Let’s see what Motorola H790 has to offer as main features in a short bullet list:

• CrystalTalk technology that reduces background noise, making the headset useful for outdoor calls
• dual mic for best human voice accuracy
• multi point technology that allows the headset to be connected simultaneously to more than one device
• 7 days stand by time and 2 hours talk time from just 15 minutes of charging (useful for people on a hurry). Full charge talk time is 5 hours
• EasyPair technology allows for faster connection initialization
• voice prompts that tell you when the headset is paired, when volume mute is on or which phone is calling

So, on paper the Motorola H790 headset has everything you would think of from a modern cheap headset. Users who bought the Motorola H790 are impressed with the compact size and the good implementation of noise cancellation. USB charging is another plus for H790, as it allows you to carry just one USB cable, which can also be used for other devices, making for a smaller backpack which weights less. During everyday use, the Motorola H790 is very easy to carry around thanks to its low weight and is also secured very nice to your ear, even while jogging.

All in all, the Motorola H790 is a very good choice when it comes to an inexpensive headset but with good features. Now it comes with a very consistent price reduction.

Motorola H790 from profile

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Now, the highlights of Plantronics Discovery 655 (as described by the manufacturer), before we get to the test:

• AudioIQ technology which improves the experience on both ends of the call, especially in noisy environments
• Digital Signal Processing for crystal clear sound
• Ultra-light and comfortable at only 9 gramsC
• Charging pocket/case with vibrate ring alert
• Soft gel ear tips in three sizes for optimal fit and comfort  + optional ear stabilized (over the ear loop actually)
• Easily recharge from your PC or mobile AC adapter

Package contents detailed

That’s what you can get if you buy the Plantronics Discovery 655, but let’s see what people are saying about the way it sounds: the multitude of options for wearing adjustments are welcome, but the complexity in charging was not that great (see the charging pocket that holds the headset when not in use and needs to be recharged itself). And the conclusion: it sounds great, providing very good value for money, especially now, that it comes at a discount.

Multiple views of Plantronics Discovery 655

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Range is also increased to 200 feet, but power consumption is the main focus, so we’ll be able to buy Bluetooth 4.0 enabled devices with a runtime of a few months from a small watch battery. This was made possible for devices which don’t need to transfer large amounts of data, but need to do updates at regular time intervals. Expect your average smartphone to get better battery life with Bluetooth activated, but don’t expect miracles when you transfer large amounts of data very often.

The final Bluetooth 4.0 specs will be sent to manufacturers in June, this year, and first devices are expected to ship to customers sometime before the end of the year. Bluetooth SIG predicts that the first smartphones with Bluetooth 4.0 will appear sometime in Q2 2011. Till then, we’ll keep you posted.

Source: Gizmag, BoyGeniusReport

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Let’s see what the Sony DRBT101 bluetooth headset has to offer us: classic over the ear headset with two large ear cups, built-in microphone for phone calls, featuring Clear Voice technology for best human voice reception (it’s Sony’s way to tell us it’s got noise reduction), echo cancellation built in and Remote Control function buttons (AVCRP) placed on the headset.

The headset is Bluetooth 2.0 compliant, so it should work with the vast majority of the cellphones and MP3 players out there, but you should give it a try before you buy to be on the safe side.

Sony DRBT101 Wireless Stereo Headset

Now back to what customers are saying about Sony DRBT101 stereo bluetooth headset, to give you a better image about what you’re getting: sound quality is better than your average bluetooth headset, but you would have to move to a higher price range if you’re looking for an audiophile headset as this is not it, streaming over bluetooth is very smooth, without interruptions and the USB charging is one nice feature to have on any wireless headset.

There are also some drawbacks, but you could live with them: the headset is bulky and you’ll notice it plus the foam of the ear cups feels cheap, but takes pretty well the test of time. Overall we say the Sony DRBT101 is worth the price and will give you what you expect.

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In this article we’re gonna show you what are your choices when purchasing a pink bluetooth headset, for yourself or as a present. Remember, there are no bad choices, as with most women products design is much more important than function. Nonetheless is worth checking out before buying if your girlfriend needs a certain function so you know which models to dismiss from beginning.

So let’s see the contenders, all pink, all designer for women and all stylish:

Plantronics Discovery 925 – 82$

Plantronics Discovery 925 cerise pink is a variant of the already known Discovery 925 and features the same VFrame design, carrying case, also in pink, and great battery life: 5 hours talk time and a whooping 7 days standby. This is not a low end earpiece, as it features all the high end function of top Plantronics models: AudioIQ adaptive noise reduction and echo cancellation, multipoint connections with up to two devices simultaneously.

