Accessory Advisor

Motorola has released details of its upcoming S9-HD Bluetooth stereo headset.  It looks to be a great follow up to the original S9.  The S9-HD is enhanced with high definition audio and earbuds that reduce background noise and improve comfort.

The S9-HD also adds the following -

• SRS WOW HD software to help improve 3-D sound perception.
• Ear buds help isolate outside noise
• Ported design, helps channel music to your ear canal

Motorola had hoped to release the S9-HD during the second quarter of 2008, something that obviously didn’t happen.  We are seeing an expected availability date of 9/18 now though so expect it in September.

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The Nokia BH-703 is the latest Nokia original bluetooth headset to hit the market.  It is a higher end headset packed with the latest features and technology.

Nokia describes it as -

It’s the look that will get you talking. Wear the headset way you want- choose from three earplugs sizes, optional earloop, and a matching neck strap for all day comfort and convenience. Hear and be heard on the street , or in a busy restaurant, experience excellent audio clarity with DSP noise cancellation. Answer/end, redial, reject a call, volume up/down, mute, audio transfer, and voice dial (if supported by compatible phone.).

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 Overall this is a great headset.  The sound quality was good and the comfort level was high.

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The LG HBM-755 Bluetooth Headset provides good quality in a compact unit.

The LG HBM-755 is small and easy to use.  The earclip provides added support keeping the headset from easily falling out of the ear.

Easily change the volume with the on headset volume buttons.

Features:

The headset paired easily with the phone and provided acceptable sound quality.  It was comfortable to wear for extended periods and lived up to the extended talk and standby time as advertised.

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Last week we broke open our new Plantronics Discover 925 Bluetooth Headset for a test.  It has a somewhat unique v-frame design and single large button.

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We are very picky about our Bluetooth headsets.  Both comfort and sound quality are hugely important.  The Discovery 925 has become one of our favorites.  The caller on the other end cannot tell the headset is being used and the quality of the speaker makes it easy to understand the caller.  It is comfortable to wear and has multiple gels for different sized ears.  Overall we would give the Plantronics Discovery 925 an 8 out of 10.

Find this and other cell phone accessoriesat Discountcell.com

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The SoundID SM100 Bluetooth headset is one of the highest rated headsets on the market. 

Meet the first hands-free Bluetooth device that can be personalized to meet the most demanding listening needs. The SM100 EarModule redefines high performance in mobile communications.  It processes the sound the way your ears do, by automatically boosting what background noise drowns out without over-amplifying what’s already clear. Compatible with your device, the SM100 EarModule combines the freedom of mobility with superior sound clarity and comfort.  With SoundID’s breakthrough hearing technology, only the SM100 can offer you these industry-first features:

We agree this is a great bluetooth headset.  In August SoundID comes out with the 300 which should be even better.

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If like many you have ditched the landline and gone totally to a cell phone line or use both, the new Grace Digital XLink Bluetooth Gateways may be a product of interest.

The Bluetooth gateway can be used with a bluetooth enabled cell phone and home phones.  The system allows you to talk on your home phones by way of your cell phone thus positioning your cell phone in an area of your home with a strong signal.

The ITC-BTTN version allows you to connect both a landline and your cell phone to the unit to use both lines through a single home phone system.

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This is a great way to keep your cell phone charging and connected while you talk on the line using a standard cordless phone.  The unit works well and does as promised.

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Are you sick of your headphone cords getting in the way of you enjoying your iPod music?  With the Motorola Bluetooth iPod adapter you won’t have to.  The adapter connects directly into your iPod device freeing you of cords. 

You simply plug in the adapter into your iPod and connect it with your Bluetooth stereo headset.  This adapter is very small and lightweight so it is easy to carry around in a pocket or purse.  To give you an idea of how small this device is, the picture shows the adapter connected to an iPod Nano.  The other great thing about the adapter is that it does not require any batteries to use it and it comes with an indicator light for powering up and pairing.    

Motorola gives this information about the device:
• Compatible with any iPod that has a 30-pin connector.
• Compact and lightweight
• Indicator light for power & pairing
• Easy pairing technology makes connection a breeze
• Bluetooth 1.2 compliant

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Looking for a way to combine listening to the music on your cell phone with talking to your friends?  This LG Bluetooth headset will work great for that!  It works with Bluetooth enabled phones to bring high quality stereo sound. 

LG lists the features for the headset as:

Compatible with All Bluetooth Enabled Phones or Phone with Bluetooth Adapter.
Will only provide stereo sound when used with Bluetooth Stereo enabled phones.

Find this and other LG Accessories here.

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