Thu 20 Sep 2007
Gear4’s BlackBox and BlackBox Mini are a couple of good looking speakers. Featuring touch-panel controls and pumping out 24W and 4W (2x), respectively, the two speakers will run about $200 and $100 when they come out in a little while.
Mon 3 Sep 2007
Parrot’s DS3120 Bluetooth stereo system has just been announced. It features an SD card slot, line-in, and FM radio. Also featured is a 1.8″ TFT screen for music details and phone information. The Parrot DS3120 has a built-in battery for up to 10 hours of battery life for complete portability.
Stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device or use the Parrot DS3120 as a Bluetooth speakerphone with its built-in microphone. It even has noise-canceling capabilities for optimal call quality.
The Parrot DS3120 will be available in October for about $240 US.
[ via Engadget ]
Mon 9 Jul 2007
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.
Fri 6 Jul 2007
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 ]
Thu 5 Jul 2007
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 ]
Tue 19 Jun 2007
Philips has announced two new stereo systems that are iPod docks and also capable of streaming audio via Bluetooth. The BTM628 features a modular design and plays MP3 or WMA CDs. The BTM630 is one solid speaker dock and can also play songs stored on SD cards. Both speakers can also act as a full duplex speakerphone and will display the caller ID of the person who is calling you.
The Philips BTM628 will be available this September, while the Philips BTM630 will be available as early as August. Both speakers will be priced at $199.
[ via Gizmodo ]
Thu 31 May 2007
Quick and easy seems to be the motto of the Parrot PMK5800, a new Bluetooth car kit that promises great quality with no installation necessary. All there is to it is one single piece that plugs directly into your car’s 12 volt accessory plug. The PMK5800 transmits your calls to your stereo via a built-in FM transmitter, which can also transmit music from your A2DP enabled phone.
Along with all this, the Parrot PMK5800 also includes digital signal processing (DSP), echo cancellation, and voice recognition. It will be available this summer for about $120.
The only problem I see with this is that every time you need to make or receive a call, the stereo in your car will have to be on a specific station. If you are listening to a CD or another FM station this could pose a problem. However, if you want an FM transmitter for your A2DP phone and a Bluetooth car kit, too, the Parrot PMK5800 will be a perfect choice.
Press release [ via Engadget ]
Fri 25 May 2007
If you want your Bluetooth speakers to make you look like some sort of mad scientist you will want to get yourself the Linx B-Tube Wireless Stereo and Speakerphone Bluetooth speakers. It looks like it will carry a sample of bio-material, but instead it utilizes A2DP technology to stream music from your Bluetooth music player.
Sat 28 Apr 2007
The iSymphony V1BLUE is one of the first home stereos that is A2DP Bluetooth enabled. This means you can stream music from your compatible phone without any clumsy wires being involved. The V1BLUE also includes a wireless iPod docking station that will charge, sync, and even control the iPod via the stereo’s remote. (more…)
Wed 25 Apr 2007
Mvox has made what seems to be the jack-of-all-trades Bluetooth headset. The Mvox Duo can act as a standard Bluetooth headset, a speakerphone, and VOIP headset. Connection can be made either via Bluetooth 2.0 or by using a USB cable for direct connection to your PC for VOIP calls. You can also manage a built-in phone book (i.e. phone independant) using Mvox software when connected by USB. Mvox claims 7 hours talk time in headset mode, 3 hours in speakerphone mode, and 150 hours standby. You can get your Mvox Duo for $249.99 at Mvox.com.