Bluetrek CARBON Bluetooth 3.0 Headset

Bluetrek launches world's first Bluetooth headset is made of carbon fiber in the FCC with the name 'Bluetrek CARBON Bluetooth 3.0 Headset'. Lightweight Bluetooth headset that adopts audio technology Noise Lock (TM) noise cancellation, wind and echo - to ensure crystal clear conversations on both ends of the user and recipient.

Bluetrek CARBON Bluetooth headset equipped with Bluetooth 3.0 features, easy installation, advanced voice prompts, simultaneous connection to two phones, universal micro USB connector and switch on-off mechanical.

Bluetrek Bluetooth headset provides up to 4.5 hours talk time and 5 days standby time. For the price of 3.0 Bluetrek Bluetooth Headset Latest CARBON is available for about $ 69.99. Source ubergizmo.com

CES 2011: Hands on: Sony OLED 3D headset review

The third and final one of Sony's 3D prototypes at this year's CES is the futuristic-looking 3D headset concept.

The headset packs two 3D OLED displays, both with a high-definition resolution of 1280x720, and it's super impressive.

Indeed, it's one of our favourite products from this year's CES show � maybe second only to the Blackberry Playbook.

It's not a commercial product yet � it's just a tech demo. But there's no denying that it's one of the most awesome implementations of 3D we've seen so far.

The headset itself is quite heavy, but the 3D effect is brilliant, and the picture is crisp.

We watched various video clips as well as 3D footage from Gran Turismo 5 and it was all spectacular.

There was a fantastic sense of depth to the images, and the fact that each eye had its own individual HD display so close-up meant there was a perceived sharpness that was missing from Sony's lenticular OLED TV and BD player prototypes.

Frankly, if you gave us the choice between staring at a big 3D TV with active shutter glasses and donning one of these badboys, we'd choose the headset every time.

The perceived screen size seemed the equivalent of watching an 80-inch display from around 15 feet away, so there was certainly a very cinematic feel to the experience.

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Vuzix Wrap 310 � video eyewear

Vuzix Wrap 310 feature twin high-resolution video displays which project a 55-inch screen and also removable noise isolating earphones are included.
Wrap 310 includes a dual 428�240 LCD display for delivering a 55-inch screen viewed from ten feet (3m). It offers 24bit true color, 60Hz progressive scan update rate and 26 degree diagonal field of view. The brightness, contrast and color saturation can be adjusted. It works with both 2D and 3D movies and videos. The device is compatible with any TV, DVD/Blu-ray player, UMPC, PMP, iPods and most cell-phones.
Via itechnews.net

Plantronics Voyager Pro UC is apparently the world�s first Bluetooth headset with sensor technology

During the recent All Things Digital�s �Dive into Mobile� conference, Plantronics demoed the new Voyager Pro UC, calling it �an intelligent headset with sensor technology.� The device that builds on top of the original Voyager Pro, comes with some handy features like smart call routing, mobility presence and smart whisper alerts.

The first of the three allows headset to �know� if it�s on your ear and routes the call to the headset or handset as appropriate. This handy feature works even in mid-call, which is super cool.

Thanks to the mobility presence, Voyager Pro UC will change your status to �In a call� on other lines (Skype, Microsoft Lync, Cisco Communicator and mobile phone) when you�re in a middle of a call.

Finally, with the help of Smart Whisper Alerts you will know when your favorite contacts (so called VIPs) send you and email or an instant message � Plantronics� new headset will whisper �you got a new message� in your ear.

The new Voyager PRO UC will be officially announced in January (at the CES?) and will work both with mobile phones and PCs (a USB adapter will come in the box).

TDK TH-WR700 wireless headphones

TDK has just introduced to the Japanese market the new wireless TH-WR700 headphones using the Kleer technology.
The transmitter can be plugged to every device with a 3.5 jack connector and the 16-bit/44.1KHz radio signal will be send to the headphones using the 2.4GHz band. A listening radius is 10 meters and the signal can be received by up to four users simultaneously. The headphones are powered by four AA batteries which allow about 40 hours of work. Frequency response is 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
Via Hardwaresphere

Marshall Minor Rarphones

What you are seeing here are the Marshall Minors earbuds.

There are a lot of earbuds that look like many other earbuds that you would see these days. There are some things that make it look different.

