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Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and Spracht: Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and SprachtAnd the choice is ...Three! Like only a geek could do ... I carry the BH903, Jawbone and Shure EC4s myself ...Only 1 choice if I carry 1 device, but that rarely happensYeah, I couldn't make it a single...; Tags: Nokia Corp., Spracht, Jawbone, Etymotic, Aliph, Hands-Free; Discussion threads 2008-05-29
Image Gallery: Hands-free solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia, and Spracht: In just over a month, you will not be able to use your cellphone in your automobile in Washington State without some kind of hands-free solution. Hands-free laws are in place now or coming soon to many other states and areas of the world so now is a good time...; Tags: Headphone, Nokia Corp., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Matthew Miller, product photos, wireless, hands-free, iphone, windows mobile, jawbone, etymotic, nokia; Image galleries 2008-05-27
Etymotic EtyBLU Bluetooth headset: Etymotic is an established name in high-performance wired earbuds and is known for its flanged ear tips and "true to the ear" sound. The company made its foray into the wireless market a couple years ago with the Ety8 stereo Bluetooth earbuds, but had yet to debut a monaural Bluetooth...; Tags: volume rocker, headset, ear tip, EtyBLU, Etymotic, mic, Bluetooth headset; Product reviews 2008-05-07
Etymotic hf2 Noise-Isolating Headset and Earphones: The iPhone isa great multimedia device, but it's not perfect. One of the most glaringoversights for this music phone is the lack of stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)compatibility. As a result, you're limited to clunky adapters or wiredheadsets if you want to enjoy music and talk to the fullest. Now, youcan count...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Etymotic, mic; Product reviews 2008-04-18
Etymotic Ety8 In-the-Ear Bluetooth Earphones w/ iPod Adapter: Senior editor Phil Ryan contributed to the review.Ever since the first Bluetooth headset for cell phones came out, plenty of folks have been eager to see the day when Bluetooth audio made the transition to stereo sound, so you could ditch that wire connected to your iPod--or other portable music...; Tags: Wi-Fi, Apple iPod, adapter, Ety8s, Bluetooth, headphone, Etymotic; Product reviews 2006-12-13

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JayBird JB-200i Bluetooth Stereo Headset: The category of stereo Bluetooth earbuds continues to grow at a rapid pace, with plenty of mobile accessories makers hoping onboard now that more and more music phones are offering A2DP streaming. One such company is JayBird, which focuses entirely on Bluetooth headsets and adapters. JayBird debuted in 2007 with...; Tags: user guide, JayBird JB-200i, headset; Product reviews 2008-05-30
News to know: Google Apps; Vista UAC; Microsoft Echoes; Comcast; Dell: Notable headlines: Garett Rogers: Google App Engine pricing a disappointment Ed Bott: Dear Microsoft: Please get UAC right this time Sunbelt Blog: Microsoft: What we got here is a failure to communicate Larry Dignan: Dell delivers: Is a...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Facebook, Dell Computer Corp., Comcast Corp., Vista UAC, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Netbook, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Service Bus, Telecom & Utilities, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Middleware, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-30
Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and Spracht: In just over a month, you will not be able to use your cellphone in your automobile in Washington State without some kind of hands-free solution. Hands-free laws are in place now or coming soon to many other states and areas of the world so now is a good time...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Solution, Ear, Phone, Device, Microphone, Nokia Corp., Call, Controller, Headset, Bluetooth, Button, Cable, Spracht, EtyBlu, etyBLU, BLUmaxx, Battery Life, Aliph Jawbone, Earbud, Earloop, Noise Assassin Technology, Nokia BH-903, Phone Call Functionality, Aura Mobile BT, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-29
More notes on the active-passive noise cancellation debate: While traveling cross country last week, I put in a vote for passive noise reduction technology in earphones. Several readers offered some interesting counterpoint. Active canceling targets the low-frequency noises, such as regular sounds of engine noise and fans on an airplane. However, it doesn't really...; Tags: Noise, ANRfan, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-27
