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Review: Callpod Drone Bluetooth Audio Dongle

Bryan Eley — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:59:03 +0000

has recently released an interesting product in the realm of bluetooth stereo audio, the Callpod Drone. Now at first casual glance, this average-sized dongle appears to be one of the many typical bluetooth adapters where you need to ensure a functional BT stack and requisite drivers and spend a fair amount of time waiting for everything to install or demand you supply a driver disk to satisfy its requirements, point to driver locations, update online and so on. Not so with this little silver and black gem!

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BlueAnt Supertooth3 Bluetooth Handsfree Review

Steve Laser — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:25:30 +0000

For those of you who don’t like Bluetooth headsets hanging in your ear while driving, BlueAnt presents the Supertooth3. It features a built-in speaker that communicates with you through voice prompts, easy installation, and incorporates 6 languages.

Read on to find out how it performed.

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BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset Review

Steve Laser — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:34:56 +0000

Let me cut to the chase: This is the best headset I ever used. If you want to read on to see why, feel free, or you can stop now and just buy one.

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The New Aliph Jawbone: Bluetooth Headset

Steve Laser — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:06:19 +0000

The Original Jawbone 1 The New Jawbone

Aliph’s first generation Jawbone Bluetooth headset generated tons of interest when it came out three years ago. It was so unique looking that people took notice. It featured a futuristic, stealth-like design with a curve that followed one’s cheekbone. It was attractive in a borg-like way. You would expect those wearing them to have a battery compartment on their backs.

It also featured noise canceling technology approved by DARPA, which resulted in excellent audio quality.

The buttons were hidden within the design and some found them hard to press. It had no volume rocker so one had to cycle through the five volume settings.

Aliph just announced the New Jawbone, which is slimmer, lighter, and more fashionable. In fact, the designer of the Jawbone, Yves Behar, said,

“The Jawbone strategy we set-out to follow three years ago has proven that products that live on our face need to be designed differently than typical technology wares; we regard them as personal accessories or even jewelry, and, as such, believe they need to be a complete departure from the gadgetry of the mobile and headset industry.”

The new Jawbone is 50% smaller, features best in class noise elimination technology, “invisible buttons”, Touch-surface technology and a clutter free look, according to Jawbone.

So how did it fare in the real world?

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The New Aliph Jawbone: Bluetooth Headset

Steve Laser — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:51:43 +0000

The Original Jawbone 1 The New Jawbone

It also featured noise canceling technology approved by DARPA, which resulted in excellent audio quality.

The buttons were hidden within the design and some found them hard to press. It had no volume rocker so one had to cycle through the five volume settings.

Aliph just announced the New Jawbone, which is slimmer, lighter, and more fashionable. In fact, the designer of the Jawbone, Yves Behar, said,

The new Jawbone is 50% smaller, features best in class noise elimination technology, “invisible buttons”, Touch-surface technology and a clutter free look, according to Jawbone.

So how did it fare in the real world?

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Tritton AX Visor Universal Bluetooth car kit

Jack Cook — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:25:51 +0000

Reviewer: Jack Cook
Product: Tritton AX Visor Universal Bluetooth car kit
Manufacturer: Tritton Technologies, Inc
Price: MSRP $119.99 (significant discounts can be found on the web)

The devices we choose to use in our everyday mobile life are generally pretty cool and for the most part satisfy our needs but it is the “peripheral” devices that enhance the enjoyment of the device. One such “peripheral” that is fast becoming mandatory for all of us to have is a Bluetooth hands free car kit . Most states today already have mandatory laws on using cell phones while driving and each month, another state joins those ranks. I would expect that soon we will see all states will have some sort of law on the books regarding the use of cell phones while driving.

In April, TRITTON Technologies announced the arrival of their AX Visor Universal Bluetooth car kit. It is a state-of-the-art speaker phone with caller ID display and had both unidirectional and omnidirectional microphones making communication while on the road seamless. I liked the device and posted a news item referencing its characteristics.

Shortly after that news item, a representative from Tritton called and referenced several of the previous reviews I had done and asked if I would be interested in getting a review unit to look at. I indicated that I was interested and within a few days the AX Visor was at my door waiting for me to experience its capabilities.

