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Hands-on with the Beats Pill speaker and Executive headphones (image gallery)

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  • There are audio in and out ports, the power button, and microUSB port on the back.

    There are audio in and out ports, the power button, and microUSB port on the back.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The Beats Executive headphones come in a sturdy retail box

    The Beats Executive headphones come in a sturdy retail box

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Cables, batteries, an adapter, and manual are in the left side of the box

    Cables, batteries, an adapter, and manual are in the left side of the box

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • A zippered hard carrying case is also included

    A zippered hard carrying case is also included

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The zippered case has a black matte finish

    The zippered case has a black matte finish

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The Beats Executive headphones have hinges to allow it to fold flat in the carrying case

    The Beats Executive headphones have hinges to allow it to fold flat in the carrying case

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • There are no bold colors on the Beats Executive headphones and most things are silver and black

    There are no bold colors on the Beats Executive headphones and most things are silver and black

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • A magnetic cover hides the two AAA batteries

    A magnetic cover hides the two AAA batteries

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The hinges are rock solid and the aluminum headset construction is great

    The hinges are rock solid and the aluminum headset construction is great

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The headphones are extremely comfortable with the soft leather covering

    The headphones are extremely comfortable with the soft leather covering

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Here you can see the hinges that rotate the headphones

    Here you can see the hinges that rotate the headphones

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • You can fold them into a compact bundle using the included hinges

    You can fold them into a compact bundle using the included hinges

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • An airline adapter is included so you can enjoy stereo audio for in-flight movies

    An airline adapter is included so you can enjoy stereo audio for in-flight movies

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Two cables are also included, one with a mic and controller and the other just a straight audio cable

    Two cables are also included, one with a mic and controller and the other just a straight audio cable

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • You can control phone calls and media with the controller cable

    You can control phone calls and media with the controller cable

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • My wife is modeling the Beats Executives. They don't pinch your head like other Beats headphones I have tried.

    My wife is modeling the Beats Executives. They don't pinch your head like other Beats headphones I have tried.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Beats Pill retail packaging

    Beats Pill retail packaging

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The Beats Pill comes in plastic, much like pills you take to ease pain

    The Beats Pill comes in plastic, much like pills you take to ease pain

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The box contains everything you need, including an adapter, cables, a case, and a carabiner to carry the case.

    The box contains everything you need, including an adapter, cables, a case, and a carabiner to carry the case.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The zippered case has Beats branding too

    The zippered case has Beats branding too

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • As you can see the Pill fits perfectly in the case. The cables do not fit in with the speaker though.

    As you can see the Pill fits perfectly in the case. The cables do not fit in with the speaker though.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • The bottom has a flat rubber piece to keep the speaker steady on a table.

    The bottom has a flat rubber piece to keep the speaker steady on a table.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • There are four speakers inside the Pill.

    There are four speakers inside the Pill.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • There are two volume buttons above the Beats logo.

    There are two volume buttons above the Beats logo.

    Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

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  • There are audio in and out ports, the power button, and microUSB port on the back.
  • The Beats Executive headphones come in a sturdy retail box
  • Cables, batteries, an adapter, and manual are in the left side of the box
  • A zippered hard carrying case is also included
  • The zippered case has a black matte finish
  • The Beats Executive headphones have hinges to allow it to fold flat in the carrying case
  • There are no bold colors on the Beats Executive headphones and most things are silver and black
  • A magnetic cover hides the two AAA batteries
  • The hinges are rock solid and the aluminum headset construction is great
  • The headphones are extremely comfortable with the soft leather covering
  • Here you can see the hinges that rotate the headphones
  • You can fold them into a compact bundle using the included hinges
  • An airline adapter is included so you can enjoy stereo audio for in-flight movies
  • Two cables are also included, one with a mic and controller and the other just a straight audio cable
  • You can control phone calls and media with the controller cable
  • My wife is modeling the Beats Executives. They don't pinch your head like other Beats headphones I have tried.
  • Beats Pill retail packaging
  • The Beats Pill comes in plastic, much like pills you take to ease pain
  • The box contains everything you need, including an adapter, cables, a case, and a carabiner to carry the case.
  • The zippered case has Beats branding too
  • As you can see the Pill fits perfectly in the case. The cables do not fit in with the speaker though.
  • The bottom has a flat rubber piece to keep the speaker steady on a table.
  • There are four speakers inside the Pill.
  • There are two volume buttons above the Beats logo.

Beats has primarily been targeted previously to the youth market, but a couple new products are aiming to attract the more mature crowd. The Beats Pill and Executive headphones are great products for the holiday season.

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An airline adapter is included so you can enjoy stereo audio for in-flight movies

Published: December 3, 2012 -- 15:19 GMT (07:19 PST)

Caption by: Matthew Miller

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