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Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:49:00 +0000

The A8 Bang & Olufsen earphones are crafted from anodized aluminum and hard rubber offering flexibility and robust durability and they come with two-metre extension cord for listening at home on stationary equipment.

The A8 earphones are specially developed to closely match the contours and curves of the ear – so you hear the sounds that would otherwise slip away.

The A8 earphones are designed by Anders Hermansen to match the contours and curves of the ear and each element can be manoeuvred up or down and side-to-side to ensure the perfect fit.

Bang & Olufsen A8 features 50-20000Hz frequency range, 19ohms impendance and is available in AluminiumxBlack, White, Green, Oragen and Yellow.

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Iqua 603 SUN Solar Powered Bluetooth Headset Review

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:00:00 +0100

Iqua 603 SUN is the world's first solar powered bluetooth headset.

• Communicate in style
• Extended operating time with solar charging
• The world’s first solar powered Bluetooth headset
• 12hr talk time
• Infinite (in sunlight) standby time
• V2.0 Bluetooth
• 14g weight
• Price between £26.01 - £47.26
• Finnish design & technology

I was so pleased when I received this Iqua Sun Bluetooth headset which is rechargeable in the sun using the little solar panel at the front.

The lovely people at Iqua sent me this gorgeous gadget to test - it has taken me a little while to get the review done and I apologise for that but it does not detract from the fact that I LOVE this headset!!

The Iqua 603 SUN is compact and stylish, has no ear loop to fiddle with as there is a small ear hook that come in two different sizes.

It does need an initial charge from your wall socket, but this takes only a couple of hours and once that is finished, the job is left to the sun.

No longer do you realise that after leaving the Bluetooth headset unplugged on the side table and when you come to use it and the batteries are empty.

It’s a snazzy little gadget which isn’t really so large as other reviews state. It does take a little while to get used to the style of clip that it has to attach to your ear. As there is no ear loop, you must hook the headset into your ear much like those little headphones.

It doesn’t need just sunshine to recharge either; you can leave it, to some extent, in the office/home/car and will charge there also.

There is one button that is used to answer and end calls, redial and use voice dial and even switch the call between phone and your headset! With Iqua SUN, you can enjoy a crystal clear sound and wireless VOIP calls.

This innovative and groundbreaking combination of science and style led the Iqua SUN to be selected as an “Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award” honoree in the Wireless Handsets Accessories product category.

The Iqua 630 Sun bluetooth headset is compatible with any brand of Bluetooth mobile phone that supports the headset or hands free profile.

See www.iqua.com for the latest compatibility information.

What's in the box?
- ear hook
- 2 ear plugs (different sizes)
- wall charger
- carrying strap
- user guide

Article Source Iqua 603 SUN Solar Powered Bluetooth Headset Review

Joby Zivio preview

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Joby Zivio is an elegant, high performance Bluetooth headset with a telescoping microphone boom.

An ultra-sensitive microphone sits on the end of the extendable boom. Microphone gain is automatically adjusted up and down as the user slides the boom to the optimal position. When the boom is extended to the corner of the mouth, the gains are reduced to their lowest levels where background noise falls away, leaving only clear, natural sound.

You also get sets of interchangeable earpieces and soft gel caps that are mounted onto a ball-and-socket joint to provide the most comfortable fit possible. An optional earloop attaches via magnet and can be used to position the Zivio in the best horizontal and vertical position to ensure all-day comfort.

The Joby Zivio Specs:

Bluetooth Version: 2.0 + EDR with Hands-free profile 1.5
Talk/Standby Time: 10 hours/12.5 days (300 hours)
Charges: via USB connection
Weight: 13 grams
Length (mic retracted): 53.5 mm
Length (mic extended): 137 mm
Width: 15 mm
Depth (thickness w/o earpiece): 7.2 mm
Range (btw. phone & headset): 10m (33 feet)
Bluetooth Chip: CSR BlueCore 4

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BlueAnt Z9 Bluetooth Headset

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Voice Isolation Technology uses sophisticated techniques to separate the voice signal from all background noise, enhancing and isolating all frequencies that affect voices coming in to and out of the headset and resulting in noise suppression, wind noise reduction and echo cancellation.

In addition, the Z9 incorporates two ‘Voice Isolation’ modes that a user can switch between when making a call ‘Voice Isolation Standard for use in normal everyday environments providing a natural sounding voice while removing mild background noise and ‘Voice Isolation Max’ to provide superior intelligible voice clarity for use in extreme noise environments.

