Here’s a cool tip, an introduction of four new products from Jabra. The JX10, GN9120 Flex and T5330. These are all earphones specifically designed for office use. The sleek and elegant look is combined with acoustic fidelity and comfort.

First we have the Jabra T5330, which is basically a bluetooth earphone. It is priced higher than the other two at about 6,500 Yuan. You might be wondering why the high price? Well, the earphone is designed specifically for office use - a bluetooth earphone for your office telephone.

The Jabra GN9120 Flex on the other, is designed for wireless use. It has a range of about 100 meters. The GN9120’s main specification includes 8-hour telephone talk time, 35 grams weights, and funcionality to eliminate background noises. The Jabra GN9120 Flex sells for 12,000 Yuan.

the elimination backgrounds noise function, the automatic search frequency channel, the static sound, the reception/pronounce the double audio control function, the user also may defer to custom choice Dai Huoer to hang wears, coverall suggestion selling price 12,000 Yuan,

The next earphone featured are the Jabra JX10 and the Jabra GN1000. Both of these earphones have bluetooth connectivity and comes in with its own special features. Once again, it is designed elegantly to fit in any office or conference rooms.

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Unveiled for the first time at the CeBIT tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, the WEP500 is Samsung’s latest mini Bluetooth headset. Today, Samsung Telecommunications America, announced the availability Samsung’s ultra slim, circular designed WEP500 Bluetooth headset. At a mere 7.7mm thick, the WEP500 is one of the smallest headsets available today and hosts the latest Bluetooth technology, while providing excellent sound quality.

The WEP500 offers noise reduction technology and revolutionary echo cancellation performance, which enables seamless conversation in the noisiest environments. In addition, the WEP500 features automatic volume control, which adjusts the volume when there are changes in background noise.

The WEP500 supports Bluetooth specification version 2.0 and is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled phones and devices. For added convenience, the WEP500 comes equipped with an innovative jewel-case charger cradle that acts as a stylish desktop charger and provides the user with a convenient carrying solution that protects the headset when stored in briefcases, purses or pockets.

The WEP500 is available for $119.99 in three different color options — sleek chrome and black, exclusively available through AT&T; shimmering dark blue exclusively available through Sprint and black with metallic silver trim, available at http://www.samsungmobileusa.com/accessories.

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Altec Lansing, today unveiled a series of ultra-light, ultra- portable Bluetooth and corded speaker systems designed to deliver clear, rich audio directly from MP3 enabled mobile phones, iPods, laptops and other portable digital devices. The Company also unveiled the latest PC speaker system for flat-panel displays.

The leading product in the new Altec Lansing inMotion portfolio is the iMT521 SoundBlade stereo Bluetooth speaker system - a modern and stylish sound panel featuring dual 2″ full-range high output speakers and full stereo Bluetooth v.2 for wireless connectivity with most A2DP stereo Bluetooth mobile phones and laptops.

The Altec Lansing iMT521 SoundBlade is equipped with AVRCP for two-way remote volume, mute and track forward/back controls from a cellular handset. The speaker system also conveniently houses a built-in echo-canceling microphone for wireless speakerphone capability. The “blade-like” design, carried over from the successful iM500 iPod speaker, measures 6.125″ H x 11.125″ W x 1.0″ D for easy portability. Supports both AC and battery (AA) power.

The iMT521 SoundBlade will be available exclusively at AT&T Mobility stores in November 2007. MSRP $129.95.

Then there is the iMT207 Orbit-M and iM207 Orbit-MP3 ultra portable speaker systems. Orbit is designed to project surprisingly loud, rich sound in all directions. Featuring Fusion360 technology, the Altec Lansing Orbit integrates a cone design with a custom-built 40mm speaker driver to project a 360-degree sound field - while weighing in at a mere 8oz. (.23kg). The Orbit is shock resistant and uses AAA batteries for up to 24 hours continuous play time.

The Altec Lansing iMT207 Orbit-M features a 3.5mm connector for iPhones and most MP3 players, with a 3.5mm-to-2.5mm adapter for most enabled music phones. The iM207 Orbit features a 3.5mm connector for iPod, iPhone, MP3 players and laptops.

