Remember the MoGo Mouse from Newton Peripherals? It was a Bluetooth mouse that could fit entirely into a PC Card slot. Now the same company has just announced the release of a series of Bluetooth headsets that are … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset, iPhone

iPhone case that holds a folded Bluetooth headset – MoGo Talk originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 5, 2009 at 3:52 pm.

Like many people, I own quite a few headphones.  These days all handheld devices we purchase come with a free corded headphone which most of the time are of crappy sound quality.   But what if I want great quality sound but without the mess of a snaking cable dangling down to my Bluetooth enabled media device?  This is where the Sony Ericsson Stereo Bluetooth HBH-IS800 comes in. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Musical Gear

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Sony Ericsson Stereo Bluetooth HBH-IS800 Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 4, 2009 at 8:45 pm.

For a long time, I flatly refused to own a Bluetooth headset. They were expensive, the sound quality was mediocre, and the available designs were unattractive, ranging from “wannabe telemarketer” to “hey, I’ve got a Happy Meal toy stuck in my ear!”

But for every product category, a standout product always emerges and becomes the new benchmark against which all other similar products must be measured. For Bluetooth headsets, the bar was officially set in December of 2006 when Aliph introduced their first Jawbone headset. It was attractive, with a perforated metal surface that looked more industrial than toy-like, and it incorporated noise-canceling technology developed for DARPA. And while still priced at upwards of $100, it was nevertheless less expensive than many competing headsets at the time. The Jawbone became my first Bluetooth headset. It’s been nearly three years now since the Jawbone was introduced, and Aliph has not rested. They are now on the third generation of the Jawbone headset — the Jawbone Prime — and Aliph is intent on persisting as the gold standard for Bluetooth headsets. Does the Jawbone Prime do service to its pedigree, or does it come up short? Find out after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Aliph Jawbone Prime and Earcandy Edition Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 2, 2009 at 9:02 am.

We reviewed the Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset back in July. Now Plantronics has just announced a new model called the PRO UC. This headset that works seamlessly with both mobile phones and unified communication applications/softphones like Google Talk and Skype. It comes with a USB dongle to use with your PC and works like any other Bluetooth headset with your mobile phone. It will be priced at $199.95 and will be available next month. Full press release after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Plantronics Voyager PRO UC Headset can Skype originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 30, 2009 at 3:36 pm.

I know what a lot of you are thinking… “oh great, another Bluetooth ear piece. And I have to be honest, I thought the same thing when I saw this. Boy was I wrong! First of all, it is an actual Research In Motion Blackberry branded device, not some third party off brand. RIM is coming out with alot more branded accessories lately, mainly due to the huge growth the company has had with getting their phones out to the mass market. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

RIM Blackberry HS500 Bluetooth Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 26, 2009 at 7:52 am.

The iTech Dynamic SolarVoice 908 Bluetooth headset has all the typical features one would expect from a headset. It has A2DP, multipoint, and noise reduction features. But, it has one feature that no other headsets have (yet)… It has a built in solar … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset, Solar

Let Mr. Sun recharge your Bluetooth headset – i.Tech SolarVoice originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 12, 2009 at 8:15 am.

The Celltronix VR1 looks like an ordinary headset, but it is the first Bluetooth headset that can record up to 8 minutes of incoming and outgoing calls. You can also use it to record … [visit site to read more]

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Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Bluetooth headset that can record your conversation originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 10, 2009 at 4:37 pm.

The new Sound ID 400 Bluetooth Headset offers some features that no other headset current offers:

PersonalSound – offers users 3 listening modes, tuned to the most common hearing preferences, to choose from in order to further enhance speech clarity without raising the volume.

Environmental Mode – enables users to hear equally out of both ears in-between calls. When this mode is activated, the hearing ability is enhanced and soft sounds can be heard while wearing the headset – allowing clear conversations “On” and “Off” the phone. This is a great feature as most of us like to leave our headset on in-between calls.

Compatibility with the Sound ID CompanionLink Remote Microphone – The CompanionLink is a small clip-on device that syncs with 400 and can be worn by a conversation partner or placed near a sound source to pick up audio at its origin for a richer sound experience. Clip the CompanionLink on the person sitting or at the back of the mini-van to clearly hear them over any wind noise, place it near the TV to better hear your favorite sitcom or place it at opposite end of the conference table to clearly hear what colleagues are saying.

It will be available at the end of this month for $129.99. Full press release after the jump. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Bluetooth headset with new features – Sound ID 400 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 14, 2009 at 12:39 pm.

I have used other Bluetooth headsets such as the Motorola H700(A/B) and found that many sound tinny or canned and can even  have an echo-y sound coming from the microphone and/or the earpiece from time to time.  I would rather just hold my phone to my ear until my arm got tired then struggle with the hassles of getting a clear sound from my headset.

But after using the Plantronics Voyager PRO I didn’t have any of those experiences and regained my faith in using Bluetooth headsets. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Plantronics Voyager PRO Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 2, 2009 at 7:38 am.

The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset has been updated to be even skinnier and sexier. The new visit site to read more]

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Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Sexy and skinny – Plantronics Discovery 975 originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 20, 2009 at 9:17 pm.

One of my main complaints about most Bluetooth headsets are the buttons that you use to control them. Fumbling around with your fingers trying to find the location of the button to answer a call or change the volume can be a pain – literally. Have you ever pressed a button on a headset and … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Touch enabled Tapster Bluetooth headset originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 7, 2009 at 8:50 pm.

