Fri 18 May 2007
The Bluetrek Mini clocks in at a diminuitive 10 grams but its battery packs a whopping 7 hours talk time. It is worn comfortably in the ear or can be attached to a lanyard and worn as a fashion accessory around the neck. The Bluetrek Mini features all the usual call options and voice recognition. Check it out at Bluetrek.
Thu 17 May 2007
CNET reviews the Plantronics Pulsar 260 headset, giving it an “Excellent,” 8 out of 10 rating. All call functions and quality were great, although bass was a little light when listening to music. The only real negative CNET found was that the cord was a bit too long (36 inches) making it a bit cumbersome. Take a look for a quick tour of the Plantronics Pulsar 260 headset.
Thu 17 May 2007
Just Another Mobile Monday has posted an Aliph Jawbone review that is definitely worth the read if you are looking at one of these for yourself. The reviewer was definitely impressed by the Jawbone. It fit comfortably without any of the ear fatigue normally associated with an over the ear headset. The controls were easy, and the substitution of a muted white light rather than the usual blinking blue indicator light was a plus. But how did it fare for quality?
The Aliph Jawbone was taken for a stroll through Washington, D.C. during rush hour, and the reviewer found that a normal conversation was possible at all times. Even when cars or busses were passing the Jawbone adapted the volume to the situation. Even a train passing did not seriously impede conversation.
The rest of the review is thorough and informational, so definitely take a look.
Thu 17 May 2007
The SM100 EarModule from Sound ID is an innovative in-the-ear Bluetooth headset that has a number of unique modes. Quite similar to the SoundID SoundFlavors Personal Sound System, the Sound ID SM100 EarModule features different listening modes for different situations. It can amplify sound around it, be used as a headset for your phone, and can connect to other SM100 headsets for direct communication. The Sound ID SM100 is available for $129.99 right now.
Wed 16 May 2007
This one isn’t for everyone, but if you are a pilot you may find the LoPresti CLEARBLUE Bluetooth wireless headset a great addon for your airplane. The headset uses a software dubbed “Intuition” that prioritizes between four simultaneously connected devices. These are, in order from lowest to highest priority, iPod, cell phone, intercom, and radio communication. Your basic iPod functions can be controlled directly from the headset and play is automatically paused and resumed when interrupted. Look for the LoPresti CLEARBLUE near the end of the year.
Wed 16 May 2007
Salling Clicker 3.5 has been released as an update to Salling Software’s robust two-way remote control software. Salling Clicker already offers presentation controls for business as well as control of popular media applications for personal use. Version 3.5 expands support for Wi-Fi connections and Windows Vista. For Windows, support for iTunes, Windows Media Player, and PowerPoint has been enhanced. On the Mac, iTunes, PowerPoint, EyeTV, Keynote, and Front Row support have been enhanced.
Salling Clicker 3.5 is available for $23.95 per license. Upgrading from previous versions is absolutely free.
Thu 10 May 2007
Sony Ericsson has announced a new stereo Bluetooth headset, the HBH-DS980. Featuring Bluetooth 2.0 and A2DP technology, the Sony Ericsson HBH-DS980 uses noise cancellation and echo reduction to give you the cleanest calls and music possible. The HBH-DS980 also has an OLED display only visible when the unit is turned on. This display will give you information on phone status and music titles from your compatible phone. Battery life is estimated at 6 hours of playback/talk time. Sony Ericsson’s HBH-DS980 will be available in the third quarter of this year.
Thu 10 May 2007
Here’s a handy little device from Brando: the 55-in-1 Bluetooth Card Reader + Hub. Let’s break that down. 55 memory card formats can be read, which is pretty much all your standard variants of CF, SD, MS, and XD. It has 3 USB ports, two of which are designated for data transfer while one is powered for your USB devices that need some juice to run. Finally, the 55-in-1 Bluetooth Card Reader + Hub also acts as a Bluetooth dongle for all your Bluetooth wireless connection needs.
Product page [ via Ubergizmo ]
Thu 10 May 2007
The ENA-7000 is a tiny, cube shaped device made by Korean company EZNEX that is a dual FM transmitter and Bluetooth adapter for any device with a headphone jack. The ENA-7000 will allow you to pump your tunes from pretty much anything, including your MP3 playing cellphone. If your car deck supports A2DP and/or you hop from car to car often, the EZNEX ENA-7000 might be perfect for you. It will be available for around $38 later this month in Korea and hopefully sooner than later in overseas markets.
[ via Slashphone ]
Wed 2 May 2007
Philips has a new stereo Bluetooth headset on the block dubbed the SHB6102. With A2DP support the Philips SHB6102 headset can be paired to your compatible phone or to the supplied 3.5mm adapter, which can be connected to any standard headphone jack. The SHB6102 is rated at 10 hours of playback and 12 hours of talk time.