Weighing in at only 0.35 ounces and measuring just 1.5 inches in length, the Z9 is also one of the smallest Bluetooth headsets on the market today. It can be clipped neatly onto a tie, shirt, blouse or cuff when not in use and comes equipped with a stylish, translucent ear-hook further reducing its presence when worn.

The Z9 Bluetooth Headset offers a range of advanced specifications making it one of the most innovative Bluetooth headsets to be launched to date.

BlueAnts Z9 Bluetooth Headset Features:

Bluetooth v2.0 technology
Dual microphones for pure speech
Voice Isolation Technology produces outstanding noise suppression, wind noise reduction and echo cancellation, with zero voice distortion
Separates the desired voice signal from background signals enabling crystal clear communication in the noisiest of environments
Incorporates ‘Voice Isolation’ Standard & Max settings adjustable to surrounding noise environments
‘On-the-Fly’ switching between multiple devices (up to 3)
Automatic connection & reconnection with notification
Different ring-tones for known and unknown contacts
Innovative tie clip for attaching to shirt or cuff, when not in use
Firmware upgrade via USB on your PC
Small & lightweight (1.5” in length & weighs only 0.35 oz)
Up to 5.5 hrs talk-time or 200 hrs standby
2 Year replacement warranty
MSRP - $99.95

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Jabra JX10 Cara Limited Edition Bluetooth Headset

Sun, 20 May 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Jabra has launched limited edition versions of the JX10 Cara Bluetooth headset — in 24 carat gold plate and stainless steel.Take your headset beyond functionality to a whole new level of style plus performance with the Jabra JX10 Bluetooth Headset!

Small and feather-light, the intelligent Jabra JX10 gives you all of the superior sound quality, all-day comfort, and convenient features you need with all of the hip, contemporary styling you would expect in a wireless headset designed by leading Danish design company Jacob Jensen.

Jabra JX10 Cara weighs less than 1 ounce (14 grams) and measures less than 1-1/2 inches in length… you'll barely know it's there!

The JX10 Cara can keep going for up to six continuous hours talk time plus up to 200 hours standby, the JX10 Cara keeps users connected.

When it does need a boost the JX10 Cara can be charged using a PC via a USB cable, or even charged in the car.

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CSR Bluetooth Inside the MOTOROKR S9

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:00:00 +0100

CSR says that its BlueCore3-Multimedia silicon is inside the new MOTOROKR S9, Bluetooth stereo headphones.

This high quality headphones utilise CSR’s BlueCore3-Multimedia’s integrated DSP and CVC (Clear Voice Capture) technology. With a tiny 7x7mm form factor, BlueCore3-Multimedia has minimum impact on the overall aesthetics of end-user products and allows for exceptionally compact Bluetooth devices.

Weighing barely an ounce, the MOTOROKR S9 features compact 1.3 cm in-ear speakers and achieves up to six hours of playback from a single charge. Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled stereo music phones and MP3 players, the behind-the-head style headphones offer fingertip control of music and voice calls as well as automatic music muting.

CSR’s BlueCore3-Multimedia is a single chip Bluetooth radio and baseband IC with 8Mbits of internal Flash memory as well as an on-chip DSP and stereo CODEC. The embedded Kalimba DSP core is an open platform co-processor that supports enhanced audio applications such as echo and noise cancellation. BlueCore3-Multimedia has been designed to reduce the number of external components required which ensures production costs are minimised while also incorporating auto-calibration and use cases to simplify development, type approval and production tests.

In addition, the Motorola stereo headphones use CSR’s CVC. CVC is a world-leading echo and noise cancellation solution, which adapts to a number of different environments in order to enhance voice communications. Rather than suppressing noise like many competing technologies, CVC separates out the voice signals using proprietary time-domain signal extraction and improves audio quality regardless of hardware deployment, audio interface, operating system or speech recognition applications.

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SAMSUNG Bluetooth Headset Designed by Bang and Olufsen – WEP 420

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Samsung showcased the high-class Bluetooth Headset (WEP 420), designed by Bang & Olufsen, for the first time at CeBIT 2007 in Hanover , Germany.

Samsung has demonstrated its versatility in the mobile industry by targeting the rapidly-growing mobile accessory market with the launch of new Bluetooth headsets. The latest Bluetooth headsets are elegantly designed and have superb sound quality.

At CeBIT 2007, Samsung's designated a special booth do showcase Bluetooth headsets, including the new products WEP 420 and WEP 500.