I have been riding motorcycles for over two decades; nearly twice as long as I have been a true tech-junkie. While I love putting around on my bike, I have always wanted to ride with music playing. I have attempted to make this happen many times over the years but nothing I have tried was either comfortable or convenient. The Cardo SCALA RIDER Q2 MultiSet Bluetooth (Motorcycle Helmet) Headset not only provides music while riding, but cellular conductivity, rider to rider/passenger communications, FM radio, and audible GPS instructions (via bluetooth).  I have my hopes up….I hope I am not disappointed. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset, Motorcycle

Cardo SCALA RIDER Q2 MultiSet Bluetooth (Motorcycle Helmet) Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 2, 2009 at 7:52 am.

iVoice sent a Baby-ai headset along with their R1 car kit. I’ve used a couple of different bluetooth headsets in the past and haven’t been too impressed with them. I have small ears and wear glasses, so I’ve had a hard time finding a headset that would stay on my ear securely while walking around and driving and whatnot. We’ll see if the Baby-ai makes the cut. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

iVoice Baby-ai Bluetooth Headset originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 25, 2009 at 6:00 am.

I remember first seeing the Zivio Boom Bluetooth wireless headset at the 2008 Macworld Expo and thinking that it looked pretty sexy, but I wasn’t sure about the practicality of the telescoping boom microphone. It’s now one year later and they’ve sent me one to review. Let’s take a closer look. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Gear

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Zivio Boom Bluetooth Wireless Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 22, 2009 at 10:31 am.

Callpod has recently updated its uniquely shaped, ultra powerful bluetooth headset, the Dragon v2. While the shape, function, and battery life have remained more or less the same, Callpod has improved incoming and outgoing call quality, redesigned the earbud, and upgraded the earhook to a pivoting, more comfortable design.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 21, 2008 at 7:30 am.

I have not done a bluetooth headset review for a while now. It was my own fault, I had reviewed too many earpieces in a relatively short amount of time. The tech-rush was definitely gone….. That being said, the Plantronics Discovery 925’s sleek & slim form factor drew me out of my bluetooth earpiece hiatus.

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 29, 2008 at 7:30 am.

We can all agree that gadgets can be fun and exciting, but it’s really great when a product can actually help someone work better while also being beneficial to your health. A couple months ago, a close family member was having severe neck and shoulder pain. Her one arm was even going numb. An MRI revealed that she had a ruptured disk in her neck. The solution was a surgical procedure to fuse the C5 and C6 vertebrae together with a titanium plate and several screws…

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Headset

Plantronics CS55 Wireless Office Headset System with Lifter Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 10, 2008 at 10:10 pm.

Aliph has recently updated their very popular noise reducing Jawbone headset with a newer version that addresses some of the complaints from the original. One of the main complaints was with size. I didn’t find the size to be much of a problem when I reviewed the original, but let’s see just how much this new version has improved things.

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Jawbone Bluetooth Headset Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 1, 2008 at 9:37 pm.

Seems like the number of Bluetooth devices increases weekly. BlueAnt
has created several noteworthy additions to the mix. The Z9
earpiece and Supertooth
Light handsfree carkit are well designed and thought out. They are both simple, easy
to use, and produce a very nice call/conversation experience.

… [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

BlueAnt Z9 Headset and Supertooth Handsfree Speakerphone Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 1, 2008 at 8:30 am.

I have reviewed several bluetooth headsets over the past year (and used many others as well), including those by Apple, Southwest, Motorola, and Jabra. All of which had their pluses and minuses. The S-800 by Cardo has, by far, the most functions and capabilities of any bluetooth headset I have ever used.

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Cardo S-800 Bluetooth Headset originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 28, 2008 at 8:45 am.

As of July 1st, Washington State is mandating the use of hands-free devices
while driving. This law makes it illegal to have a cellphone up to your ear
while driving a vehicle. So Bluetooth cellphone accessories are becoming more
and more the rage (when little old ladies are wearing them at the shopping mall,
you know a technology has left geekdom and hit the mainstream). Southwing
has created several in-the-ear and hands-free speakerphone car kit options enabling
you to focus on driving while talking on your cellphone. In this article I will
be reviewing one of each type by Southwing, the SH505
Bluetooth headset and the SC310
Bluetooth car kit.

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Filed in categories: Car Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Southwing SH505 Bluetooth Headset and SC310 Bluetooth Car Kit originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 17, 2008 at 11:00 pm.

In today’s world, it seems that we are all trying to do three things at once, all while talking on our cell phones. I know that multi-tasking is part of my daily life, even though at times I wish it was not. Juggling multiple tasks at once is fine, except when one of those tasks is potential deadly if you are not paying attention, for example, driving a vehicle.

Some states, like California have even adopted laws against using a cell phone without a handsfree device. The Mvox Duo is an apparatus that allows users to communicate without holding their phones. Look ma’, no hands.

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Mvox Duo All-in-One Wearable Smart Communicator originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 7, 2008 at 7:20 pm.

I have used many bluetooth headsets over the years; Motorola, Samsung, Plantronics to name a few. None of them have qualified as truly tech-worthy. They either did not fit my ear, the connection quality was poor, or operating the device was painful. One was actually so bad I had to decline finishing a review because I didn’t have a single positive comment. All that being said, I have finally found bluetooth headset Zen.

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Filed in categories: Wireless, iPhone related

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 4, 2008 at 9:01 pm.

I don’t know about you, but it seems that multi-tasking is becoming more important with each passing day. This is no truer, then in our professional environments where it seems that we are trying to do so much in so little time.

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Headset

Plantronics CS70N Professional Wireless Headset System originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on December 20, 2007 at 4:46 pm.

Plantronics is one of the most active communication products manufacturers in the market today. One of their latest Bluetooth headsets is the Voyager 520. They were kind enough to send one to me to review. Let’s take a look.

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Filed in categories: Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Headset

Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 5, 2007 at 10:00 pm.