July 2007


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Nokia is getting into the Bluetooth speakerphone game with their new HF-300 model. With a 20 hour battery life you will be hard pressed to find enough time to run it low. Look for the Nokia HF-300 later this Summer for about $123.

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This USB Bluetooth dongle is just about the smallest you will ever find. It is only 4.5mm thick, and the whole plugin part is retractable. If you need to have Bluetooth capabilities everywhere, stick this guy on your keyring and you will be fine.

Link [ via Gizmodo ]

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The Holux GR-239 has some features that make it a bit easier and more flexible than your average GPS receiver. Not only can you connect to the Holux GR-239 via Bluetooth, but you can also get yourself a wired connection by plugging into the USB port. Add to this the fact that it is powered directly from your car’s power outlet and you get one very useful GPS receiver.

Link [ via Gizmodo ]

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Looks like HTC is prepping a new Bluetooth headset dubbed the M200. It sports Bluetooth 2.0, 8 hours of talk time, and a lanyard to boot. Engadget has the link to the FCC submission.

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The B-Speech Alpha Bluetooth car kit is one sleek looking device. With a swiveling LCD, DSP, and two 2-watt speakers built-in, the B-Speech Alpha is a device worth taking a look at. Three AAA, rechargeable batteries allow up to 9 hours of talk time. Up to 300 numbers can be stored on the B-Speech Alpha, which clips onto your sun visor for easy access.

On top of all this, an optional GPS module is available, which can show longitudes, latitudes, and current speed. The B-Speech Alpha will retail for about 99 Euros.

Product page [ via Red Ferret ]

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For those of you who are the ultimate business-person, juggling calls on your office phone, cell phone, and even VoIP, the Sennheiser BW900 Bluetooth headset might just make your dreams come true. The Sennheiser BW900 is a Class 1 device, which means you get about 300 feet of range. On top of this you can connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Now you can seamlessly switch back and forth between your cell, office, and computer. Not everyone will be OK with the $300 price, but if you want the top-of-the-line, this looks like it may be it.

[ via Gizmodo ]

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IOGEAR has released their own Bluetooth speakerphone, model #GBHFK201W6. Thankfully it is the only one they sell, so you can just ask for the IOGEAR Bluetooth speakerphone and not have to worry about specifics. It features all the usual like echo cancellation, noise reduction, and talk time of up to 8 hours. It is also compatible with VoIP to make calls on your Bluetooth enabled computer. Price is $89.95.

Link [ via Tech Digest ]

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Three new headsets from Nokia, the BH-803, BH-604, and BH-602, were recently announced. The Nokia BH-604 is a stereo headset with media controls for your Bluetooth media player. The Nokia BH-803 and BH-602 are regular headsets for making and receiving calls. You can expect to see these headsets in the Fall of this year. Read on for the specifics. (more…)