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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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

Itching for a new Bluetooth headset? Jabra has just launched the new JX20 Pura, a Bluetooth headset the company claims is “like no other.” I must admit though, it does look mighty sleek.

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HANNOVER, Germany – CEBIT – Mar. 4, 2008 — Today at CeBIT, Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) unveiled the company’s first wireless stereo headset designed for Internet calling with a PC: the Logitech® ClearChat PC Wireless™ headset. The ClearChat PC Wireless headset combines high-performance stereo audio with 2.4 GHz wireless technology, allowing people the freedom to move around when they make VoIP calls – no wires attached.

“More and more people are making voice calls over the Internet, but until now, they have had to choose between wired headsets that keep them tethered to their PCs or wireless headsets that offer poor audio and voice quality,” said Gina Clark, general manager and vice president of Logitech’s Internet Communications business unit. “With the Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset, people can make a PC call while grabbing a snack, sitting on the couch or leaning back in their chair – PC calling has never been so convenient and never sounded so good.”

The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless enables people to move freely up to 33 feet (10 meters) from their computer. With the included USB transmitter, the headset effortlessly connects to a PC or Mac computer right out of the box – no software or pairing required. And to help ensure no call gets interrupted, the ClearChat PC Wireless headset’s 2.4 GHz wireless technology features both crisp, uncompressed stereo audio and an advanced algorithm that minimizes interference –even in the busiest wireless environments, such as an airport, office or hotel.

The ClearChat PC Wireless delivers rich, high-quality stereo audio through proprietary laser-tuned audio drivers. For optimal voice clarity, the headset features a noise-canceling microphone on a flexible boom that adjusts to the desired distance from the mouth. Additionally, volume and microphone mute controls are located on the right earpiece and the microphone automatically mutes when rotated to an upright position. As an added convenience, the microphone emits a soft, red glow when muted.

Designed with comfort in mind, the ClearChat PC Wireless headset features a padded headband and plush ear pads. The headset works with popular Internet calling applications, including Skype®, Windows Live™, Yahoo!®, Google Talk® and AIM®.

In addition to Internet calling, the ClearChat PC Wireless headset provides high-performance audio and a comfortable design that make it ideal for listening to music, watching movies or playing games on the PC.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless headset is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in May for a suggested retail price of $99.99 (U.S.).

Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset Press Release

If you’ve been observant, you may have noticed that three different coloured Jawbone bluetooth headsets have magically appeared in our online catalogue. This normally signifies that a gadget is not too far away – in the case of the Aliph Jawbone, it could be only a couple of weeks. At last!! Our supplier has notified us by early to mid-April…

Order your Aliph Jawbone at Mr.Gadget Australia!