The earbids were only about a c-note, the headphones were about two. For general, urban use I'd say consumer reports is right and the buds work just as well as the 'phones. Plus, I don't think the 'phones would fit over all that hair.

Now I'm jealous and want a mini laptop for when the MacBook is too much, and the iPhone is too little. Damn you!

Look up places on Shelter Island. I had a fucking blast out there, and I think it's relatively cheaper, and much less snooty than the Hamptons. 'Course if I were you, I'd be looking at Coney Island instead.