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Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset is the First Motion-Controlled Bluetooth Headset

Accessorize Mobile Team — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:57:05 +0000

Aliph, creators of Jawbone have always been a leader in Bluetooth headsets with their superior noise cancellation and style. Aliph’s latest addition to the Jawbone family is no exception. Meet the Jawbone Era, a stylish Bluetooth headset with dual core processors and extreme noise cancellation, thanks to their NoiseAssassin technology. Sound a little insane? Wait, it gets better. The Jawbone Era is also the first Bluetooth headset on the market to feature an accelerometer for motion controls, meaning you can pair the headset by shaking it, or even answer calls by tapping on the headset. The Jawbone Era also brings an update to Aliph’s NoiseAssassin technology to eliminate background noise when in louder areas, plus Aliph’s MyTALK platform allows you to upload apps to your Jawbone headset.

The Jawbone Era is available in stores and on their website for $129.99 USD. You can also check out the Jawbone Era on their website here.

Jabra EASYGO Bluetooth Headset brings Value and Ease of Use

Accessorize Mobile Team — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:23:15 +0000

When it comes to Bluetooth, one of the most trusted names is Jabra. Last month Jabra launched a new easy to use Bluetooth headset with a price tag under $40, the goal of this headset was to bring ease of use and value into one great package. This is the Jabra EASYGO, and I’m pretty sure the name says it all. This headset is great for first time Bluetooth users, and sports a light and compact body, with DSP technology for crystal clear conversations, plus features automatic volume control so you never have to adjust it. The Jabra EASYGO pairs with up to two Bluetooth devices at one time, and even speaks to you when the battery is getting low. The Jabra EASYGO is rated for 8 days of standby and 6 hours talk time, before having to recharge.

This headset is available now from Jabra.com for $39.99 USD.

Jabra unveils STONE2 Bluetooth Headset – Heading to AT&T on Nov. 21st

Accessorize Mobile Team — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:52:18 +0000

I’ve used Jabra’s STONE Bluetooth headset before and was a big fan. Now Jabra has unveiled their STONE2 Bluetooth headset, the next generation STONE headset, with a familiar design and handy new features. The Jabra STONE2 sports a voice control system, which allows you to dial, answer, and ignore calls all by simply speaking to the headset. The Jabra STONE2 also offers voice guidance to hear your caller id, and give you warnings for low battery, etc. The Jabra STONE2 also sports voice enabled applications, similar to the Jawbone ICON headset. These applications will all you to read emails, send/receive text messages, get traffic reports, etc.

The Jabra STONE2 goes on sale on November 21st for $129.99, and will be available at your local AT&T stores, and various other retailers in North America. You can find complete details on Jabra’s website here.

Press Release:

JABRA UNVEILS BLUETOOTH HEADSET THAT ‘TALKS’ TO USERS, OFFERS COMPLETE CONTROL WITH VOICE COMMANDS

Jabra STONE2 Delivers True Wireless Freedom, Brings a New Level of Style & Usability to Bluetooth Headsets

Nashua, NH – November 10, 2010 – Imagine sending a text message or updating your Facebook page by just using your voice? Or being able to answer and screen calls with a simple voice command? Jabra, a world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced a ground-breaking new Voice System with the Jabra STONE2. Recently named an International CES Best of Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, the Jabra STONE2 received the top score in the Wireless Handsets Accessories category for its engineering and innovative design. The Jabra STONE2 will be available for $129.99 at AT&T* retail stores nationwide beginning November 21, 2010.

“The Jabra STONE has been a very successful product for us – both from a retail perspective through working with AT&T – as well as a consumer awareness perspective,” said Jonas Forsberg, General Manager North America, mobile division, GN Netcom, Inc. “We set out to create something so different and unique in look and design that it would appeal to all types of users. The STONE2 takes it one step further with an innovative Voice System, multimedia capabilities and optimization with a wide variety of voice enabled applications.”

The next generation of the hugely successful Jabra STONE, the STONE2 allows for truly hands-free communication while building on the success of its predecessor and featuring the same revolutionary design. The Jabra STONE2 is the first Bluetooth® headset that allows users to take calls further and easier. Innovative new features allow for easy, hands-free communication including an all-new:

-      Voice Control
o   Make calls using the sound of your voice (For example, “Call Dad”)
o   Answer an incoming call by simply saying “Answer”
o   Reject a call by saying “Ignore”

-      Voice Guidance
o   Hear the name of an incoming caller through the headset (For example: “Mom Cell” or “David’s Work”), exactly how you have the caller programmed into your phone. If the caller’s number isn’t saved to your phone, the headset will read out the phone number.
o   A “Connected” audio alert means the STONE2 is paired with your mobile device
o   The STONE2 signals a “Low Battery” audio alert when it needs to be charged. Battery levels also appear on the iPhone® to avoid guessing when the headset battery is running low
o   The STONE2 talks users through an easy set-up process of pairing the headset to a mobile or smart phone (including the iPhone)

-      Voice Enabled Applications
o   Utilizing the Jabra World of Apps, consumers can easily and quickly find applications that fit their lifestyle and make the most of their headset experience. With third-party hands-free apps that have been hand-selected and rigorously tested to work with the Jabra STONE2 and other Jabra products, the Portal includes a robust suite of voice-enabled apps allowing users to:
§ Send text messages or emails using their voice
§ Read email messages
§ Update status on social networking sites including Facebook
§ Notify users of missed calls
§ Listen to customized music stations
§ Find a business
§ Get local traffic reports and updates

o   The Jabra STONE2 iPhone app provides consumers with not only a product introduction and overview but four “solution videos.” The videos highlight everyday situations where headsets and apps can improve your lifestyle, providing real-life examples so users can chose what is best for them.

