While I’ve been extremely pleased with my Jawbone Icon bluetooth headset, there are some features on the newly announced Plantronics Savor M1100 Bluetooth Headset that I could do with. I’m especially talking about the (packaged) ability to send and receive emails via voice and amongst other similar type voice initiated abilities, being able to create tweets just by talking!

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I’ve got it and I love it.

I am of course, talking about the Jawbone Icon bluetooth headset. Out of the 6 styles that were available I chose “The HERO” headset…yes, I can hear many of you mumbling “How appropriate…” But yes, I liked the black and dimple styling.

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Aliph is easily one of the world’s best bluetooth headset makers.

I’ve been a fan for many years especially because of their NoiseAssassin technology that reduces background noise dramatically. This has set their bluetooth headset, the Jawbone, apart from the rest.

Last year, I reviewed the Jawbone Prime – I loved it, so I’m keen to get the updated version (this time called Jawbone Icon) ASAP!

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As mentioned two wees ago, I received a Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset to review. Yesterday evening, I pulled out the trusty video cam and did a review/ unboxing clip for it (I even included Bloopers at the end!). I must say that it is an impressive bluetooth device that with voice commands that worked flawlessly with my iPhone 3GS.

Guess what?

I’m now giving a chance for one of my beloved readers (that’s you) to own the Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset review unit!!

Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset Giveaway Details
All you need to do is rate the video below on Youtube and leave a comment on what you thought of the Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset. We will choose a winner at the end of this month (February). All the best.

Blueant Q1 Bluetooth Headset Product Page

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

I love it when technology not only works but looks great. Here’s one excellent example – the Jawbone Prime. I have tested countless bluetooth headsets over the years from manufacturers such as Blueant, Plantronics, Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and many others. Although many were good, none have been able to properly deal with the two biggest gremlins that plague bluetooth headsets: background noise and echo. To date, it is only Jawbone who have done this effectively.

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The internet with abuzz with rumors that the picture above could in fact be Jabra’s upcoming Jabra Stone Bluetooth Headset that was to be revealed, according to the Jabra Stone Website, in roughly 26 days time.

Jabra tout the headset as having a new revolutionary design that “feels, looks and sounds better“. It certainly looks a lot different to anything that’s on the market right now. If this is the Jabra Stone, it appears that it’ll wrap nice and securely around the ear. I’m a little confused about where the microphone is and how not having some kind of pertuding boom shape will help sound quality…

Even though it does have a funky new shape, it’s going to take a lot more than that to pry me away from my Aliph Jawbone 2! (Review incoming).

Via MobileCrunch

Nokia’s latest bluetooth headset, the Nokia BH-804, looks very stylish indeed. Judging by the picture above, it’s also well accessorised and would be a welcome addition to any road-warrior’s desktop.

CNET recently did a review and here’s a summary of their investigation:

The good

• Small and stylish
• Easy to use
• Comfortable to wear
• Good accessories
• Good sound quality

The bad

• Ear loop is not very flexible and is cumbersome to attach
• Expensive

At $299.95,  I think Nokia’s trying to break into Jawbone’s market. Whatever it’s trying to do, it’s a lot to pay for a bluetooth headset!

What are your thoughts?

Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset Review CNET

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 Technologyâ„¢ 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 Complyâ„¢ 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

CES 2009 has come and gone and many new gadgets were introduced to the world for the very first time. The new Nokia BH-904 Bluetooth Headset was one such gadget. What’s so special about it? Well for starters it has noise-removal technology that separates voice from noisy environments e.g. busy city streets, in your car or in shopping centres. The Nokia BH904 also has the ability to sustain two simultaneous connections; one can be to your PC (VOIP) and the other to a mobile device. And the last major standout point is its super quick charge time of 15 minutes to get 5 hours of talk time (if you want the full 8 hours talk time, you need to charge for around 40 minutes).

In terms of its form factor, I have never been a fan of the Nokia over-the-ear series as they tend to be quite chunky. I’ll have to actually try one to give you the real lowdown though – they may have improved how these sit on the ear. I like the adjustable sliding boom microphone!

Other Features of the Nokia BH-904 Bluetooth Headset:

• 53 x 19.7 x 10.8 mm dimensions
• weighs a mere 8.2g
• various operating keys such as Power on/off, Answer/End Calls, Mute Switch, Volume control
• 10 m operating range
• Bluetooth 2.1 with enhanced data rate (EDR)

Via Gadgetell