The Altec Lansing iMT207 Orbit-M and iM207 Orbit-MP3 will both be available in October 2007 at www.alteclansing.com. The iM207 Orbit will also be available at Best Buy. MSRP $39.95.

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Plantronics announced a new Bluetooth headset in its Voyager series. The new Plantronics Voyager 855 is a unique mono-to-stereo convertible Bluetooth headset featuring AudioIQ DSP, a noise reduction technology. The Voyager 855 is targeted at Bluetooth mobile phones and offers a convertible design thanks to its detachable stereo cable. This lets you use the voyager either for entertainment in stereo mode or communication in mono mode.

The Voyager 855 also comes with form-fitting earbuds for comfortable, all-day wearing. With its sound-isolating earbuds, you can concentrate on your calls or music without worrying about ambient noise disrupting your experience. Furthermore, in stereo mode, the headset’s AVRCP (remote control) Bluetooth profile gets enabled as well, letting you control your audio playback.

Switching between calls and music is easy with Plantronics’ stereo multipoint technology. AudioIQ is the company’s proprietary adaptive DSP technology that automatically adjusts audio levels to increase clarity.

Priced at US $149.95, the Plantronics Voyager 855 will be available in October 2007.

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Looking for another pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones that support A2DP — the Bluetooth advanced audio distribution profile? Check out BlueAnt’s X5i headset, a portable and handy model that lets you not only enjoy music streamed over Bluetooth but also answer calls from your phone, PDA or compatible computer. Apart from A2DP, the BlueAnt X5i also supports the headset, handsfree and AVRCP (remote control) profiles making a pretty useful one to have around.

The battery on the X5i is removable, and it lasts for up to 12 hours on a full recharge. Another convenience on the device is the ability to charge it either with the included wall charger or by connecting it to your computer’s USB port. It can also store pairing info on 10 Bluetooth devices, so you won’t have to re-pair it with every other gizmo you have in your collection. It is priced at US $89.95.

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JBL unveiled two new headphones in its Reference line-up. The JBL Reference 420 and Reference 610 offer comfort and JBL’s signature high quality audio. The Reference 420 is designed for use when traveling, offering plenty of bass and weighing in at just 170 grams. Of course, don’t be fooled by its light weight; it is rugged enough to handle the hazards of travel.

The JBL Reference 610 headphones on the other hand offer wireless comfort thanks to Bluetooth support. You can pair almost any of your Bluetooth-enabled gadget to listen to audio comfortably without disturbing your roommates. When using with Apple’s iPod, you can leave the player in your pocket, since the Reference 610 also features music control buttons for the iPod. You can control volume, track selection and play/pause directly from the headphones. The necessary iPod dongle is supplied with the headphones.

Both the Reference 420 and Reference 610 are made of leather, and designed for all-day wearing. No word on the pricing yet.

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The 16mm wide MDR-EX700SL is a significant addition to Sony’s EX Monitor series earphones. It has sensitivity of 108dB/mW, impedance of 16O and delivers an output of 200mW. The earpieces has multiple layer diaphragms made from high polymer materials which reduce the vibrations while maintaining high sound quality. The stereo mini plug is gold plated and the cable is 1 meter long.

Sony MDR-EX700SL earphones will go on sale in Japan on October 20 for 36,750 Yen ($ 315).

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Sennheiser, that revered Danish audio company, announced its new FLX 70 wireless mobile headset with FlexFit design for an easy, personal wearing comfort. Designed with a turnable speaker for optimal fit to your ear canal and an optioanl ear hook for over-the-ear wearing, you can wear it on either ear. The included three sizes of speaker silicone covers allow for a more personal fit. In addition, a semi-open acoustic system keeps your ears from feeling plugged.

As for the speaker itself, it boasts the usual Sennheiser quality and has its own unique ventilation. The integrated DSP optimizes speech intelligibility and reduces noise. It is targeted for a November 2007 release. No word on the pricing yet, though.

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Here is another portable speaker from Creative. The TravelSound i50 is a Portable speaker for 2nd generation iPod shuffle. The top part of the unit is where you dock the iPod Shuffle and connect it with the headphone output of the iPod.