-      Multimedia & More
o   Play music, watch videos, listen to podcasts and get directions from GPS applications with new multimedia streaming capabilities

“The Jabra STONE2 takes everything our customers found appealing about the original STONE – design, style, portability – and adds voice communication enhancements that truly allow a user to be hands-free,” said Michael Cowan, AT&T director of accessories, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. “We are pleased to work with Jabra to expand and innovate our accessories portfolio.”

With a shape like no other headset on the market, the Jabra STONE2 elegantly wraps behind the ear eliminating the standard on-face microphone and combining both style and functionality. With a new and improved fit, the STONE2 includes a choice of four “comfort-tested” and ergo-designed ear gels to provide a personalized fit for different ear shapes and sizes. In addition, the wireless portable charger functions as a compact carrying case that fits into the palm of your hand – simply plug your headset into the charger and power-up whenever and wherever you want.

The Jabra STONE2 will be available at AT&T retail stores and Att.com for a suggested retail price of $129 beginning November 21, 2010.

For more information on Jabra’s line of mobile products, visit www.jabra.com/buy or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jabra_us. For an enhanced experience with Jabra products try one of the featured applications on Jabra.com/apps.

About GN Netcom
Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 850 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and in-car speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom’s business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.

For further information on the company, please visit www.jabra.com.

Bose introduces Bluetooth Headset – Launches in November for $150

Accessorize Mobile Team — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 02:57:11 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of Bose speakers and headphones, and now I’m curious to look into their latest product. Bose has just introduced a new single ear Bluetooth headset. The new Bose Bluetooth headset lets users have superior sound quality even in the nosiest environments thanks to its noise cancellation. This headset is expected to go on sale in November for $149.95 USD plus taxes. Check out the press release below for full details…

Press Release:

BOSE INTRODUCES THE BOSE® BLUETOOTH® HEADSET
A New Level of Performance for Bluetooth Headsets: Communication, Comfort, and Ease-Of-Use

Today, Bose has introduced its first single-ear Bluetooth headset — the new Bose Bluetooth headset. Using proprietary technologies, the new Bose Bluetooth headset lets users hear and be heard — even in changing noise environments. Featuring a unique design and user interface, the Bose Bluetooth headset stays comfortably and securely in place, and makes call control easier than ever before. The resulting experience is unrivaled in the vast marketplace of Bluetooth mobile headsets.

The Bose Bluetooth Headset features enhanced Bose TriPort® acoustic headphone structure, now optimized for speech reproduction, and new Bose Adaptive Audio Adjustment technology — an advancement that measures incoming speech and background noise, and adjusts voice levels automatically and smoothly. These innovations work together to ensure what a user hears remains consistent when moving between quiet and loud places — without changing the volume controls.

The Bose Bluetooth headset is engineered with a microphone built into specially designed housing. This proprietary design enables the microphone to selectively sense the user’s voice, and acoustically reject background sounds that interfere with it — so the caller is heard more, and distractions are heard less.

The Bose Bluetooth headset includes the exclusive Bose StayHear™ tips for a comfortable, stable fit — without an ear hook. Made of soft silicone and designed with a rounded profile, the tips conform to the ear without creating the pressure points or “tightness” associated with conventional designs.

For a new level of convenience, a sliding on/off switch lets users quickly turn the headset on to answer a call, or see that it’s turned off. There is no special sequence of button presses to control functions: volume and call buttons are located on the upper edge of the headset, and taking calls requires one simple top-to-bottom pinching motion — that won’t dislodge the earpiece. Clearly labeled LED indicators are located on the headset’s inner face, and make it easy to check battery life, or confirm a Bluetooth connection is established with the phone. They remain out of sight when the headset’s in use, enhancing the sleek and understated design.

The Bose Bluetooth headset is compatible with other Bluetooth devices using Bluetooth 2.1 (or earlier) specifications that support the Bluetooth hands-free and headset profiles.

Availability

The Bose Bluetooth headset includes a protective case and 3 ear-tip sizes (small, medium, large). It will be available from Bose beginning in late November for $149.95. It will be sold at select authorized Bose dealers, Bose retail stores, www.Bose.com, and toll free at 1-800-444-BOSE (2673).