And because weight and size are important for ladies, specs reveal 2.7 x 1.0 x 0.9 inches and 0.3 ounces weight, which is manageable under almost any circumstances. For 82$ we say it’s a steal, even if users complain because of the lack of mute button, which is compensated by comfortable wear and top notch sound quality.

Aliph Jawbone II Rose pink – 48$

This is not a headset for everyone as it features a regular pattern on its side, which might not be the perfect match for young ladies, but mature successful women will greatly appreciate the discrete rose pink color. Spec wise, they are the same as the already discussed Aliph Jawbone II, which translates in two leather earloops and two slimmer models for a tighter fit, so anyone can adjust Jawbone II Rose Pink for maximum wear comfort.

Reviews all over the web are emphasizing the array of noise-canceling and voice-enhancement technologies added by Aliph that result in amazing sound clarity, shadowed only by the lack of a volume rocker, but this is not going to bother you as performance and design are the things that set apart Aliph Jawbone II Rose Pink from the rest.

LG HBM-570 – 70$

LG I believe managed to make the best combination of fashion style and industrial design, by combining shiny metal with pink color. Also the part that contains the ear piece and answer/end calls is encased into a semitransparent case, that glows when calls are made thanks to an integrated LED.

As of performance, we have a Bluetooth 2.1 device that’s background compatible with other handsets. Thanks to the new standard and LG’s modifications pairing is easier than with previous LG headsets. Talk time is also good, at around 5 hours, so LG HBM-570 is not only a fashion headset, but also one that performs rather well.

Motorola H385 – 25$

Motorola is one brand that always tries to offer a good balance between price and performance, and has never marketed itself as a premium manufacturer and I believe this is a good move, as people know there is where they look for an affordable pink bluetooth headset like the H385, which makes for a great gift which will not burn a hole in your pocket.

We’ve talked already about Motorola H385, so we’ll try and emphasize only the things that make this a good choice: dual ‘mounting’ system consisting of an in-ear earbud and earloop for tight fit and comfort at the same time, dedicated buttons for answer/reject, volume, turn on/off, USB compatible charger (so you don’t have to carry a new one with you). If you’re the type of person that forgers to charge it’s gadgets there’s special audio indicator that tells you how many hours of talk time you have left by pressing simultaneously both volume buttons.

As of negative parts, some users have reported that while driving the Motorola H385 picks up a fair amount of background noise, so you should check this out before purchasing. If you don’t plan on driving then there’s nothing to worry about.

Samsung Ultra-Slim WEP350 Soul Pink- 31$

This is one stylish headset as it’s ultra slim and comes with a leather carrying bag. Add to this the pink color for the metal casing and you have the best combination for a stylish women bluetooth headset. Having all those features doesn’t mean Samsung WEP350 is expensive, as it sell for just a little over 30$.

From hardware specs point of view, Samsung WEP350 is a headset meant for pairing with any Bluetooth 2.0 compatible phone or device. Unfortunately the excellent price comes at the expense of not so great call quality in noisy environments, where the noise reduction and canceling technology supplied by Samsung fails to do its job accordingly.

On the other side, women will love that everyday comfort is not sacrificed by wearing the Samsung Ultra-Slim WEP350 Soul Pink headset, as it’s small (1.9 x 0.6 x 0.2 inches only) and sits very good on your ear. There are three buttons on the WEP 350, tho for volume up and down and one multifunction for answer/reject/end calls.

Before we end

Those pink bluetooth headsets presented here are not your only options. There are quite a few models out there, and others on path to stores right now, but ultimately our job is to present you with the ones we think are worth your attention. Tell us what you think if you own or plan to buy any of the pink Bluetooth headset models shown above.

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Now they are almost indispensable for people when they drive their cars or for those who’s job requires many talking hours on the phone. Today, when we choose a Bluetooth headset we look not only for features that it offers, but we are really interested on how we look when we wear it and very important on this matter is the size. No one wants to wear a bulky headset that makes him look like a phone operator, they want it to be as tiny as possible. So let see which are the smallest Bluetooth headsets on the market today.

