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Articles about bluetooth_phone: September 5, 2008

Sony Ericsson VoIP Bluetooth kit

by Adam Berger on Dec 10, 2006 at 03:12 PM

Sony Ericsson HBV-100 bluetooth voip kitThe Bluetooth VoIP Kit, HBV-100, from Sony Ericsson, is an easy way to stay in touch with friends and family over the internet. Comprised of a Bluetooth headset (HBH-PV705) and a Bluetooth USB adapter, with the kit you can get all the normal benefits of using a Bluetooth headset while making low cost internet calls.

The Bluetooth USB adapter plugs into your Windows XP PC and requires no complicated installation in order to be compatible with most software. It is pre-paired with the blue colored HBH-PV705 and the two communicate wirelessly. The headset talk time with a Bluetooth phone is up to 12 hrs, while it delivers 300 hours on standby.

There is currently no pricing or availability information.

Read [SlashPhone]




Bluetooth your iPod and take a trip with the Griffin BlueTrip

by Adam Berger on Jul 29, 2006 at 12:23 AM

Griffin Bluetrip bluetooth ipodWe sometimes wonder how creative Griffin can get with their iPod accessory names. The BlueTrip is not the best name, as there really is no trip involved (as of yet), but the technology and functionality is stellar.

The BlueTrip comes with a dock and a Bluetooth dongle, reminiscent of the iTrip dongle. You plug the white transmitter into the bottom of your iPod and connect the receiver to your TV or stereo system via RCA cables, an optical cable, or the headphone out (1/8”) jack. Then you go through the simple pairing process, like when pairing a Bluetooth headset Griffin Bluetrip bluetooth ipodto a Bluetooth phone, and wahlah you are beaming CD quality tunes up to 30 feet, through walls, windows and more to your larger than life speaker system. This same transmitter plug also allows you to sync stereo Bluetooth headphone from Motorola, Plantronics, and others for wireless listening.

For $99.99, this may be the best accessory investment you make for your iPod. Keep posted for a full hands-on review of the BlueTrip.

Read [Griffin]




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