For example, it has a unique EarClick system which makes certain that they don�t fall out by themselves. They also come with an integrated mic and in-line remote for more functionality.

You should be able to get these Marshall phones for about $59.

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Fanny Wong Headphones could be a winner

You will know the use of the words �could be� in the title of this posting.

Truth be told, the Fanny Wong company is new to the headphone business, but they promise to �marry high-style and great sound�.

It is designed by the same sound engineer who made the Beats by Dr. Dre, and they have a �DuoJack� inline splitter. They have luxury cushions and 40mm titanium drivers.

I look forward to hearing from them, and wonder if they will have a booth at CES 2011 to try out for myself.

You can pre-order the phones for about $149.95.

Source [http://www.gearlog.com]

R2-D2 Headphones from Coloud (not Cloud City)

Sure, there is a lot of Star Wars themed merchandise, and yes, we probably don�t need more of it.

However, if you are looking for more than just an R2-D2 Droid phone, you should check out these R2D2 headphones from Coloud. Each of the earcups have R2D2�s domed head on them, and it has a foldable design as well.

You should be able to get these for about $49.90.

Source [http://www.ohgizmo.com]

Bluetrek CARBON Bluetooth 3.0 Headset

Bluetrek launches world's first Bluetooth headset is made of carbon fiber in the FCC with the name 'Bluetrek CARBON Bluetooth 3.0 Headset'. Lightweight Bluetooth headset that adopts audio technology Noise Lock (TM) noise cancellation, wind and echo - to ensure crystal clear conversations on both ends of the user and recipient.

Bluetrek CARBON Bluetooth headset equipped with Bluetooth 3.0 features, easy installation, advanced voice prompts, simultaneous connection to two phones, universal micro USB connector and switch on-off mechanical.

Bluetrek Bluetooth headset provides up to 4.5 hours talk time and 5 days standby time. For the price of 3.0 Bluetrek Bluetooth Headset Latest CARBON is available for about $ 69.99. Source ubergizmo.com

Jabra Stone 2 Review

The Jabra Stone headset based on Bluetooth was released a year back. It was indeed one among the headsets that was stylish being a Bluetooth device. It did not create much embarrassment when it is worn over the ear. It has a unique and a distinct design that stays quite close to the ear.it looks like a modern piece of jewel than a headset. The successor to the Stone is the Stone 2 which also makes use of the same design concept. It packs more number of features in order to keep up the competition.

Specifications

* Design: ear buds
* Headphones type: closed, mono
* Microphone: noise reduction
* Connectivity: Bluetooth with A2DP
* Battery: 10 hours
* Price: $129.99

Design

The design of the Stone 2 is the same as its predecessor, the Stone. The headset has the shape of a comma or that of a curved hook. It is contained inside a round shaped smooth portable charger. The package of the headset includes four different pairs of ear gels that are ergonomic to feel and they offer excellent comfort to the ear. It is very easy to power on or off the headset. The main difference in the design of the Stone and the Stone 2 is that the latter has a leather finish that is glossy. This is quite contrary to the Stone’s smooth and pebble like feel. The glossy finish model is available from the AT&T stores while the leather finish model is available from the Verizon stores.
Features

The Stone 2 has the voice control feature that allows the users to answer or reject the calls with their voice. The voice guidance feature helps the users by informing them who is calling them, the status of the battery, the set-up process and more. The noise blackout extreme feature makes use of dual microphone technology in order to produce excellent sound output. The headset has the usual features like last number redial, answer, reject and end calls, multipoint support and voice command support. The A2DP protocol allows the users to receive turn by turn instructions through the headset.

The voice guidance and the voice control features are quite new. These features are present in the higher end headsets such as BlueAnt Q2 and Jawbone Era respectively. It is a good inclusion by Jabra in order to compete with the other manufacturers. For the users of smart phones, Jabra has collaborated with certain third party developers to facilitate the users to make use of some voice applications such as Voice Assist, Dial2Go and Vingo. The headset includes an on-package redemption code in order to allow the download of a maximum three free applications. The voice applications can be used on the Jabra website too.

Performance

When paired with the iPhone 4, the call quality of the Stone 2 is quite good. The callers sound natural with too much volume. There are some occasional hiss and static however. The quality of the calls is not much different without the Stone 2. The quality of the outgoing calls is not too good as that of the incoming ones. The microphones perform decently in blocking out the external noise with the Noise Blackout Technology. The callers can hear our voice digitized and harsh. There is presence of some beeps and clicks often.

