The new AudioWear lanyard-style earphones from i2iGear are lightweight, adjustable, and designed to allow you to wear your favorite MP3 player like a necklace.

A button for play/pause and being able to skip to the next track would be a nice addition – something like the Griffin SmartTalk adapter for Apple’s iPhone and iPod.

Features

• Noise isolation earphones
• Incredible audio quality
• One size fits all, and stays on while exercising
• Extension cable included to attach to iPods, iPhones, MP3 players, or any audio source with a 3.5mm headphone jack

The AudioWear Lanyard-Style Earphones are available from i2igear.com site for $49.95. The product is offered in two different colors: blue or pink.

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If you’re looking for a pair of earbuds to go with the Ladybug Mouse, this in-ear model from the Japanese electronics company Brightonnet should be right up your alley.

Specifications:

• Connector: 3.5mm Stereo mini plug
• Input: Max10mW
• Cable length: 1300mm
• Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz
• Sensitivity: 94db±3db/1mW
• Impedance: 16 ohms
• Weight: 17g

The BrightonNet BI-BUGEAR LadyBug Earphones are available in red or pink. You can get them from the AudioCubes.com website for $29.99.

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If you think carrying around both an MP3 player and a pair of earphones is too much hassle, you can always go for this sporty around-the-neck combo.

The product is made of flexible and durable lightweight plastic material, featuring in-ear style earbuds and a 1GB flash memory.

Features:

• For the weight and the look of a regular headset, you get a headset PLUS mp3 player
• Built-in 1GB flash memory
• Plays MP3/WMA/WAV music files
• 8 hours continuous music playback per charge
• USB 2.0 data interface
• Recharged by USB port (USB data charging cable included)

The Sporty Around-Neck Earphone MP3 Player (1GB) is yours for $21.50 over at the DealExtreme website.

The Altec Lansing MUZX MHP 206 is a pair of earphones enhanced with sparkling precision-cut Swarovski elements: jeweled flowers on the earbuds and a stunning butterfly on the choker.

MUZX Series™ earphones were created especially for women—to provide them with the ultimate in comfort, fit and style. What’s more, the MHP 206 earphones are beautiful to listen to. Their Snug fit design provides passive noise reduction and great sound at lower listening levels.

Features:

• Powerful 9mm neodymium drivers
• Comfortable Soft-fit Silicone Ear Tips (Small, Medium and Large included)
• Compact Earphone Design
• Gold-plated plug for superior sound transfer

You can get the Altec Lansing MUZX MHP 206 earphones from Amazon for $34.99, or from Altec Lansing for $59.95.

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The Japanese Sanrio company is now offering a pair of Hello Kitty Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds. They sell them for 15,750 Yen (about $137 USD), claiming that the earbuds are “great for listening to music, school courses, the TV and while playing video games.”

(Via Crave)