — the thump of irons on artificial turf, the clink of drivers at impact, the idle chatter of fellow ball beaters — aren't exactly your idea of a symphony, consider Oakley's Thump Pro, an MP3 player with ear pods built into a pair of high-definition Oakley sunglasses. This nifty multitasker allows your eyes to enjoy sun protection while your ears rock out and get down (or whatever the kids call it these days). There are no headphone wires to get tangled, and no distracting devices on your belt or in your pocket. Thump Pro stores up to 240 songs and is compatible with iTunes and Audible, giving users the ability to listen to their favorite audio books and podcasts.

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