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The Bluetrek UFO is a uniquely designed Bluetooth headset that fits on the ear and almost completely covers it. It features a new voice alert system that reminds you of actions like reject call, redial, and when your headset needs to be charged.

The Bluetrek UFO will standby for up to 8 days, or will get you about 6 hours of talk time. It features DSP and echo cancellation for better call quality.

For anyone who hates sticking stuff in their ears, but wants a Bluetooth headset, the Bluetrek UFO will be a good choice. The Bluetrek UFO is available in the UK for £49.99.

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The SouthWing SH440 looks like a great Bluetooth headset on paper. It features a voice guided menu system with a host of controls available to the end user. These include easy pairing with voice instructions, incoming call number announcement, and more. You can even choose from 12 different ringtones.

The SouthWing SH440 headset can be used with or without the earhook for added comfort. Battery life is rated at up to 10 hours talk and 2 weeks standby.

Available only at AT&T retail stores, the SouthWing SH440 will cost you about $49.99.

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Parrot has unveiled a set of wireless Bluetooth speakers that will stream your music from any A2DP source. The Parrot DS1120 packs a total of 30W RMS power into the speakers, each equipped with a Class-D digital amplifier.

For added flexibility, the Parrot DS1120 allows you to connect audio sources via RCA cable. Further, Parrot has even included a Bluetooth 2.0 USB dongle if your computer does not already support Bluetooth.

Look for the Parrot DS1120 in October for about $280 US.

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Princeton has finally made the ultimate USB Bluetooth adapter. The PTM-UBT3S is little more than the just the plug, but is packed with Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR. Kudos to Princeton for making this tiny Bluetooth adapter. Now if they could just get it into production overseas and set a price, that would be great.

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PC Magazine has the scoop on a new lossless audio codec that could soon be coming to an A2DP Bluetooth headset near you. Currently, Bluetooth A2DP headsets have to reencode the audio signal first to PCM and then to the current codec, called the Subband Codec (SBC). The SBC codec, like MP3 files, is also lossy. This means that audio information is lost already, and reencoding to yet another lossy codec means even more audio is lost.

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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.

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You never know when you might need to have a Bluetooth GPS receiver handy, so why not carry one on your keychain? That’s the idea behind this particular Bluetooth GPS receiver from Freedom Input. The Freedom Mini GPS will last 10 hours on a single charge and includes both a car and USB charging cable. It is compatible with all currently available software GPS applications and features Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for compatibility with a wide range of devices.

The Freedom Mini GPS receiver is available now for $99.99.

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Kyocera’s Bluetooth Stereo Headset with Pendant Controller (model TXCKT10162) gets reviewed at CNET, garnering a 7 out of 10 rating. The audio quality on the Kyocera stereo Bluetooth headset is described as “quite spectacular.” However, some discomforts could occur since the earpieces do not come in multiple sizes. Also, the pendant piece was a bit awkward, swinging too much to be much use for running. Other than that, the controls were very versatile and overall this seems to be a good choice for a stereo Bluetooth headset if you aren’t doing any extreme physical activities.

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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.

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.

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