The speaker measures 128×47×15mm (vertical × side × thickness) and weighs 85 grams. It has a micro driver unit and 4 digital amplifier to ensure perfect sound quality. As for its connectivity options, it sports a 700mW×2ch with a playback frequency zone of 180Hz - 20kHz and Signal-noise ratio 80dB.

The device is powered by a lithium polymer charge battery and has a life span of approximately 15 hours in one charge. You can charge it through its USB terminal and not only charges the speaker, but the iPod as well. Bundled along with the product are the USB cable and the carabiner equipped hand strap.

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Southwing, an innovation-focused company, which designs wireless Bluetooth solutions for mobile products such as phones, pocket PCs, or computers released its Southwing SH505 bluetooth headset and Southwing SC310 bluetooth car kit for the market.

First of, we look at the SH505 with a distinct design that blends well with its unique features such as touch sensitive controls. This device enables users to contol the volume just by touching the headset’s surface and a PC application. It has an extended talk-time of 10 hours and the practical Push4 favorite number button, which allows storing a favorite number for direct dialling, with no need to use the handset.

The device is available with a PC application that makes it possible to easily upgrade the headset using a PC, allows upgrading the software to make it compatible with new mobile phones and allows adjusting the headset´s main settings such as the favorite number button, volume, ring tones and automatic call pick-up.

Next we have the Southwing SC310 bluetooth car kit. It combines great design and ease of use. Just plug it into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and it will automatically connect to the phone. Its adjustable arm makes it fit in any car.

Full duplex and DSP technology cancels echo and reduces background noise, delivering a natural and clear sound to conversations. The SC310 is compatible with all Bluetooth phones.

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IOGear’s new Bluetooth hands-free car kit will hit the markets soon. The model, cryptically called the IOGear GBHFK211W6, lets you make/receive calls when driving, and also doubles up as a portable speakerphone for your home/office. The device claims superior noise cancellation in the form of Digital Echo Cancellation and Background Noise Reduction. If you have a Bluetooth enabled laptop, you can use it to make VoIP calls as well.

One of the nice things about the IOGear GBHFK211W6 is that it can be charged using a standard car charger or over USB. A class 2 Bluetooth device, it supports a range of about 30 feet (10m). If disconnected from a Bluetooth device for more than 30 minutes, the device shuts itself off to save battery.

The packaging includes the Bluetooth hands-free car kit, a USB charging cable, car charger, easy-to-plug-in Sun visor clip and two AAA rechargeable batteries, along with a user guide. Pairing is easy, use the usual “0000″ code with your Bluetooth mobile phone or compatible computer.

No word on the pricing yet.

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Philips recently launched its new solution to drive the standardization of USB 2.0 for portable consumer devices – the world’s first USB-driven digital audio headset solution, Nexperia™ PNX0161. This new solution uses the USB 2.0 standard to shift the core audio streaming functions to the USB connector on the host device, alongside the existing battery charging and PC synchronization functions.

This innovation will introduce an influx of ultra-thin devices with a simplified design and a single standardized connection interface, enabling a marked reduction in bill-of-material costs and a quicker time to market.

The Nexperia PNX0161 has built-in DSP software, allowing OEMs to pre-set equalizers and maximize echo cancellation for improved sound quality. The programmable ARM7TDMI® core is embedded with a DC/DC converter, which powers through the USB bus. Fully compliant with USB specifications, the solution offers plug-and-play operation with any USB host or On-The-Go (OTG) device and supports USB Audio and Human Interface Device (HID) classes.

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When it comes to iPod accessories, these guys think of everything. This time, its a waterproof iPod case developed by Focal corp. The Aquatune, a Japanese engineered and seamlessly designed clear plastic speaker is water resistant of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes (IP67). You can listen to your favorite music through iPod in the pool, in your bathtub, or in the rain. Using 4 AA batteries allows a playback time of up to 30 hours. Large 45mm drivers deliver 3W x 2 great sound quality and emphasized bass. Auto-Off feature which turns off the speaker when no sound signal for 2.5 minutes.

A great gift idea for iPod users who want to be able to listen in any condition.

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San Francisco based Aliph announced that its Jawbone Bluetooth headset will now be available in the UK starting today through a partnership with The Carphone Warehouse. The Jawbone headset incorporates technologically advanced features, including a military-grade noise cancelling system titled Noise Shield that aids in clear conversations even in noisy environments.