A vote for passive noise isolation, not active reduction: Based on a cross-county flight to NYC I took this week, many travelers are using active noise-reduction technology to shut out the din of the airplane. However, I prefer the passive approach of noise isolation, which is a greener solution, and provides more accurate sound. ...; Tags: Headphone, Isolation, Noise, ER-4, ER, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-05-20
Klipsch Image headphones: Companies such as Shure and Etymotic have found success with high-end earbuds, and now Klipsch--best known for its loudspeakers--is taking a stab at the market with its line of supercompact Image in-ear headphones. The Image headphones reviewed here are not only the tiniest of the lot, but they sit...; Tags: headphone, Klipsch Image; Product reviews 2008-02-28
CES: Mobility at the ShowStoppers event: CES 2008 in Vegas doesn't seem quite as busy on the show floor, but there were a ton of press at the Digital Experience! and ShowStoppers events. There isn't a ton of new and breakthrough devices, but there are some cool products if you look around a bit. I had...; Tags: Mobile, Headset, Mobility, ShowStoppers, Neuros OSD, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-01-08
JayBird JB-100 Bluetooth Stereo Headset: The category of stereo Bluetooth earbuds is still growing, so it's nice to see a newcomer to the market focusing on just that. JayBird debuted in 2007 with the JB-100 headset, a compact stereo earbud set, as well as complementing adapters for the iPod and other audio devices sold separately....; Tags: user guide, JayBird JB-100, headset; Product reviews 2007-12-14
The paradise of infinite music: The paradise of infinite musicAudiophilesAudiophiles do not appreciate dreadful sounding 192Kbs, which is no where near CD quality, which is more like 750Kbs after lossless compression, actually 1410Kbs before compression. Even this is nowhere near true audiophile qualities, CDs don't sound anything like good quality analogue, and SACD and...; Tags: GUESS IT, infinite music, music, KHz, paradise; Discussion threads 2007-10-15
Do you consider iPhone "crippled?": A couple of colleagues and I have been having a discussion about whether or not the iPhone is crippled. So, is the iPhone "crippled" by AT&T, as are most handsets?Well, yes and no. Yes, iPhone's kind of crippled now, but we'll have to wait to see what Apple updates in...; Tags: Smartphone, Mobile phone, iTunes Store, iTunes, iPhone Diary, iPhone, Hardware, Hack; Blog posts 2007-07-18
iSkin Cerulean F1: Bluetooth headsets are not hard to come by--it's the stereo part that takes some doing. Even then, you can find a decent array of stereo Bluetooth headphones, which come in handy if you want to do away with the cord between you and your MP3 player. But wireless earbuds are...; Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Wi-Fi, iSkin Cerulean F1, headset, music, headphone; Product reviews 2007-06-01
Love your iPod - Earphones: Love your iPod - Earphonesstock phones?I am something of an audiophile at home, but I have to say that the stock iPod earphones really aren't too bad. Given that I am listening to compressed audio to begin with, I don't think it's necessary to shell out for really pricey headphones....; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPod, headphone, phone, IEM, stock; Discussion threads 2007-01-12
Experience the ultimate in mobile sound with the super.fi 5 Pro earphones: Experience the ultimate in mobile sound with the super.fi 5 Pro earphonesgotta go XtremeI was all about the Ulitmates until I heard the Xtreme Mac FS1. There is nothing even close to the sound of these little things. I can't even listen to my superfis anymore.Upgrading standard iPod earphonesThe standard...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, standard iPod, Apple iPod, mobile; Discussion threads 2006-10-17
Shure E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones: It's always a pleasure to use fancy in-ear style headphones, so we were thrilled when Shure's E500PTH Sound-Isolating Earphones arrived in the office. The $550 pair may be for serious audio heads only, but they produce such dynamic sound that we can't say they are overpriced. In addition...; Tags: Shure E500PTH, Shure, UE-10 Pros, headphone; Product reviews 2006-08-01
Sennheiser CX 300 headphone series: We've conducted an informal poll on the streets of New York City, and from that vantage point, it looks like 80 percent of iPod-toting denizens are using the pathetic earbuds that came with their players. Shure and Etymotic's in-ear headphones are surefire cures for the bad-sound blues, but their teensy...; Tags: CX 300, Sennheiser CX 300, headphone; Product reviews 2006-02-14