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Marshall Minor Rarphones

What you are seeing here are the Marshall Minors earbuds.

There are a lot of earbuds that look like many other earbuds that you would see these days. There are some things that make it look different.

For example, it has a unique EarClick system which makes certain that they don’t fall out by themselves. They also come with an integrated mic and in-line remote for more functionality.

You should be able to get these Marshall phones for about $59.

Source

CES 2011: Hands on: Sony OLED 3D headset review

The third and final one of Sony's 3D prototypes at this year's CES is the futuristic-looking 3D headset concept.

The headset packs two 3D OLED displays, both with a high-definition resolution of 1280x720, and it's super impressive.

Indeed, it's one of our favourite products from this year's CES show – maybe second only to the Blackberry Playbook.

It's not a commercial product yet – it's just a tech demo. But there's no denying that it's one of the most awesome implementations of 3D we've seen so far.

The headset itself is quite heavy, but the 3D effect is brilliant, and the picture is crisp.

We watched various video clips as well as 3D footage from Gran Turismo 5 and it was all spectacular.

There was a fantastic sense of depth to the images, and the fact that each eye had its own individual HD display so close-up meant there was a perceived sharpness that was missing from Sony's lenticular OLED TV and BD player prototypes.

Frankly, if you gave us the choice between staring at a big 3D TV with active shutter glasses and donning one of these badboys, we'd choose the headset every time.

The perceived screen size seemed the equivalent of watching an 80-inch display from around 15 feet away, so there was certainly a very cinematic feel to the experience.

Gadgetimpulse.com

Plantronics Voyager Pro UC is apparently the world’s first Bluetooth headset with sensor technology

During the recent All Things Digital’s “Dive into Mobile” conference, Plantronics demoed the new Voyager Pro UC, calling it “an intelligent headset with sensor technology.” The device that builds on top of the original Voyager Pro, comes with some handy features like smart call routing, mobility presence and smart whisper alerts.

The first of the three allows headset to “know” if it’s on your ear and routes the call to the headset or handset as appropriate. This handy feature works even in mid-call, which is super cool.

Thanks to the mobility presence, Voyager Pro UC will change your status to “In a call” on other lines (Skype, Microsoft Lync, Cisco Communicator and mobile phone) when you’re in a middle of a call.

Finally, with the help of Smart Whisper Alerts you will know when your favorite contacts (so called VIPs) send you and email or an instant message – Plantronics’ new headset will whisper “you got a new message” in your ear.

The new Voyager PRO UC will be officially announced in January (at the CES?) and will work both with mobile phones and PCs (a USB adapter will come in the box).

Nokia BH-218 Review

Nokia Corporation, is a Finnish based multinational communications corporation. The company is involved in manufacturing the mobile devices and also in converging the internet and the communications industries. It is also the largest manufacturer of the mobile phones in the entire world. The company also manufactures Bluetooth headsets and other accessories. The release of the company’s N8 handset has hid all the other devices that are being let out by Nokia in the market. The BH-218 is one of the latest headsets released by Nokia. It has almost all of the necessary features. It carries the same features as the previous headset from Nokia, the BH-217.

Specifications

* Dimensions: 54 x 19 x 13.8 mm
* Weight: 13.8 grams
* Connectors: 2 mm charger connector interface
* Operating Range: 10 m (Bluetooth)
* Power supply: 70 mAh rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
* Talk time: 8 hours (Bluetooth)
* Stand by time: 3 months when the earpiece is in the clip; 150 hours when it is not in the clip
* Charging time: 2 hours
* Features: DSP noise reduction, automatic volume adjustment, voice prompts
* Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
* Package contents: BH-218 Bluetooth headset, Nokia charger AC-3, earplugs (S and L), user guide
* Price: $50

Design

The BH-218 headset has an unconventional design with a separate clip in order to make it have a clip on type of design. The headset possesses a single ear bud that is attached with a cable. Though the design is unusual, it is highly convenient and comfortable to use in most of the cases. The headset turns on and off automatically whenever the ear piece is taken away from the clip. This will definitely boost the battery life to a large extent. The design of the BH-218 is alone different from that of the BH-217. All the other features are the same. The clip of the headset is slim and minimalistic with an answer or end key alone. The company logo is also found on the clip. The cable that connects the ear bud is a controversial design element of the headset as it is found to dangle from the clip and it has to be hid to obtain a better fit after a call is over. There is a tiny plastic part with the mute switch and the microphone on the cable. The volume rocker would be a terrible lack in the beginning but it goes off after getting aware about the automatic volume adjustment. The ear bud offers a nice and comfortable fit just as the regular ear buds.