About Bose Corporation

Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is primarily known for acoustics; however, its research has resulted in products for non-audio fields. Bose inventions have improved the performance of:

• Loudspeakers
• Home entertainment systems
• Automotive music systems designed for the interior acoustics of each car model (first introduced by Bose)
• Noise reducing headsets for pilots and the public (first introduced by Bose)
• Sound in public spaces
• The production of sound for musicians requiring electronic amplification of their instruments
• Materials testing and durability simulation instruments for biomedical applications
• Driver suspension systems for heavy-duty trucks

RIM introduces the BlackBerry HS-300 Entry-Level Bluetooth Headset

Accessorize Mobile Team — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:59:51 +0000

I’ve used most of the BlackBerry branded Bluetooth headsets and speakers in the past, and have always been a fan. This morning RIM introduced the new BlackBerry HS-300 Bluetooth headset. This headset is more of an entry level headset featuring 15 minute quick recharge, and two hours of talk time. Other features of the headset include a small and compact design, simple pairing to your BlackBerry smartphone, voice prompts to let you know when the battery is low, or when mute is on, as well automatic volume controls.

The BlackBerry HS-300 Bluetooth headset is available at ShopBlackBerry.com today for $49.99 USD or $54.99 CDN.

RIM introduces BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset

Accessorize Mobile Team — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:22:40 +0000

BlackBerry has just let us know that they’ve introduced a new Bluetooth headset. The BlackBerry HS-700 is a sleek and compact, and features complete voice control. This headset also has voice prompts for turn-by-turn directions, and other third-party GPS apps, plus notifies when the battery is low.

The BlackBerry HS-700 features:

Voice commands – allows users to effortlessly dial, mute, swap and answer calls; “redial” numbers; and call back the last incoming caller
Voice prompts – notifies users when the battery is low and supports turn-by-turn directions with compatible third-party GPS mapping applications
Advanced noise-cancellation technology
Automatic volume control (i.e. adjusts automatically)
Approximately 4.5 hours of talk time
Bluetooth® 2.1 with support for HFP and A2DP profiles
Range up to 33 feet/10 meters
Industry standard micro-USB connection

The BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth headset will be available shortly from ShopBlackBerry.com, and other electronics retailers (like BestBuy) for $129.99. If you want to grab more details on this headset visit BlackBerry.com/hs700.

Unboxing: The Sexy White Jabra STONE Bluetooth Headset

Accessorize Mobile Team — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:06:32 +0000

Front shot of Jabra STONE

I’ve got a collection of Bluetooth headsets in my drawer, but none that look as nice as the Jabra STONE in white. You may remember a couple of months ago, we reported that AT&T was picking up the white colored Jabra STONE exclusively, well guess what? It’s time for us to get our hands on it and really test it out. The Jabra STONE is one of the coolest design headsets on the market (in my opinion). It features a unique wrap around the ear design with a cool cradle that also charges it. Below is our unboxing photos of the Jabra STONE, a first time in the Accessorize Mobile labs. We will have the actual review coming up within the next few weeks so stay tuned!

CallPod launches Advanced Bluetooth Headsets – Onyx & Vetro

Accessorize Mobile Team — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:21:00 +0000

CallPod Onyx Bluetooth

Speaking of Bluetooth… CallPod – who is known for some pretty sweet Bluetooth accessories – has just announced two new Bluetooth headsets, both of which are capable of around 50 meters of distance from your device, which is 5 times more than most headsets. The new CallPod Onyx and Vetro Bluetoooth headsets allow you to simultaneously connect between multiple devices like computer and mobile phone with the push of a button. Both headsets also feature dual microphones for ultimate noise cancellation. However quiet possibly the coolest part about these headsets is that they feature a two-way walkie-talkie feature.

The CallPod Onyx retails for $69.95 and the Vetro is about $99.95. For complete details on each of these products head on over to their website.

CallPod Vetro Bluetooth

Aliph says Jawbone Icon works Perfect with iPhone 4

Accessorize Mobile Team — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:08:13 +0000

Are you a Jawbone Icon owner? Well if so you will be happy to know that Aliph has announced the Jawbone Icon works perfectly with Apple’s new iPhone 4. We’ve been using the Jawbone Icon for months, and it works great with the iPhone 3GS, but the headset creator Aliph was quick to confirm that it indeed works with the iPhone 4. The Jawbone Icon is the first (and only) Bluetooth headset which shows a battery indicator on the top of the iPhone’s display, beside the device’s battery indicator. If you want more details on the Jawbone Icon check our review here.

[via IntoMobile]

White Jabra STONE launches – Comes Exclusively to AT&T

Accessorize Mobile Team — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:29:31 +0000

We covered the Jabra STONE a few times, and since Jabra announced the white STONE headset in May, we have been wondering when it would launch. Well the folks at Jarba let us know that the white colored STONE Bluetooth headset is now available exclusively from AT&T stores. The Jabra STONE features a small compact design, which wraps behind your ear. Included with the headset is an awesome dock to charge that also doubles as a belt clip.

Anyway, starting today you can grab the white colored Jabra STONE exclusively from AT&T stores for $129.99. With any luck at all the Accessorize Mobile team will be getting a review started shortly…