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Jabra SP100 Bluetooth Speakerphone

Jabra SP100 Bluetooth Speakerphone  If you’re tired of having to keep your phone pressed to your ear, or if you don’t want the added hassle of a headset, the Jabra SP100 is for you. It’s the perfect solution for those seeking total freedom in the car, at home, or in the office. Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly connect the device to any Bluetooth-enabled phone. Combine this with excellent audio quality and you’ve got an indispensable handsfree solution.Because the SP100 requires no installation it makes a great Bluetooth car kit. Its small, compact design and choice of mounting accessories mean it can be securely positioned in the car wherever you find it most convenient. A suction cup mount allows you to affix the device to your windshield, or you can use the visor clip to attach it to your sun visor. Plus, the volume of the speaker can be adjusted to hear telephone conversations clearly, even in noisy surroundings. And because style is important in all things, the SP100’s neutral colors match any car interior.When you’re at home or in the office you can choose to run the SP100 from its internal battery pack, or power it via an included AC adapter. With a weight of just six ounces, the unit is portable enough to take with you anywhere you roam — business trips or the backyard. A pivoting arm ensures that the microphone can be positioned for optimum voice pick-up. Meanwhile, the volume control and mute buttons are great for telephone conferencing. There’s also a headset port on the device for those times when you require more privacy.  The SP100’s internal battery offers up to 12 hours of talk time and up to 20 days of standby time. The unit can be recharged via AC or an included vehicle power adapter. It can also operate on a standard AA battery. 

What’s in the Box
SP100 wireless speakerphone, two 1.2 Volt AA nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, AC adapter, vehicle power charger, removable suction mount or windshield, removable visor clip for in-car sun visor, user manual. 
Product Description
The Jabra SP100 is more than a powerful Bluetooth speakerphone for use in the car. Because of its excellent audio quality and voice pick up you’ll want to use it in the office and in the home too! With no installation necessary, the Jabra SP100 makes an ideal Bluetooth car kit. The volume of the speaker can be adjusted to hear telephone conversations clearly, even in noisy surroundings. Its small, compact design and choice of mounting accessories mean it can be securely positioned in the car wherever you find it most convenient. The suction mount allows for fixing to the windscreen, alternatively the visor clip will safely attach the speakerphone to the sun visor. And its neutral colour tones are designed to complement your car’s interior color and finish. Because the Jabra SP100 is so lightweight, compact and requires no external power source, it is portable enough to take to the office or away with you on business. The pivoting arm ensures that the microphone can be positioned for optimum voice pick-up. The Jabra SP100 is equipped with volume control and mute button, which are particularly useful for telephone conferencing, and a headset port is available when more privacy is required. The Jabra SP100’s rechargeable batteries give up to 12 hours talk time and up to 20 days of standby time. The Jabra SP100 can be recharged from the AC or vehicle power adapter or operate on a standard AA battery.
 

 Product Description
Up to 12 hours talk time, Up to 30 foot range, Headset & Handsfree profile,

Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset

Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset

The Motorola HS850 is the company’s update to their HS810 headset, one of my personal favorites. The changes made to produce the new HS850 are few, but the effect is relatively substantial. But first, let’s start with what is the same.

Like the HS810, the HS850 makes use of a body design that employs a folding microphone boom. The folding microphone boom acts as the on and off switch, as well as just providing a convenient way to make the headset smaller and more pocketable when not in use. When a call comes into your phone, you can turn on and answer the phone at the same time just by unfolding the microphone boom. You can end the call and turn it off by removing the headset and re-folding it. Using the headset in this way conserves battery power, since no battery juice is wasted on standby time - time where the headset sits around waiting to be contacted by a mobile phone or other compatible device. The physical design of the HS850 and the battery savings it imparts is my favorite aspect of the Motorola HS850.

Of course you don’t have to remove and turn off the headset between calls. If the headset is already on when an inbound call comes, you will hear the ringing come through on the headset and can answer it by pressing on the main multi-function call control button. You can end the call with this same button, and adjust volume levels with the two volume buttons. If you are using a phone that supports the Hands Free Bluetooth profile, then you can also use the call control button to reject an inbound call or redial the last number.

The HS850’s audio properties are also like those of the HS810 before it. The audio quality in both directions is very clear and understandable, but sounds a bit thin. You and the party on the other end of the call will both be able to understand each other easily, it just doesn’t sound as full and natural as it might with some other headsets. The HS850 makes up for this small lacking by having great resistance to wind noise, though. That makes the headset perfect for people that enjoy driving with their windows down, or those that work outside. Most headsets are very susceptible to wind noise, the HS850 bucks that trend.

And now for the new stuff. First up, a more powerful battery. The HS850 I tested managed an amazing 7 hours and 50 minutes of talk time. That is a full two thirds improvement over the older model. The truly amazing part is that this new battery life didn’t come at the expense of added weight. Like the HS810 before it, the HS850 weighs only .7oz (19.9g).