To offer simplistic design and usability, the WEP 420's buttons are hidden behind a sliding cover. The special sliding cover blocks static to increase the overall sound quality of this exceptional headset. To enhance its value, the WEP 420 comes packaged with a uniquely designed charger cradle that may be used as an interior decoration item.

In addition, Samsung Electronics also showcased the newest Mini Bluetooth Headset , the WEP500. Samsung emphasizes the compact size and distinctive design of the WEP500 for the first time at CeBIT 2007 . The new Samsung WEP 500 prides itself on an innovative design of round shapes and easy-to-use features.

In 2005, Samsung and Bang & Olufsen released "Serene", the mobile phone that received the spotlight from media all across the globe with its exceptional design and simple beauty.

The Samsung WEP 420 is available in March and WEP 500 will be launched within 2nd quarter 2007 in Europe and Asia.

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Jawbone Bluetooth Headset

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Cingular Wireless and Aliph Introduce Jawbone Bluetooth Headset featuring Noise Shield Technology.

Jawbone is the first adaptive Bluetooth headset with Noise Shield technology, which virtually eliminates background noise so calls are clearer. Jawbone's audio performance is further enhanced by an award-winning design by internationally acclaimed product designer Yves Béhar, which maximizes comfort and functional simplicity.

Ambient noise is often an issue with many headsets and can make conversations difficult in noisier environments. The Jawbone Bluetooth headset with Noise Shield technology uses an advanced, military-grade noise-canceling system that continuously adapts to users' changing environments to deliver unparalleled audio quality.

Jawbone has a perforated shield that curves to match the outline of the face, while the soft and smooth underside provides a comfortable feel on the skin. Only 14 grams, Jawbone feels very light on the head and can be worn on either ear. Earloops in four different sizes and shapes ensure a customized fit and feel while also maximizing stability on the ear.

The Jawbone Bluetooth headset was awarded an International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award and an iF Product Design Award. An earlier generation of the Jawbone headset was honored with the 2005 CES Innovations Award, the BusinessWeek Industrial Design Excellence Award, and a DEMOgod(tm) award from the DEMO industry conference group in 2004. The first version of Jawbone has also been exhibited at both the New York Museum of Modern Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Jawbone is currently available exclusively at select Cingular Wireless retail stores nationwide for $119.99 and is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled handsets.

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Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth headset dubbed the EarSet 2

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Bang & Olufsen have just announced a new Bluetooth headset dubbed the EarSet 2.

EarSet2 weighs just 22 grams (0.8 oz) and the design draws on the proven ergonomics from EarSet1.

To be available in Korea only (for the time being), the Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth EarSet 2 features a fold-away microphone and the company's "Hi-Fi speaker technology."

The design is certainly a departure from conventional Bluetooth headsets, boasting quite the large speaker to go with the not so big microphone.

Expected retail price is US$413.

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Motorola HT820 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Ready to move with your music? Just combine your Bluetooth Stereo Headphones with your computer, home stereo or MP3 player and either a Bluetooth Home Stereo adapter or Bluetooth PC adapter.

Motorola HT820 bluetooth headphones come complete with easy-to-use controls for hours of hands-free listening. And with a Bluetooth-enabled phone added to the mix, you can answer calls right from your headphones.

High-quality Audio
Whether you're listening to a favorite tune on your PC or talking to a friend on your phone, you'll hear it all in crisp, clear audio.

Lightweight and Comfortable
Taking your music with you just got easier and more enjoyable. Simply pick up your headphones, put them on and go with the flow.

Intuitive Controls
From cranking the volume on a favorite tune to taking a call from a loved one, you can control two different devices at the touch of a finger.

2-in-1 Music Device
Music automatically mutes with each incoming call. After you finish your conversation and hang up, the music continues.

Motorola HT820 Features

Stream High-quality audio from your Bluetooth 1.1 or higher enabled mobile phone with Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). (Currently the only Motorola mobile phone supporting these profiles is available in Asia.)
Answer phone calls with your Bluetooth 1.2 stereo headphones and a Bluetooth 1.1 or higher enabled mobile phone (note: voice calls are not supported by PC adapter; for optimal use, power-off the Bluetooth feature in your handset when using this adapter.)
Hands-free, wire-free connection up to 10 meters (30 ft.) from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or adapter
Wirelessly listen to music and never miss a call
Intuitive controls - music buttons on right earpiece, call buttons on left Imbedded microphone
Lightweight and comfortable to wear

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