Features

The BH-218 headset is a always ready for use. It can be quickly turned on by picking up the ear piece. It automatically gets connects as soon as the ear piece is taken out of the clip. It has a stand by time of up to 3 months, provided the ear piece is stored on the clip itself. The users can benefit more from the headset as it produces excellent call quality with the built in DSP noise reduction feature. The microphone is also in built in the cable for the high voice quality. The headset has the Advanced Multipoint feature which allows the users to connect it to a maximum of two devices simultaneously. It is also equipped with the Adaptive volume adjustment which compensates for the lack of the volume rocker. The voice prompts are also present in the headset to provide guidance during the Bluetooth pairing process and in the indication of the battery and connection status.

Performance

The headset can be simply powered on by taking the ear bud off the clip. The headset flashes blue when it is ready for the pairing process. There are absolutely no issues in connecting the headset with an iPhone or with a Nokia handset. The multipoint feature is surely a benefit for the users who tend to use different handsets. The headset detects the handset that receives a call at first. The voice prompts that indicates the status of the battery and the connection is also quite useful. The headset supports the headset profile and the hands-free profile. The volume adjustment takes place quickly as well as accurately. The headset is highly good in performance when used in noisy environments. The call quality is clear and the callers can hear us clearly despite of the noise. The callers sound natural and cleat and they can hear us loud enough. The headset has a talk time of 8 hours and a charging time of 2 hours. The headset has a battery life that is quite on par with that claimed by the company.

Conclusion

The BH-218 is an inexpensive headset costing nearly around $50 when compared with the headset series of Nokia. It has some unconventional design aspects and it is quite easy to handle once the user is capable of managing the dangling cable. The headset offers excellent call quality and a comfortable fit. These two aspects are the main features that are expected out of a Bluetooth headset. Pros – excellent call quality and unconventional design. Cons – dangling cable and quiet sound output.

Coloud Colors headphones are ready to rock

Most of us would be happy with a standard pair of headphones, but then again an out-of-the-box standard issue pair might not be up to par with what discerning ears are willing to settle for. Nice to know that there are after market headphones out there which are capable of filling in the gap, and the Coloud Colors headphones are more than willing to step in and do the job. Of course, this has nothing to do with Care Bears (anyone remembers that cute little cartoon with plenty of love going around?) despite boasting series of 7 uniformly colored headphones, but rather, it is a tribute to the rainbow of sorts, but you shouldn’t expect traditional rainbow colors as it comes in red, white, black, green, blue, purple and pink.

All Coloud Colors headphones will also ship with a microphone cum remote that will play nice with a range of smartphones including the almighty iPhone, HTC devices as well as BlackBerrys among other handsets that rely on a 3.5mm standard plug. Of course, while this is nothing near Harman Kardon levels of audio quality nor will it bring your listening experience to a totally elevated level, at least it should sound better than what you get with your handset purchase, which probably costs a couple of bucks to manufacture anyways. The Coloud Colors headphones won’t put a dent in your pocket either with a suggested retail price of $35.

Also known as the C22M model, it allows you answer incoming calls thanks to the aforementioned microphone/remote function, pausing whatever music that is being played at that moment. Just like Apple’s iPhone which was designed in California but manufactured in China, so the Coloud headphones are developed in Sweden and produced in China. Hopefully there won’t be any sort of performance related issues due to the country of manufacturing, and we hope that stringent quality controls are in place to boot.

[coolest-gadgets.com]

Listen and Control Your iPhone Music with a-JAYS Four Earphones

When it comes to music and iPhone, stock earphones won’t just do it for any audiophiles. It pays to spend the extra bucks for a feature-rich performance earphone especially if you’re going for the new award-winning a-JAYS Four earbuds. Featuring flat tangle-free cables, three-button remote designed for iPhone, and signature JAYS customized sound made to match your iPhone, this pair of new earphones let’s you experience the best for your music phone.