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Review: Tritton AX Micro BT Headset

warthog — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:25:38 +0000

Reviewer: Andy Mason, aka Warthog
Product: Tritton Bluetooth Headset TRI-BH200, AX Micro
Manufacturer: Tritton Technologies, Inc.
Price: MSRP $59.99 (some online retailers offer significant discount)

Bluetooth headsets have been available for a number of years now. However, several states have enacted laws that make hands-free headsets less of an optional ornament and more of a necessary accessory. Tritton Technologies Inc. is known mostly for their USB devices, but they are venturing into the headset market with the AX Micro.

“The TRITTON AX Micro breaks the mold of traditional Bluetooth headsets by providing innovative features in a discrete stylish design. The AX Micro incorporates a new design with flexible finger grips that rest on the in-curve rim of the ear. This headset offers great stability and comfort whether used in an active or corporate environment.”

What’s in the Box?

My AX Micro arrived in a fairly plain black box that displays the headset through a clear, plastic window. Also included in the box are one small and one large sized rubber ear grippers, a lanyard and clip, an AC/DC adapter, and a charging cradle that can be powered by AC/DC or a mini USB.

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Callpod Dragon Bluetooth Headset Review

Steve Laser — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:28:32 +0000

In 2005 the City of Chicago banned cellphone use while driving. The fines are between $75 and $200. Bluetooth sales have skyrocketed in the Windy City since then.

Most Bluetooth devices are categorized as Class 2, meaning they have a range of about 10 meters, or 30 feet. This is perfect for automobile use, but if you use your phone in a home or office, 30 feet may not be enough distance. Callpod’s Dragon is a Class 1 bluetooth device and has a range of up to 100 meters, or 328 feet. In addition, it contains dual microphone noise suppression, the ability to simultaneously connect to a phone and computer, up to 8 hours call time, and a walkie talkie feature that will work with other Dragons.

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Tritton’s AX Micro BT Headset Preview

warthog — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:06:27 +0000

While I was out of town last week the good folks at Tritton Technoligies sent me a review sample of their AX Micro Bluetooth Headset with charging cradle.

The TRITTON AX Micro breaks the mold of traditional Bluetooth headsets by providing innovative features in a discreet stylish design. The AX Micro incorporates a new design with flexible finger grips that rest on the in-curve rim of the ear. This headset offers great stability and comfort whether used in an active or corporate environment.

Included in the package:

1) TRITTON AX Micro BT headset

2) “Flexible finger ear grips” (2 sizes included)

3) A/C charging cradle

4) neck lanyard with cradle to hold the earpiece when not in use.

I’ll be putting this headset through its paces in the next week or so and provide a more thorough review then. Stay tuned . . .

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REVIEW: MOTOPURE H12 – Size, Style and Comfort in a Bluetooth Headset

Jack Cook — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:36:01 +0000

· Author: Jack Cook

· Vender: Motorola

· Price: $119.99 MSRP (A little searching on the net can yield some very good prices less than $80)

· Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Finding the right mobile headset is a personal decision. There are so many choices available and picking the right one that will satisfy every need you have is a difficult decision at best. Certainly size, appearance and functionality is at the top of the list but there are other considerations that come into play. For example: battery life, quality, durability, and charging are all prime considerations.

Recently, I saw two Motorola products that caught my eye and I wanted to look more closely at them. The MOTO T505 is a handsfree solution for use while driving that I reviewed a couple of weeks ago and I was extremely pleased with it. In fact it was as close to perfect as I have seen to date. Today, I will look at the MOTOPURE H12 Bluetooth Headset.

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MotoROKR T505 – have we reached perfection?

Jack Cook — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:41:09 +0000

Author: Jack Cook

Vender: Motorola

Price: $139.99 MSRP ( a little searching on the net will yield great prices)

Rating: 5 out of 5

I have this thing with accessories that make your device better than the way it comes from the box. In particular, I have been looking at several Bluetooth car kits over the past few months and have found most to be very good, a few have been excellent and one that was what I would consider near perfect. But the quest continues to find that perfect solution.

So what do I want in a Bluetooth Speakerphone for the car?

I have a basic list of features that I look for which are: Easy paring, clear sound as I listen to a call either driving or standing still, adjustable volume controls that work, I want the other end of a call to hear me clearly, the ability to use a voice command feature, and I want the ability to listen to my music.

Design is important in selection of a car kit. Not only do you want it to look pleasing to the eye but size is also important. If it is too big, it probably won’t work to well on your visor and if it’s too small, control of feature buttons can be difficult. So trying to find that happy medium of size, good looks and having that key set of features is sometimes a daunting task.