Motorola H9 Miniblu Bluetooth headset – 79$

Mesuring only 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.5 inch and weighing less than one ounce Motorola H9 Miniblue (first launched as H5 Miniblue) is a stylish black and silver headset. On its front face we have the multifunction button which glows blue when it is activated. The volume controls are positioned on the left and right side on its edges and they can be reoriented depending on which ear you like to wear it. All buttons are easy to use, being really responsive.

For wearing it, the Motorola’s HT Miniblu headset doesn’t have an ear loop, it has an ear tip that fits deeply into the ear and this could be quite uncomfortable for some users. But the H9 comes with different size ear tips so all you have to do is to take the right one when you start wearing it the first day, otherwise it could slip out your ear or cause some uncomfortable pain after prolonged use.

Motorola H9 Miniblu

When talking about the features Motorola H9 Miniblu offers, we have the standard ones which we find in every Bluetooth headset: answering, ending, rejecting and making calls, call muting, last number redialing, on hold call, voice dialing. It also features a decent sound quality and the integrated battery allows an estimated 1.5 hours of talk time, but it grows up to 7.5 hours using the portable charging base.

Yes, Motorola H9 Miniblu Bluetooth headset comes with a portable charging base, which is not only a wall charger, as it has his own battery that extends its life while away from the power grid. You can charge the headset and the base simultaneously and when you don’t use the headset you can use the charger base even if it isn’t plugged into a power source. And as a plus, the charging base is also a very useful secure carrying case for the headset so you won’t need to get a carrying case for it.

Nokia BH-800 – 75$

The Nokia BH-800 is a little headset with a simple stylish minimalist design, measuring only 1.6×0.7×0.35 inch and weighing 0.3 ounces. Due to its dimensions it is almost unremarkable when you wear it. There is a square multifunction button on the front, easy to press and quite responsive, a small power button on the top which can be a little too small, espacially for larger hands and the volume rocker on the left edge.

Nokia BH-800

The BH-800 has an earpiece on the back for wearing it, but it also comes with an additional ear loop which can be used by attaching it on the back slot of the headset. The users say that they don’t really need the ear loop, and if you think it is necessary to use it you will have it in the box. In addition there is a metal neck strap which hooks the headset and some people, especially women can may the headset good to wear like a jewelery.

Worth mentioning is that this small Bluetooth headset doesn’t come only with a stylish design, it also has a lot of features: answer and end calls, redial, switch calls between the phone and the headset, voice dial. Using the Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, Nokia BH-800 offers very good sound quality even when used in a loud environment and the battery life time comes up to six hours of talk time and seven days for standby mode.

NextLink Invisio G5 – 41$

Known for the high quality of its products, the Danish company, NextLink has worked to put on the market a small Bluetooth headset but not to the detriment of functionality. And the result is the Invisio G5, with a simple black design, measuring 1.3 x 0.63 inches and weighting 0.013 oz. The controls are standard for today’s headsets: a talk button on the top with good tactile feedback, comfortable to use and side buttons. Those are very small (for some of you could be hard to use them and you might move the headset when press them), thus almost uncomfortable in daily use. The side buttons doesn’t have any marking that allows you to understand what they do, but we think it is not so hard to find out. Anyway, when you wear a Bluetotoh device you can’t see its controllers, you just touch it with your finger and you know which one to use.

For wearing, you will find in the box the so called Soft Springs which come in two sizes. They are made of rubber and provide stability, by following the inside of the cochlea and you don’t have to worry about comfort.

NextLink Invisio G5

As expected NextLink Invisio G5 is rich in functions: answer and end a call, call waiting, conference call, redial, etc. and keeps volume settings after you turn it off. It offers a high sound quality even when in windy situations, but it isn’t equipped with noise cancellation technology for noisier environments like a nightclub. Invisio G5 offers up to 4 hours of talk time and 20 hours standby time.

Like Motorola H9 Miniblue, Invisio G5 has a protective charging case with its own rechargeable battery which can be used to recharge the headset when you are on the move. And the case is not only very useful, but it also features a nice design to go with.

Argard M10 – 74$

Argard M10 is another in-ear small Bluetooth headset. Its small size and unique look make it attractive for many people. As you can see it looks really different compared with other headsets. It measures 0.9 x 0.87 x 1.24 inches and weighs only 0.18 oz, plus its shape and dark gray color makes it quite interesting. The call button, located in the front side might cause discomfort when pressed, but the pressure in the ear can be avoided if you hold the headset by the rubber-coated sides before accepting or ending a call.