The next major change perhaps sounds more important than it worked out to be in reality. The HS850 supports the newer Bluetooth v1.2 spec, whereas most headsets support v1.1 only. Motorola claims that when used with a v1.2 compatible phone (there are still relatively few available at the time I write this), the HS850 will be able to connect faster, use less battery power, and offer improved audio quality. While I can see what appears to be a slight improvement in connection speed, I haven’t really noticed much of a change in battery life or audio quality.

The last major change is purely cosmetic. The new HS850 headset is blue-gray in color, like a darker version of the HS810’s color. I find it more attractive than the light silver found on the HS810.

But regardless of the color, you can’t go wrong with Motorola’s HS850, which I consider to be perhaps the best value on the market.

–Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com

Pros:

  • Small, light
  • Comfortable
  • Nearly 8 hours of talk time
  • No wind noise
  • Can be worn on both ears

Cons:

  • A bit unusual looking
  • Audio lacks bass

What’s in the box: Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset, User Manual, and Quick Start Guide.

Product Description
No wires. No limits. Designed to enhance the experience of any Bluetooth technology enabled phone, the Motorola Wireless Headset HS850 also stores information and wirelessly interacts with up to eight different Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 compliant devices, including handsets, PDAs and computers.

Universal IQ Pocket SHOX Phone and Headset Case

Body Glove EarGlove BlueVoice Bluetooth Headset

Nokia Bluetooth Image Viewer

Nokia Bluetooth Image Viewer

Share Your Photos - Now that you’ve taken all those digital photos with your compatible Nokia imaging phone, project them larger than life onto your compatible TV screen or video projector. Uploading is easy over the Bluetooth wireless technology connection, and controlling your slide shows couldn’t be simpler with the two-button system on the device. Get the picture?

PD-1 Image Album for Bluetooth Enabled and Select Nokia Handsets

Anycom HCC-110 Bluetooth Headset and Car Kit

Anycom HCC-110 Bluetooth Headset and Car Kit

Time to join the Bluetooth revolution! The Anycom CC3302 Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit offers a great way to enjoy the hands-free convenience of Bluetooth. Plus, it will help you keep your eyes where they belong: on the road. The kit consists of a speakerphone unit that plugs into your cigarette lighter, a wireless microphone unit that clips to your sun-visor, and the acclaimed HS-700 Bluetooth headset. Operation is as simple as plugging in the slim speakerphone and positioning the microphone on your visor. Plus, sound quality is sharp and clear for both you and your callers. When you’re ready to get out of your car, you can seamlessly switch from the in-car microphone to the HS-700 Bluetooth headset without losing a caller. The HS-700 is super-compact, and with a weight of only 15 grams, you’ll forget you’re wearing it. Talk time for the headset is rated at 3.5 hours and you’ll get 4 days of standby time. Both the vehicle speakerphone and the headset are designed to work with any Bluetooth-enabled phone. The entire kit comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

Product Description
The ANYCOM HCC-110 Hands-Free Car Kit connects to any Bluetooth phone and gives you the flexibility of talking on your phone wirelessly while driving. Plug the car kit into your cigarette lighter, clip the wireless microphone to your visor and you are ready to speak to people on your mobile phone through the car kit. The sound quality is sharp and clear for both you and your callers. This car kit also includes the ANYCOM HS-700 headset which is charged by the base station and allows you to switch between the headset and car kit without losing the caller.

Product Description
This Bluetooth Headset car kit includes a headset, uses a wireless microphone, and works with all Bluetooth phones

Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car Kit

Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car Kit

While the HF820 is billed as an easy-to-install Bluetooth car kit, it’s actually a versatile, portable speakerphone that works in every environment. Clip it to your car’s sun visor for easy, hands-free communication while you’re driving, wear it around your neck with the supplied lanyard so you can talk while you’re out for a walk, or place it on your desk and you’ve got an instant conference call speakerphone!The HF820 is designed to be simple to use with a minimum of fuss. A single multifunction button with a lighted call indicator controls all major call functions. Simply push the button to answer, end, and initiate calls and perform three-way calling and call hold functions. Meanwhile, the volume and on/off button controls speaker volume and gives you access to advanced call options. There’s even a headset port so you can enjoy private conversations without the speakerphone.

Because the HF820 is Bluetooth enabled, it can connect wireless to any Bluetooth phone that supports the Hands-free Profile. In fact, the unit is built with the 1.2 implementation of Bluetooth, meaning it supports longer range, better connection times, and higher voice quality than the predecessor model, the HF800. The HF820 is also backwards compatible with phones that support the Bluetooth 1.1 implementation. With the HF820, you can be up to 10 meters away from your phone and enjoy crystal-clear conversations. Up to five hours of talk time and up to 100 hours of standby time on the unit’s rechargeable battery mean you can talk all day. Additionally, charging is simple, as the unit uses the same travel and car chargers as most Motorola phones. And at only 60g, it’s light enough to take along on any adventure.
Product Description
Hands-free calling is easy and convenient with this portable car kit, the perfect accessory for the frequent traveler. Vehicle Power Adapter Included.

Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset

Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset

Comfortable and Lightweight. Stop holding your mobile phone to your ear and start enjoying cordless hands-free convenience. The Logitech® Mobile Freedom™ Headset is the first Bluetooth® headset to feature Logitech´s patent-pending WindStop™ technology, so now you can enjoy clear calls even in windy conditions. And because it also performs in high-traffic WiFi areas, interference simply isn´t an issue. Conveniently make and answer calls with the touch of a button and leave your phone nearby, in your pocket, shirt, or briefcase. It works with any phone enabled with Bluetooth® technology and offers 7 hours of talk time battery life and a design so comfortable you´ll give up talking long before your headset does.

  • Bluetooth 1.2 compatible: No additional phone dongle needed to enjoy 10 meters (30 feet) of range. It also works with your Bluetooth-compatible PC. And Bluetooth v1.2 gives you adaptive frequency hopping, quick connect time, and improved audio quality.
  • Logitech´s patent-pending WindStop technology: WindStop enables clear conversations in adverse conditions by reducing the disruptive effects of wind noise, including automobile air conditioners.
  • Comfortable and lightweight: Rotating clip conveniently fits either ear, and lightweight soft foam ear pad stays comfortable even after long talk sessions.
  • Long-life battery: Enjoy up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 250 hours of standby time between charges.
  • Multifunction button: Call/answer button on the headset lets you conduct calls without having to pick up the phone. The Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset also supports several features built into many handsets, such as voice dialing,
  • Technical Specifications:

    • Bluetooth v1.2 compliant. Headset profile and Hands-free compliant
    • Ultra-light: weighs 23 grams
    • Broadcasting range of 10 meters (30 feet)
    • Talk time up to 7 hours
    • Standby time up to 250 hours

    What’s in the box: Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset and AC power adapter.

    Product Description
    The Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset is the first Bluetooth headset to feature Logitech´s patent pending WindStop technology, so now you can enjoy clear calls even in windy conditions, and because it also performs in high-traffic WiFi areas, interference simply isn´t an issue. Conveniently make and answer calls with the touch of a button and leave your phone nearby, in your pocket, shirt, or briefcase. It works with any phone enabled with Bluetooth technology and offers 7 hours of talk time battery life and a design so comfortable you´ll give up talking long before your headset does. Compatible with Bluetooth enabled handsets.

    Nokia CA-42 Connectivity Adapter Cable for Nokia Phones

    Nokia CA-42 Connectivity Adapter Cable for Nokia Phones

    • Use this cable to connect your phone to your PC
    • transfer files such as calendar, phone book, notes, to-do list, etc.
    • Software driver files are required for installation
    • Compatible with Nokia 7250i, 7210, 6820i, 6820, 6800, 6610, 6200, 6100, 5140, 5100, 3220, 3200, 3120, 3100
    • Size (in inches): 0.16 x 47.24 x 0.59

    For phone models equipped with modem functionality, the CA-42 cable connects to a PC for portable network connectivity. See user guide for applicable phone models. Use this cable to connect your phone to your PC to transfer files such as calendar, phone book, notes, to-do list, etc. Software driver files are required for installation. Nokia PC Suite software required for some PC connectivity features. Compatible with Nokia 7250i, 7210, 6820i, 6820, 6800, 6610, 6200, 6100, 5140, 5100, 3220, 3200, 3120, 3100

    Product Description
    This USB data cable allows you to use your phone as a wireless modem and also provides the capability to easily sync phone data with your PC.

    Sony Ericsson - Portable Speakers MDS-60

    Sony Ericsson - Portable Speakers MPS-60

    Portable Speakers MDS-60 - Great sound that fits in your pocket
    Fun, light and truly portable with a sound quality that belies their size, the Walkman™-branded Portable Speakers MDS-60 are a must-have for any music lover. No matter where you are, sharing your music couldn’t be easier. Stylish and lightweight, the speakers are powered from the mobile phone; simply plug the speakers into your music mobile phone to enjoy stereo sounds. The MDS-60 starts shipping globally in Q1 2006. Read the rest of this entry »

    Motorola TXTR D7 - full wireless keyboard

    Motorola TXTR D7 - full wireless keyboard

    Who needs to touch a phone to text? The slim, compact Motorola TXTR is a full wireless keyboard that connects over-the-air to a compatible Motorola Bluetooth®-enabled phone so you can type messages with convenience and ease. Whether in-transit or in an all-day meeting, the large screen enables easy viewing of incoming and outgoing texts*, making this quick and efficient device a must have for professionals and frequent texters who need to make things happen.

    You’ve Got Connections
    The power of Bluetooth technology combined with a full QWERTY keyboard, the Motorola TXTR seamlessly syncs with a compatible Motorola mobile phone up to 30 feet away.  Even if your phone is in your pocket or your briefcase, the wireless connection allows you to utilize the contacts from your mobile phone so you can get your messages in and out as quickly as possible. The perfect business companion, the device lets you text directly with other co-workers who also have a Motorola TXTR up to 300 feet away. Read the rest of this entry »