Say goodbye to irritating twisted and knotted cables, JAYS latest flat cable design offers accurate and intense sound with least tangle. The cables are also extremely stylish, functional, and pliable; stand out well and above the flock with this 5 mm wide cable. The smart and flexible earphone design is not just about superior quality of the sound. It additionally features a choice of sleeves available in five different sizes. This means JAYS earphones will fit securely into any size of ear canal and with the sleeves being fully washable you could keep them clean at every time. The remote on the a-JAYS Four is a three-button remote with SMART-feel soft touch concave and convex buttons engineered for perfect grip. The carefully selected state-of-the-art components give a complete full-feature solution and options to play and pause music and videos, answer and hang up calls, skip songs, adjust the volume up and down, voice control and more.

The a-JAYS Four are developed for one purpose only – to pair up with iPod, iPhone or iPad and let you enjoy and get the most out of them. Not only do the features and buttons provide you with full control, but the design is also made to match your iPhone 4 and discerning taste for music perfectly.

[geekiegadgets.com]

Klipsch Image S4i [2009]

Suddenly, it seems the market is full of earphones intended specifically for the iPhone and recent iPods—most of them even have the letter "i" in their names, but it would be a mistake to assume they're all "i"dentical. Klipsch's new Image S4i ($99.99 direct) is one of the first products to offer full control for the "voice-over" feature on the latest iPod shuffle, as well as iPhone controls and a mic. What makes it a true stand-out, however, is the S4i's sound quality and price: For $100, you get excellent bass response and overall performance.

Part of what makes the Image S4i a winner is its secure fit—essential for providing quality bass response and an accurate stereo image. In the box you get four sets of silicone ear tips in various shapes and sizes, ensuring all ears can find a tight fit. Everyone's ears are different, but the tips that came attached to the earpieces worked perfectly for me—they blocked out external noise significantly and created a comfortable seal that stayed in place for long listening periods. Also included with the black-and-silver Image S4i: A velvet, snap-close carrying pouch and a cleaning tool for the earpieces. The black cables that connect each earpiece become one just above the slender black rectangular controller that houses the microphone and the buttons for iPhone and iPod control.

Klipsch keeps the button array simple—three total, for music playback and call answering. Depending on how many taps or how long you hold a button, you can fast forward, skip tracks, answer calls, and even activate voice controls. And if you have the latest shuffle, you can use it to contol the robot voice telling you what song and artist you're listening to. To learn the button taps, the user manual is a must—at first, that is, but once you start using them, they're easy to remember.

It should be noted, however, that the S4i, like all earphones that include the Apple chip for iPhone and iPod controls, might not work seamlessly with all phones or MP3 players. You'll definitely be able to listen to music, but you can't expect full call support or device control. All of the functions of the the S4i are guaranteed to work with the iPhone 3GS, the second-generation iPod touch, the fourth-generation iPod nano, and the iPod classic 120GB.

The iPhone isn't known for top-notch call quality and there's nothing even the excellent drivers on the Image S4i can do about this. Still, answering and placing calls is a snap—a streamlined, one button process—and the mic and earpieces are clear enough for you to hear and be heard by others intelligibly.

Where the Image S4i truly shines is audio performance. While not flat, the frequency response that Klipsch has sculpted is complimentary to most musical genres. Rap, electronic, and hard rock all benefit from the excellent bass response—the S4i covers the subwoofer range that so many earphones skip, but without sounding muddy or exaggerated. At nearly full volume, the Knife's Silent Shout sounded spectacular; the low-end pumped articulately with zero distortion. On more fragile and subtle pieces, like the orchestral works in Jonny Greenwood's There Will Be Blood score, the drivers brought out the beautiful low-end resonance of larger stringed instruments. And in all genres, the earphones were crisp in the high frequencies without being too harsh.

Shure's SE102MPA is another fantastic-sounding $100-range option, but with control for the third generation shuffle's voice-over features, along with support for the iPhone 3GS and latest iPods, the S4i has a slight edge. This kind of sound quality at this price is rare, so the Klipsch Image S4i wins our Editors' Choice for the best earphones with built-in mic for iPhone users.

Specifications

Type
In-Canal
Sealing
Sealed
Noise-canceling
Passive
Sensitivity
110 dB SPL per 1 mW
Frequency Range
10Kz-19kHz
Impedance
18 ohms
Weight
0.42 oz