The back side of the M10 looks like a crankshaft, but you will be surprised to find out that this keeps the device stable in the ear minimizing the chances to fall. When we speak about the comfort of wearing it for a long period of time there are different opinions: some say that the Argard M10 is comfortable some think it isn’t. Anyway, it comes with three different sized earpieces so you might find the right one for your ear.

Argard M10

The features offered by the Argard M10 are the average features we find on a headset, most of the commands being activated by pressing the round button on the front face for different period of time. Using the older Bluetooth 1.2 technology, Argard M10 offers a maximum range that forces you to keep your mobile close by. While the sound quality is good enough for both incoming and outgoing channels, the battery life is quite short (~3hours), but some times this is the compromise we have to accept when we want to use a discreet headset: a small battery. It has a good looking cradle as a charger, which will look very nice on your desk.

Samsung WEP 500 – 47$

As Samsung is a well known name in the Bluetooth accessories market, it was mandatory for him to put on the market a small Bluetooth headset and there it is the WEP 500. Measuring only 0.98 x 1.1 x 0.3 inches and weighing 0.3 ounce it comes in a nice round shape. The top of the headset is represented by the easy to press multifunction button and this seams to be its weak point because when you attempt to fix the headset in your ear you push it and this may result in accidental phone calls. The volume rocket on the left it is also really easy to press so there will be no problem to work with it.

Samsung WEP 500 is an in-ear Bluetooth headset and has two models of earpieces: one with a protruding tip that goes deep into the ear and three different loop spring sizes. By choosing the right accessory for you, it will be no problem to wear it for a long period of time, because it is really comfortable to wear it. When you first wear it you could feel that it would be better to have an ear hook for more stability, but after some time, when you get used with the headset you will no worry about losing it.

Samsung WEP 500

Even if it is a small headset, please don’t think that Samsung WEP 500 lacks features. Aside standard ones – answering, ending or rejecting calls, last number redial, voice command, putting a call on hold, it also has an excellent sound quality, working really well on quiet environments as well as on loud ones. And this is why the WEP 500 is equipped with noise-reduction and echo-cancellation technologies and the volume adjusts itself automatically according to background noise.

You can use Samsung WEP 500 Bluetooth headset for about 3.5 hours and it has a standby mode up to 80 hours. For charging it uses the indispensable plastic cradle which acts as a carrying case also.

Jabra JX10 – 91$

Jabra is another well known manufacturer when we talk about Bluetooth headsets. It is present in the the smallest bluetooth headset top with its JX10. This is not just a small device (1.5 x 0.75 x .75 inches and 0.4 ounces), but  also a stylish one with angular shapes and silver body with black accents (an all black version is also available). The volume buttons on the top, answer/end button on the left are easy to press even when you wear the headset. Someone may find pretty difficult to use the pairing button from the back which is a little too recessed., but once you find it the paring process is easy to work with.

Jabra JX10

Jabra JX10 offers again a clear sound even in crowded environments for both inbound and outbound. Jabra recommends to wear your phone on the same part of the body as the headset for maximum clarity, but considering the Bluetooth range we don’t think it is a requirement for enjoying a crystal clear sound clarity. As you expect JX10 offers all the features a headset must have: answer, end, reject calls, mute call, last number dialing, voice call, putting a call in hold.

For charging Jabra’s headset has a AC-adapter charger, an USB charger and a desktop cradle and claims to have 6 hours life time battery to talk and standby time of 8 days.

Samsung WEP 200 – 27$

Samsung WEP 200 is another small Bluetooth headset that we’ve presented here. It measures 1.5×0.5×0.5 inch and it’s light weight plastic body makes it one of the lightest headsets. It offers all necessary features for a and a very good price plus will please people who embrace industrial design, as for me the Samsung WEP 200 resembles a lot with a Robocop style accessory.

Samsung WEP 200

Before we end this smallest bluetooth headset top is worth mentioning that there might be other small bluetooth headsets we’ve missed, but that’s understandable, as we’ve tried to make a list of the products that are available right now. If you know any other small bluetooth headset just let us know in the comment box below and we’ll make sure to update this article.

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For a few dozen bucks over a hundred you get the best-in-class DSP and the latest in noise reduction and echo cancellation technology, as the manufacturer likes to remind us. Being a speakerphone, TheTalkyOne is meant for portable music listening from your MP3 player, smarphone of any other bluetooth stream coming from any of your devices. Novero TheTalkyOne support the A2DP 1.2 Bluetooth streaming profile, even if frankly you can’t benefit from it too much because the speakerphone doesn’t feature multiple speakers and even if it did, they won’t be too separated from each other, or at least not enough to simulate stereo spatiality.

