etyBlu Dual Mode Bluetooth Headset

The new etyBlu Bluetooth Headset from Etymotic Research Inc features two microphones - one located internally at the end of the earpiece and one at located in the BLUmaxx boom. The microphone located in the boom features noise cancellation.

The boom microphone and an in-ear noise isolating earphone work together to provide clear, high quality sound at both ends of the conversation in environments with high background noise. The etyBlu noise canceling boom microphone can be quickly plugged in when required for noisy environments. When the boom is unplugged, the internal microphone automatically takes over.

This Bluetooth Headset is compliant with the Bluetooth Core Specification 2.1, Headset 1.1 and Handsfree 1.5 profiles. The etyBlu Headset is a class 2 device with an operating range of up to 10 meters.

Talk time is up to 7 hours and standby time is up to 100 hours.

The etyBlue Bluetooth Headset is available to buy now for a recommended retail price of US$129.

IOGEAR Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit

IOGEAR's Bluetooth Hands Free car kit, the GBHFK211W6, provides many convenient features for full hands free operation while you are driving. It wirelessly manages calls with your mobile phone over Bluetooth to allow you to keep both hands on the steering wheel.

This Bluetooth car kit attaches to your sun visor with a supplied clamp and is operated with easy to reach controls. There are four buttons in total, two on each side of the unit. One set of buttons is for taking or ending calls and the other set is for adjusting the volume up or down.

Compatibility is provided for most mobile phones that support the Bluetooth hands-free and headset profiles. The Car Kit is compliant with the Bluetooth version 1.2 specification.

Digital Echo Cancellation and Background Noise Reduction are provided for enhanced sound and voice quality.

The IOGEAR Bluetooth Hands Free car kit provides a talk time of up to 8 hours and a standby time of up to 150 hours. This is provided with built-in rechargeable batteries that can be recharged though a provided USB charging cable or Car Charger.

VoIP functionality is also provided which means that you can make VoIP phone calls with a Bluetooth enabled computer. Supported operating systems are Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista.

Specifications:
- Languages: English, Spanish and French
- Frequency Band: 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
- Operating Range: 10m (30 feet)
- Bluetooth: Version 1.2, Bluetooth Class 2
- Battery Type: Rechargeable NiMH
- Computer interface: USB
- Model number: GBHFK211W6

Gear4 launch the BluFM

Gear4 launch the BluFM, a car kit device that transmits music to your cars stereo from an MP3 player over FM radio.

The BluFM is powered from your cars cigarette lighter and is compatible with any MP3 player via its 3.5mm plug.

It can also be paired with a Bluetooth mobile phone, allowing you to talk and listen through your cars stereo hands-free using its built in microphone and FM transmitter.

Specifications:

• Full duplex communication - talk and listen at the same time
• Compatible with any Bluetooth mobile phone v1.1 and upwards
• FM transmitting frequency: 87.5 - 108.0Mhz
• Compatible with MP3 players via 3.5mm jack
  

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