The Noise Shield system eliminates background noise while dynamically adjusting the microphone and earpiece volume. Priced at £79.99, the Jawbone Bluetooth head is now available across the UK.

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iSkin, the accessory company based in Toronto, Ontario mostly known for its iPod cases, which it first released in 2002 has just presented its new Cerulean X1. It is a set of ear earphones that work with iPods and other devices equipped with headphone jacks.

The Cerulean X1 earphones feature 9mm neodymium drivers that reduces ambient noise by providing a snug fit inside your ear canals, blocking other ambient noise out.

The Cerulean X1s ship with three sets of interchangeable silicone comfort buds to provide optimal fit and noise isolation. It lets you customize the fit to your ear. They’re made of soft silicone. The ear buds come in two color combinations — Onyx (black) and Blizzard (white).

What’s also appealing about these earphones is that they (at least from the online images) look very sleek. What is very interesting is the look of the metal alloy speaker housing before you put on the buds. Sure beats the crappy buds which come with the iPod.

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Fashion becomes meaningful when it also offers function. This combo of fashion and functionability can be seen in the recently FCC approved ETS Motorola S71 Sunglasses with Headphones. The eyewear lets the users wirelessly control music. You just need to add a Bluetooth adapter and enjoy hands-free wireless communication. The buttons on the frame can be used to select songs on your Bluetooth music-streaming mobile phone or portable music player. It is also known as O ROKR Pro. ETS Motorola S71 comes with a wall charger. You can also purchase optional USB cable (sold separately) to charge O ROKR Pro by plugging it into any computer USB port. There is no word on its price or availability. Wait till this cool product hit the stores.

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Otto unveiled the new Digital Gaming Headset, a high-quality, durable and comfortable headset targeted at PC gamers. Allowing the gamer to immerse into the game and hearing every detail as well as communicating clearly with other players, the manufacturer claims exceptional sound and voice quality.

The Digital Gaming Headset features a boom microphone with noise-canceling and voice recognition technology, delivering clear conversations. For extended game play, the ear pads are specially designed. The headset, unfortunately, falls short of being a wireless one and needs a USB connectivity with your PC.

The high-quality Neodymium speakers offer quality bass response. Priced at US $49.95, the Digital Gaming Headset is now available from Otto. Full specs in the extended entry.

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Direct from Mobile cast corporation,”mBandR” the wireless headphone which is utilized with Bluetooth connection (MPX2200R) will be sold from beginning this August. The price for this product has not yet been determined, but speculators expects the price to be at about 9, 980 yen. The MPX2200R bluetooth headphone will come in two colors, black and white.

The MPX2200R bluetooth headphone sports a remote control function such as telephone calls (hands-free telephone calls) and a selection of music and volume controls to enable adjustments and setting changes for portable telephones. As an addition, it can also be utilized with iPod and other audio equipment.

Users can charge its built-in battery through its USB cable attachment. Charge time is approximately 3 hour for continuous air time of about 13 hours.

MPX2200R was introduced in the Toshiba catalog. It was recommended by Toshiba as a perfect accessory for their built-in portable telephone, the “W54T.”

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Jabra has a new Bluetooth headset. The Jabra BT8040 features volume controls, call answer/end button and a charging socket. Minimalistic design - ideal for small devices. Depending on network and cell phone capabilities, the B8040 can also do voice dialing, last number redial, call waiting and call holding.

One of the new features on the Jabra BT8040 is Multi-point, allowing the headset to connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. As if one phone wasn’t a distraction enough, now you can keep two phones in your car and talk away to glory. Jabra claims a 6 hour talk time and 200 hours standby.

A nice thing about the BT8040 headset is the ability to charge via your PC/laptop’s USB port. Measuring 39mm x 18mm x 12mm, it weighs just 10 grams. DSP technology incorporated into the headset helps in noise reduction, noise-dependent volume control, acoustic shock protection and auto-volume adjustment.

The headset complies with Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and supports Headset and Hands-free profiles, as well as Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) for streaming music. All this will be limited to a class 2 range of about 10 meters (33 feet).

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