I’ve had so many bluetooth headsets over the years it’s not funny. Despite the many many bluetooth pairings, I am encouraged by the advancements that have been made over the years and I must say that one company that has always sought to lead the pack is Blueant.

Their latest award-winning bluetooth offering, the Blueant Q1, ups the ante again with the focus shifting to voice command.

Check out the Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset product description below to see what I mean:

The revolutionary BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint takes Bluetooth headsets to the next level of comfort and handsfree experience.

The BlueAnt Q1 uses advanced Voice Recognition software to allow you to easily control the headset and many phone functions just by using your voice.

That’s right: talk to it and it will talk to you.

To hear a list of the available commands just click the BlueAnt button and say “What Can I Say?”.

The BlueAnt Q1 incorporates dual microphones and BlueAnt’s superior Voice Isolation Technology – an advanced software solution that separates the user’s voice from all other sounds resulting in outstanding call quality, no matter where you are.

Features of the Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset

• Use your voice to control the Q1 – no more complicated button combinations to remember.
• Supports true multipoint – connect two phones at the same time and answer the one that rings.
• Designed for comfort – the Q1 has been created to be the most comfortable Bluetooth headset enabling all day use.
• Pairs with up to 8 devices.
• Up to 4 hours talk time and 100 hours standby.
• Dual Microphones and BlueAnt’s Voice Isolation Technology ensure that you are always heard, even in the noisiest of environments.
• Custom internal wind shields reduce wind noise to a whisper.
• Firmware upgradeable via USB on your PC.

2 year replacement warranty (excludes ear buds, ear hooks, USB cable and AC adaptor).

I’ll get the chance to check it out in the next couple of days as I have one coming for review. I’m particularly interested in comparing the Blueant Q1 with my Jawbone Prime (which is my primary headset these days) in terms of noise reduction and call quality.

Watch this space

Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset Product Page

It’s been a while since we’ve looked at Blueant gear so I visited their site today. By their front page, looks like they may have new headset or two to be launched in April.

Their current range is still one of the best on the market. Here’s a video on Blueant V1 Bluetooth Headset featuring voice-control dialling and more.

Since getting my iPhone, I am using bluetooth headsets less due to the better audio capabilities of the standard headphones it is packaged with. But if I wasn’t using it as an iPod as much, I’d definitely have the Blueant V1 as one of my top 3 choices.

Here’s the Blueant V1 Bluetooth Headset Feature List:
> Revolutionary BlueAnt Voice Control User Interface
> Voice Isolation Technology™ provides outstanding noise suppression, wind noise reduction & echo cancellation
> Incorporates ‘Voice Isolation’ Standard & Max settings adjustable to surrounding noise environments
> Dual microphones enable crystal clear communication in the noisiest of environments
> Pairs with up to 8 Bluetooth devices
> Innovative tie clip
> Firmware upgrade via USB on your PC
> Up to 5 hours talk-time or 200 hours stand-by
> 3 charging options including USB, car & wall chargers
> Includes Comply™ Foam Tips & rubber speaker gels plus 2 optional over-the-ear hooks
> Locally based Customer Support Centre
> 2 Year Replacement Warranty

Blueant V1 Bluetooth Headset Page

Here’s one for fans of in-car handless phone conversations. The BlueAnt Supertooth Light is a sun-visor mounted speakerphone that doesn’t need any kind of complicated setup. You just stick it to the sun visor and pair it with your device(s) and you can already use it.

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Last January, BlueAnt unveiled a Bluetooth headset that uses a third party application; Sensory’s BlueGenie Voice Interface. The resulting headset is the BlueAnt V1, a Bluetooth headset that can recognize, and speak, English.

continue reading "BlueAnt V1 Voice Recognition Bluetooth Headset Reviewed"

This is the best bluetooth speakerphone that I have tested to date. With the added TTS (text-to-speech) functionality, Blueant have again set themselves apart with the new Blueant Supertooth 3!

I’ve had the chance to play with it for around 2 weeks now and the burn-in process has been nothing but a pleasure. Here’s my Supertooth 3 Review below:

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Are you the type who always feels harassed during the mornings; the type who eats breakfast while on the way out and talks on the phone at the back of the wheel? I know, I know, you’re used to it and whatnot. But come on, a risk is still a risk—you might not come to regret it afterwards at all because you might already be dead. If you know using the phone while on the way is inevitable, BlueAnt’s Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Handsfree Speakerphone can help you there.

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Is Blueant forgetting their Australian roots? How is it that their U.S. website has the Blueant Z9i plastered all over it whereas the Australian website has no mention? We want our Blueant gadgets too!

Don’t worry Aussies, I’ll make sure Taisen (Director) knows about it!


continue reading "Blueant Z9i Bluetooth Headset – Australia put on backburner?"

Blueant are still at it with the upcoming Blueant M1 Bluetooth Speakers! We’ve been selling Blueant gadgets for 4 years now and I’m pretty confident that these will be as good as what we’ve seen in the past.

The BlueAnt M1 Portable Stereo Speakers provide crystal clear high quality audio, delivered at 28 Watt RMS (making it one of the most powerful portable Bluetooth speakers in the world) so you can really pump it up. With an internal Subwoofer and rechargeable battery, the M1 provides you with thumping tunes on the go for up to 10 hours.

With a host of connectivity options,the M1 can play stereo music files via Bluetooth A2DP profile from a mobile phone, PC or MAC. You can even connect MP3 and iPod’s via the 3.5mm jack (cable included). Complete with a wall charger, carry case and covered by BlueAnt’s 2 year warranty – the M1 is the ultimate in portable speakers for tunes on the go.

Features of the Blueant M1 Bluetooth Speakers

- Bluetooth v2.0
- Crystal Clear Thumping Sound
- Worlds most powerful portable speaker at 28 Watt RMS
- Compatible with any Bluetooth A2DP device, phone, PDA, PC or Mac
- Wireless, Portable, Re-Chargeable
- Jack input – Plug in your mp3 player or iPod (cable included)
- Built-in Subwoofer with bass boost enhance button
- Supports Bluetooth A2DP for music and AVRCP for remote control
- Automatic re-connection to Bluetooth devices
- AC adapter, car charger and carry case included
- 2 Year Warranty

Note: Expect these to be available after the 25/3/2008.

Order your Blueant M1 Bluetooth Speakers @ Mr.Gadget Australia

The Blueant Supertooth Light received a perfect score (5/5) when reviewed by GoodGearGuide.com.au. Here’s part of the reason why:

The BlueAnt Supertooth Light is a Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone designed for use primarily in a car, but can be just as easily used at home or in the office. The Supertooth Light combines outstanding voice clarity, ease of use and the ability to connect up to five mobile phones, making it without a doubt the best hands free speakerphone we’ve reviewed.

Order your own Blueant Supertooth Light here at Mr.Gadget!