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Sony Ericsson announced two new entry level phones today at a reasonable price: the J110 and J120.

The J110 is a classic ‘candy bar’ phone with large, keys and easy navigation. The J110 has enough stamina and storage to keep you in touch however busy you are, giving up to nine hours’ talk time and room for up to 200 phone numbers. A robust phone with chrome detail and a bright 65k color STN screen, The J110 will be available in selected markets from Q2 2007 in three colors: Soft Cream, Smooth Grey or Precious Purple.

The J120 has the same easy single-icon menu and one-click access and the J120, with the added benefit of a built-in FM Radio plus n included stereo headset. Or you can share music with your friends from the on board speaker phone. This phone, finished in Night Black with ‘FM Radio’ detail will be available in selected markets from Q2 2007. 

Enjoy your music player tunes with the Nokia Advanced Music Headphones HS-62 or the Hi-fi Nokia Stereo Headset HS-81. Your music will travel with you on the latest portable speakers, Nokia Music Speakers MD-3 and Nokia Music Speakers MD-4. And when you’re on the run, be as mobile as possible with the new Bluetooth headsets, the premium Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-801, and the fashionable Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-302 and the classic Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-207.

Click on for more details and product shots of these seven new Nokia headset design for the listener.

Nokia Stereo Headset HS-81
Take your music experience and blast it to Hi-fi level with the Nokia Stereo Headset HS-81, developed and produced in cooperation with Sennheiser. Additionally optimized for handsfree use, this headset has a neckband for support and comfortably sized earpads. The Nokia Stereo Headset HS-81 comes in a stylish black/grey color combination.

Nokia Advanced Music Headphones HS-62
Use these full-sized headphones to enjoy music through its 40mm stereo speakers. The Nokia Advanced Music Headphones HS-62 are ultra comfortable for listening, and when you’re done, fold them away for easy storage or travel. But of course once you are using headphones that are this big what is the point of walking around with a tiny phone.

Nokia Mini Speakers MD-4
Enjoy your music and jam wherever you are with your Nokia Mini Speakers MD-4, weighing only 130g. The speakers come in a thin, v-shaped innovative design, which folds right into your pocket. Its high sound will reverberate through the built-in stereo amplifier. An integrated radio antenna means you can even tune into your favorite radio station on the go.

Nokia Music Speakers MD-3
Small and easy to carry, the Nokia Music Speakers MD-3 are portable speakers. The speakers are ideal for enjoying music from your phone’s music player or radio. Compatible with a 3.5mm audio connector, the Nokia Music Speakers MD-3 comes complete with the Nokia Audio Adapter AD-15, Nokia Universal Headphone Adapter AD-50 and the Nokia Travel Charger AC-4.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-801
Weighing only 11 grams, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-801 provides up to six hours of talk time and up to 160 hours of stand by time.  The optional earloop provides added comfort for those lengthy talk times.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-302
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-302 is the fashion accessory for aspiring technology types. Wear this small headset with the adjustable earloop and use it just as easily - the multifunction button allows you to control your call functions. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-302 has up to 10 hours of talk time or up to 195 hours on standby.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-207
Available in black with chrome detail, this headset is easy to handle with its multifunction button for managing your voice functions. Talk for up to seven and a half hours or keep your Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-207 on standby for up to 140 hours.

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Plantronics held a savvy press event in New York last week. I was lucky enough to snag a ticket, drink some drinks, snap some pics, try on some new headsets, and got a few models back here in the lab for an upcoming Gadgetell review. Until then, enjoy these shots of the event and some commentary on the new headsets that will be hitting electronic and wireless stores in the near future.

In the end, all I have to say is that I had no idea that designing a headset was more than an art and some tech but a biological science--Plantronics has earned an A in my book.

The Plantronics Pulsar 590E Bluetooth Stereo Headset delivers stereo wireless freedom. Seamlessly switch between your phone conversations and your music so you’ll never miss a call. The cushioned earpieces provide comfort and the foldable headset design makes the headset portable. A retractable voice tube and omni-directional microphone allow for clearer calls. With up to 12 hours of talk time and 10 hours of listen time, you can enjoy hours of wireless listening on your stereo Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

The Plantronics Discovery 655 Bluetooth headset is their top of the line unit that fuses technology with a sleek, ultra-light design. With Digital Signal Processing (DSP), the Plantronics Discovery 655 reduces noise levels to provide enhanced sound for clear conversations. It weighs only 9 grams, provides up to 10 hours of talk time, comes with an innovative AAA charging pocket (boosting 30 more hours), a vibrating docking station, an USB charger attachment, 3 ear gel sizes, and an ear hook that is so unnecessary because the headset is already so comfortable. It will sell for $149.99.

Based on the Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth headset, the Discovery 640E lets you stay connected with great comfort and convenience and a similar charging system to the 655. With multipoint technology, you can seamlessly switch between two Bluetooth audio devices making moving from your home, to the car, to the office extremely easy. It will sell for $119.99.

The Plantronics Explorer 330 is a affordable, lightweight headset that offers Bluetooth technology for a hands-free ticket free driving experience. The Explorer 330 headset incorporates all call features—volume, answer/end call, last-number redial, and voice-activated dialing—into one button, like its predecessor. Delivering up to eight hours of talk time, the Explorer 330 will sell for $79.99.

The Plantronics Explorer 350 is almost identical to the 340 but comes with convenient in-car accessories for charging and stowing, the Explorer 350 lets you keep your headset handy and charged while you are on the go. and in one place so you don’t have to fuss around while you are driving.