Bluetooth

October 31, 2006 – Long recognized for its automotive legacy and leadership in Bluetooth-enabled products, Motorola, Inc. is unveiling new products and technologies at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, further extending its vision of seamless mobility. Empowering the ‘mobile me’ in everyone and providing a dynamic range of mobile communications through a diverse suite of Bluetooth-enabled products, Motorola is anticipating and fulfilling the needs of on-the-go users.

As consumers look for new and convenient ways to stay in touch via mobile phone, headset, laptop or car, Motorola’s Bluetooth-enabled automotive products leverage the company’s 75 years of automotive experience, providing the most innovative and forward-thinking Bluetooth-enabled in-car communication options. Read more

October 4, 2006 -- Offering the ultimate in portability, the X3 micro is one of the world's smallest and best performing Bluetooth headsets and is now available in a range of vibrant colors including black, cool white, hot pink, gold, bronze and red. Weighing less than one half ounce, this headset may only be as long as a matchstick but it offers the best of wireless capabilities with its ability to pair with up to three Bluetooth devices while offering clear audio sound.

The X3 micro is compatible with any Bluetooth mobile phone, Smartphone, PDA or Bluetooth enabled PC or Mac. The X3 micro can easily go wherever you go. It's a high quality full duplex headset with adjustable volume control and inbuilt microphone. It remains connected within a range of 30 feet and provides up to 7 hours talk time and 180 hours standby time. Included in the box are 3 charging options – an in-car, AC charger as well as a USB charger which allows charging capability via any USB port. A handy option for any traveler. Read more

Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, a leading brand of audio products for the mobile consumer market, today announced the launch of its Jabra BT320s Bluetooth stereo headset that allows you to be connected wirelessly with your music-enabled mobile phone. This exciting new headset is the latest addition to Jabra's recently announced mobile music portfolio of audio products that include the now shipping Jabra A120s Bluetooth stereo adapter for music players and the Jabra A125s Bluetooth stereo adapter for the iPod.

Designed for music lovers on the move, the Jabra BT320s combines style with seamless integration of phone and music technology. It comes with exchangeable high performance stereo headphones for music enthusiasts and merges the functionality of dynamic design with wireless communication. Read more

Mobile music is everywhere… cell phones, iPods and other music players are driving consumer demand. According to Strategy Analytics, one-third of the 945 million phones expected to be sold worldwide in 2006 will have digital music playback functionality. By 2008, it is estimated this will rise to almost seven in ten out of the billion phones forecasted to be sold globally.

The new Jabra music audio products include a range of headsets and headphones for use with Bluetooth mobile phones and other music devices. Here are a couple of new devices available now:

The Jabra BT325s combines a Bluetooth headset and corded stereo headphones so you never have to miss a call while listening to music. Comes with high-quality stereo ear buds and connects to MP3 players or other devices, such as a PC or music mobile phone, with a 3.5 mm jack. Headset is water resistant and features 8 hours of music/talk time and 240 hours standby time. MSRP: $89 Read more

Aug. 1, 2006--Targus Inc. expands its line of Bluetooth mice with the introduction of the Bluetooth Laser Notebook Mouse.

Designed to work with Bluetooth-enabled PC or Mac notebooks, the new mouse is compact, lightweight and does not require a receiver. The batteries recharge while in use providing continuous operation for business travelers, students, gamers and other on-the-go consumers.

"Targus is responding to the needs of consumers by adding in-use charging to its wireless notebook mice, thus ensuring no more dead batteries," said Michael Greco, director, U.S. product marketing, for Targus. "The Bluetooth and laser-enabled mice currently on the market consume more power than their optical counterparts. By offering a rechargeable solution, Targus meets the increasing demand for Bluetooth enabled peripherals that solve a critical power issue for consumers." Read more

July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantronics today unveiled the latest products in its award-winning Discovery and Explorer lines of Bluetooth headsets. Plantronics announced the details of each product line at the Plantronics Design: Body & Form event in New York City, reflecting the company's commitment to provide easy-to-use wireless headsets that embody excellent style, comfort and sound.

"Plantronics designs its products to effectively marry the intricacies of superior sound technology with fashionable design and comfort -- and does so in a very small and elegant package," said Renee Niemi, vice president of Mobile and Entertainment at Plantronics. "Our new lineup of Bluetooth headsets demonstrates this design philosophy and continues our legacy of providing consumers with reliable, intuitive and feature-rich products." Read more

July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. just introduced the new MOTOKRZR and MOTORIZR handsets, along with their complementary Bluetooth headsets, the H601 and H800. Embodying Motorola's design philosophy, the products are impressively narrow, contain a sliding form factor and integrate new advances in color, material and finish.

The MOTOKRZR meets and surpasses the MOTORAZR standard for slimness, with more than a centimeter shaved off its width. Showcasing a multi-dimensional, metallic gloss finish for visual depth, the MOTOKRZR exhibits subtle elegance through magnesium, polished chrome and hardened glass. The solid piece of glass on the front of the phone -- a technological first for a large volume mobile -- results in a high-gloss luster balancing the velvet-like soft touch finish on the back. Read more

July 2006 -- Consumers can now enjoy wireless freedom and flexible connectivity with the new MBT-D120 Bluetooth Wireless Dongle from Mustek.

With its plug n’ play USB interface, the MBT-D120 easily creates a wireless network of up to seven Bluetooth devices such as PDAs, printers, cellular phones, desktop and notebook computers, or audio headsets. By providing a data transmission rate of 723 kb/sec it quickly transfers videos, music and pictures between devices, or can be used to back-up and print files, download or send e-mails, or browse the Internet. Read more

July 20, 2006 --The Jabra BT325s Bluetooth headset provides a corded connection to music players and Bluetooth connection to mobile phones and is now shipping.

The Jabra BT325s combines a Bluetooth headset and high performance corded stereo headphones so you never have to miss a call while listening to music. The urban design is the perfect match for portable music devices and Bluetooth phones providing the convenience of one headset for listening to music and taking calls. The BT325s comes with high-quality stereo ear buds and connects to MP3 players or other devices, such as a PC or music mobile phone, with a 3.5 mm jack. A clip-on Bluetooth unit with an integrated microphone and phone volume controls connects you to your mobile phone. The Jabra BT325s is water resistant and features 8 hours of music/talk time and 240 hours standby time. Read more

July 12, 2006—Tripp Lite has expanded its successful Noteables™ Notebook Computer Accessories product line with the addition of a Bluetooth USB 2.0 Adapter (Model #: U260-000-R).

Tripp Lite’s Bluetooth USB 2.0 Adapter provides cable-free connections to up to seven Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PDAs, cell phones, printers and other computers, allowing users to create a wireless Personal Area Network. Simultaneous connection to multiple devices combined with Bluetooth wireless technology allows for all mobile and fixed computer devices to be completely coordinated, giving users mobile access to their personal data. In addition, the adapter works with all Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2 devices, eliminating any compatibility issues. Read more