With a nearly invisible touch-controlled volume pad on the outside of the headset, users can simply slide their finger up or down to control the volume while on a call. The headset’s flexible frame is lined with soft rubber padding for optimal comfort. At a single charge, the Jabra Stone provides up to 8 hours of talk time and 12 days standby time. The headset charging station can not only refill battery juice to the headset, but you can also use it as a portable case to store the Jabra Stone. The Jabra Stone itself has to rely on the charging station to charge its battery, according to SlashGear review, it will take about an hour to fully charge the bluetooth headset. Check out the review for more details.

Together, that adds up to a very successful Bluetooth headset, one that manages to deliver sound quality we’d associate with a full-boom rival and the comfort of a much smaller device. The lack of a non-proprietary port on the headset itself – meaning you have to carry the charger “stone” – is a potential frustration, as is its limitation to the right ear, but if you’ve rejected other headsets for being too obvious or too “call center” in their design then the Jabra Stone’s sleek shape could solve that without impairing audio quality.

“Our new SolarVoice 908 taps into the power of the sun to charge, making it perfect for consumers who are trying to be environmentally conscious,” said Chris Parsons, vice president, sales and marketing, Sino Regent Services, i.Tech’s exclusive distributor in the Americas. “SolarVoice stays charged as long as it’s exposed to sunlight, so busy people have two less things to worry about: keeping their Bluetooth headset charged and reducing their carbon footprint.”

Other than its eco-friendly feature, the new SolarVoice 908 has integrated background noise reduction. Headset functions include voice dialing (mobile phone dependent), last-number redial, call reject, call transfer (from headset to mobile phone and vice-versa), auto re-link (which re-establishes the Bluetooth connection when the user returns to within range of a device), call waiting and call swap. The retail package also comes with an ear hook, or there are four different sizes of ear buds to be used alternatively.

Equipped with a triangular ear-rubber (that has 3 air cushion points) and adjustable ear-loop, you will be able to adjust the fit of each individual ear for maximum comfort. Other than available through the local retail store, the BlueNext B2 Headset will also be available to order online for £49.99 at www.b2.bluenext.co.uk from November next month.

Specifications

• Colour: Two-tone black and silver
• Continuous Talk Time: 4 hours
• Standby Time: 120 hours
• Charging Time: 2 hours
• Weight: 17 grams
• Dimensions: 18 x 63.5 x 11.5 mm
• Coverage Range: 10 meters
• Supports Bluetooth: Bluetooth Specification V2.1 + EDR
• Bluetooth Class: 2
• Supports Multipoint: Simultaneous connection with 2 mobile phones

i.VoicePRO 901’s first microphone is on the cheek side of the headset. It is notched and U-shaped to direct the user’s voice directly into it. While this microphone captures the user’s voice, a second microphone on the side facing away from the user targets ambient noise. Headset functions include voice dialing (mobile phone dependent), last-number redial, call reject, call transfer (from headset to mobile phone and vice-versa), auto re-link (which re-establishes the Bluetooth connection when the user returns to within range of a device) and mute.

The unit charges via computer USB and A/C (cable and travel adapter included). It fully charges in less than three hours and provides up to five hours of talk time and up to 100 hours of standby time.

Other features, standard accessories and specifications include:

• Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR Class 2
• Headset and hands-free Bluetooth profiles
• Volume adjust, call transfer and call reject button
• Ear hook
• Range: up to 33 feet
• Dimensions: 2.48 (L) x .65 (W) x .39 (H) inches
• Weight: .42 ounces

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The Sound ID 400 also offers NoiseNavigation, which uses multiple microphones and special DSP algorithms to remove background noise and elevate speech. Designed with a Black Velvet softtouch finish, you can connect with two devices simultaneously and answer calls from two phones with one headset.

Sound ID 400 Bluetooth Headset Specifications

• Lightweight: 8 grams (0.28 ounces)
• Dimensions: 53.5 x 15.5 x 7.5 millimeters (2.1 x 0.6 x 0.3 inches)
• Up to 7 hours talk time, 200 hours (8 days) standby

The Sound ID 400 will be available in Q4 for $129.99 MSR. It comes with a Universal AC charger (100-240 VAC), USB charging cable, three sizes of RealComfort EarLoops and an Ear Hook for an alternative over-theear wearing option.

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The WEP850 offers multipoint technology and advanced dual-microphone noise cancellation and echo reduction that eliminates unwanted background noise. The affordable Samsung WEP470, a small and lightweight, simple-to-use Bluetooth headset, offers superior sound with fully integrated background noise filtering and echo cancellation. Equipped with packet loss concealment technology, the WEP470 can block out background noise similar to Bluetooth products that feature dual microphone technology. The WEP470 also features an LED battery level indicator, a dedicated on/off switch and a detachable crystal ear hook that can be worn on either ear for comfort.

Samsung WEP870

Samsung WEP850

Samsung WEP470

Specifications:

• Mono headset
• Size: 24mm X 50mm X 5mm
• Weight: 9 grams
• Thinness: 5mm
• Talk time: Up to 4 hours
• Standby time: Over one week
• Range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
• Bluetooth Version 2.0 with Easy pair
• Echo Suppression
• Active Noise compensation
• Multiple eartips included
• Multiple storage and charging solutions available

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Plantronics Voyager PRO also features three layers of WindSmart technology. Dual external stainless steel microphone screens and acoustic fabrics that surround the microphones together provide substantial physical barriers to wind noise.

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Weighing just eight grams, the BT2080 combines a sophisticated matt black finish with an attractive silver button to produce a contemporary and stylish headset. With Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, BT2080 users with phones that support this will enjoy simple, secure pairing without the need to enter a PIN code.

Key Specifications of the Jabra BT2080:

• Bluetooth 2.1, including EDR and eSCO
• Jabra StatusDisplay
• Dedicated on/off switch
• Auto-pairing to mobile phone
• Talk time = 6 hours
• Standby time = 8 days
• Dimensions = 53 x 16 x 9 mm
• Weight = 8 grams
• Voice dialling
• Charger; micro USB cable + universal car charger

The Jabra BT2080 will be available from mid June in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Australia and Korea with a price of 39 USD.

Technically the noise cancellation is solved with a total of 10 microphones: 8 microphones for cancelling noise and 2 microphones for capturing speech in loud surroundings offering advanced noise cancellation for clear sounding phone calls. The headset features a dedicated multifunction key for call management, as well as music and volume controls, and a switch for activating the active noise cancellation.

It is compatible with a wide variety of devices. Wirelessly with any device supporting wireless Bluetooth technology, and with wired connection with all Nokia devices with 3.5 mm Nokia AV and 2.5 mm Nokia AV, music players, PCs and other devices with standard 3.5mm jack, home stereos with standard 6.3 mm jack as well as airplane players.

The headset will be available globally starting August, 2009. The estimated retail price before taxes and subsidies is around EUR 285.