But TheTalkyOne is more than a bluetooth speakerphone that makes noise, as it can be a good companion while you travel for your cell phone, featuring text-to-speech functionality that makes TheTalkyOne read distinctly text messages and announces the names of callers, if your phone supports it.

Multipoint technology helps pairing two devices simultaneously, very nice if you’re not traveling alone, as calls can be taken from either handset. Go Anywhere is more of a marketing naming, as it refers to broad compatibility of Novero TheTalkyOne with almost all Bluetooth gadgets on market and features a mounting clip that can be attached to almost any sharp edge. If you’re concerned about power consumption you’ll be glad to know the internal battery is good for 180 hours on standby and 15 hours of talk time.

The device is offered in black or white colors and has a microUSB cable for charging from a computer. Additional car chargers can be purchased. Considering the way it looks and the tech it incorporates we say is worth the money.

The package contents are pretty rich

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The whole Jawbone Icon series is meant to overtake the Jabra Stone in battery life, price and noise cancellation and they pretty much do it on paper and real life, as tests have shown. Also having six appearances to choose from makes it easy for consumers to get the model that best fits their style. All six models are very small, competing for the smallest bluetooth headset title (see more contenders in the link).

Schematics of The Thinker

One novelty that makes the Jawbone Icon an interesting choice is the MyTALK app store (consisting of AudioApps, DialApps and the MyTALK website) that allows you to customize your device even further with iPhone app for example that displays the battery indicator of the headset next to iPhone’s own indicator. AudioApps are voice packs for the onboard digital synthesizer announcer for battery level, caller ID while DialApps can be triggered by holding down on the multi-function button. MyTALK is free right now and the intention is for it to stay that way. Below is a short video that better explains how MyTALK works:

The main specs of the Aliph Jawbone Icon series are:

• Length: 45 mm
• Width: 18.25 mm
• Height: 24 mm
• Weight: 8.2 grams
• Up to 4.5 hours talk time
• Up to 10 days standby time
• Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR compliant (range up to 33 ft or 10 meter)
• Built-in rechargeable Li-ion polymer
• MicroUSB standard connector interface

As audio quality is concerned Engadget has a short audio recording showing very good noise canceling being performed by the Aliph Jawbone Icon series headset:

As of package contents the box is pretty rich, featuring four sizes of earbuds and one earloop to hold tightly in place the mobile headset. A wall charger and an USB to micro-USB adapter is also present plus the manual and CD with software. Overall you get a lot for what you’re paying with the Aliph Jawbone Icon, which is currently a bestseller on Amazon.

Aliph Jawbone Icon Series

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The way it works is not that simple though, as it requires a compatible phone with the a text-to-speech app installed. Once you pass this part (if you have an Android or Blackberry phone) things get seamless, as the H17txt will be able to read to you all the incoming messages you receive, can reply with a standard one if you reject the call, can translate messages in 150 languages (hope is not doing it badly, like the Google Youtube translation engine).

The rest of the specs of Motorola H17txt are not that extraordinary, boasting Bluetooth 2.1 compatibility and CrystalTalk noise-canceling technology. The H17txt is available through Verizon starting April 1st.

Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak

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You can mount it very easy by placing the rubber ear piece in your ear cavity or use the optional ear loop, included in the package of Nokia BH-102. I find the latter being more comfortable but I guess you can get used with the in-ear version too after a while.

Nokia BH-102 size comparison with a Nokia phone

On the specs side, Nokia BH-102 is a Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR compatible headset with handsfree profile 1.5 and headset profile 1.1. Effective range is 33 feet and the included rechargeable 110 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery is good for 10 hours talk time and 7.5 hours standby. That’s one of the advantages of cheap bluetooth headsets: no special technologies included means low power consumption that leads to great battery life.

From compatibility point of view, Nokia BH-102 is compatible with phones and devices supporting Bluetooth Specification v 2.0, 1.2 or 1.1, Handsfree Profile 1.5 or 1.0 and/or Headset Profile 1.1. Nokia even has a list with compatible models from their own store here.

The conclusion is clear: if you don’t want to spend too much money on a bluetooth headset, nor needing too much time to adjust to a complicated one, then go buy the Nokia BH-102. Remember that it’s not a high end device and no noise reduction technologies are provided.

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