When I first saw a picture of the MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone I was impressed. .. It just looked good. I liked its size and the list of features impressed me, especially the ability to transmit not only music via your FM radio but your incoming calls as well.

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BlueAnt Supertooth Light – A Classy Hands-Free Solution

Jack Cook — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:20:38 +0000

An Excellent Holiday Gift for that Special Someone!

We all spend a lot of time finding that “perfect” device to use to deal effectively with our quest to Experience Mobility easily and comfortably. But now there is another word that we must include and that is "safely".

With the number of states implementing legislation restricting the use of cell phones, a hands-free solution is a necessity … no, it is a must! It was just a year ago that I reviewed the BlueAnt SuperTooth II and at that time I called it “a near perfect solution”. During the past year, I have used it virtually every day and have been incredibly pleased not only with the device but the quality of the sound I receive in a call. In addition, the battery life is terrific and of course, the included DC charger has been a huge plus.

Last week, it was time to get a pre-holiday present for my wife … a new car. It has all the bells and whistles that make a car fun, but it did not come with a hands free solution. One of the first items on our agenda was to get a hands free solution and of course I looked to BlueAnt to provide that solution. But now they have a new addition to their family of products and this one looked real good. Using technology from Cambridge Silicon Radio, this device has its audio quality enhanced via Clear Voice Capture (CVC) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technology, with an end result of providing truly superior sound.

It had a classy look coupled with the specs I felt were important in a hands free solution. In addition, my experience with BlueAnt products has been stellar so I was confident that it would provide my wife with the ability to Experience Mobility at a high level. So was it a good choice? Was it easy to setup and use? And most importantly, was my wife going to be pleased with the solution?

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Teksoft BlueMouse 1.2 Product Review

Elrendhel — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:05:17 +0000

Pedah has completed his 2nd MobilitySite/Aximsite Product Review, and his findings look exceedingly interesting: The ability to use a BT Mouse & Keyboard at the same time on your PDA!

Pretty novel idea I thought, using a mouse with my axim x51, and something I really wanted to try out. Not to mention the fact that it saves the cost of screen protectors. Now BlueMouse has been around for a while so I’m assuming quite a few people have tried out the earlier versions and either liked it or not. This latest revision has added in support for a lot more devices from major mouse manufacturers, so a mouse you tried before may be compatible with BlueMouse now, and worth another try.

Now claims in the original email I got about BlueMouse stated,

“And the good news is that starting with version 1.2, the Bluetooth keyboards are also compatible with BlueMouse!
Now you can use your Bluetooth Mouse and your Bluetooth Keyboard with your Pocket PC at the same time.”

Check out the whole Product Review here!

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StarTech.com’s Wi-Fi Detector Reviewed

Bryan Eley — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:30:17 +0000

Reviewed by Bryan Eley (breley), Reviewer for Aximsite/Mobilitysite

Product: Wi-Fi Detector (with built-in display) On site, StarTech refers to the device as:

Wi-Fi Detective: Wi-Fi Finder with LCD
StarTech.com ID: WIFIDETG

Manufacturer: StarTech.com

Price: $74.99 (USD)

Wireless Access Point, Wireless Access Point, wherefore art thou, Wireless Access Point?

Need to sniff out a nearby hotspot? Want to be a nearby hotspot? Mobile workers, students and casual users rejoice! StarTech.com has a device for you, the Wi-Fi Detector with a built-in (LCD) display. Slightly larger than the typical USB memory stick it can easily fit into a pocket for those times when hauling out a laptop or other mobile device and spending time looking for a hotspot isn’t convenient.

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Review – Anycom Bluetooth Stereo Headset (BSH-100)

Chris Leckness — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:48:54 +0000

Steve Laser reviews the Anycom Bluetooth Stereo Headset. These are one of the first BluNa Bluetooth adapters specifically designed for the iPod nano, together with the Anycom Bluetooth Stereo Headset BSH-100.

I’m fairly new to Bluetooth technology, and I spent over eight hours reading how to connect the headphones to the Axim. Nobody should have to work that hard. But that is not the fault of the headphone makers. Otherwise, the headphones were easy to connect to the other devices. The sound quality was surprisingly good, and the headphones were a joy to use. Having no wires to tangle things up really adds satisfaction to your listening pleasure. I truly feel that more high end headphones will turn to this technology. Last night I was cooking dinner for my three kids while I was listening to music and testing these headphones out. I let each child have a turn. No worry about wires. It’s a user friendly headphone.

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