Review: Etymotic ETY-COM Cell Phone Headset
Etymotic Research, manufacturer of the highly regarded Etymotic ear buds, has ventured naturally into the cell phone headset marketplace. This review covers their cell phone headset, the ETY-COM.
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Phones
Razrwire Bluetooth Eyewear
Oakley has created some innovative sunglasses that feature a Bluetooth headset for handsfree cell phone communication. The Oakley’s use super-lightweight O-linium frames and the Plutonite lenses block all UV light while providing maximum clarity. Basically, Oakley’s protect your eyes and are so light you don’t even realize they are on, but now they are even cooler with Bluetooth built on!
If my Treo 600 supported Bluetooth and I did not have a habit of sitting on my sunglasses, I’d be wearing a pair right now!
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Media Bridge for Gizmos powered by Linux
The first media bridge for gizmos such as PMPs, PSPs, Digital Cameras, Cell Phones and iPods that will free gizmo users from having to use computers to transfer media files is being released by Unicon Systems. Wired transfers can be made using MCopy and MBridge will allow users to transfer files wirelessly.
Both devices run off Unicon System’s Linux kernel and supports a variety of filesystems supporting USB devices. The platform’s windowing system uses Microwindows Nano-X server which includes a full-screen graphical filemanager, a web server, mysql, php, webdav and xml/rdf libraries.
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Roxio Xingtone Ringtone Maker
No more paying $1,$2 or even $3 for a ringtone. With Roxio’s Xingtone Ringtone Maker software, you can make your own ringtones from your own MP3/WAV/WMA or recorded audio files. You can choose how long the clip is, and what part of the song or sound effect you want. You then send the ringtone over to your phone by using a text message. Pretty slick. Of course, it would be nice if they included the USB, Bluetooth or some other method of copying the ringtone over to the phone, but for under $20, it’s not a bad deal.
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Jabra SP500 Bluetooth Portable Speakerphone
Jabra has come up with the perfect solution for those users who hate headsets (Chief Gizmateer included) – a portable speakerphone. Best of all, it’s wireless courtesy of Bluetooth. The SP500 can be placed on a desk or clamped to your car’s visor, or suction mounted to your windshield. It also includes a pivoting microphone for optimal voice pick-up, digital volume wheel and a mute button. The SP500 is rated at 20 hours talk time and 480 hours standby. Not too shabby. This makes me want to go out and buy a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone!
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Plantronics Pulsar 590A – Bluetooth Headphones
A bit more product convergence – audio headphones meets cell phone headset meets Bluetooth wireless capability. The Pulsar 590A from Plantronics does all of this. The best feature has to be that you can listen to music and if a phone call comes in, the headset automatically cuts out the music and chimes to alert you that you have a call. The Pulsar comes with a telescoping microphone, and the right earpiece has call, answer, mute and volumen buttons. The unit also comes with a Bluetooth adapter which has a standard 3.5mm audio plug. The headphones are foldable, come with a travel case and provide 10 hours of listening time on a single charge.
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Nokia 7280
Measuring 4.5 x 0.8 x 1.3 inches and weighing a mere 3 ounces, the Nokia 7280 has a unique style and that what sells this phone. Part of Nokia’s Fashion Collection, you answer and end calls with the active slide. Also, you reveal hidden camera by sliding open the mirror-finish case.
There are no traditional number keys, send key, etc… but another unique feature is the rotator which apparently takes a little bit to get use to but really is sharp not to have all the keys messing up the design not to mention the cool red display.
Oh yeah, this phone supports Bluetooth, has the ubiquitous phone book and Internet access available on just about every phone but does it with style!
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“12 Gizmos of Christmas”: #11 – Cell Phones
Cell phones dropped from the #4 spot of most wished for category last year to the #11 spot this year. We suppose most people run out and get the new phone they’ve been waiting for when it comes out.
With that said, we’ve featured a few phones with different features from kid cell phones to powerful convergent phones to high-speed data phones to the very slick designed phone.
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Motorola E815 EV-DO Phone
The Motorola E815 provides all the normal (or slightly better than normal) functions of phones with Bluetooth, 1.2MP camera, memory expansion slots, etc… but also supports Verizon Wireless’s V CAST service.
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the E815 is fully compatible with Verizon’s V CAST service. With V CAST, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest Accuweather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids are all available. V CAST also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games. Have more fun with a new breed of realistic games.
Check out where EV-DO coverage is offered.
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palmOne Treo 650
An upgraded version of palmOne’s popular Treo 600, you can usually either find a Treo 650 or a Crackberry in most professional’s hands these days. The Treo 650 features PalmOS 5.4 (including all the tradional PalmOS applications on a vibrant and dramatically enhanced over the Treo 600 320×320 screen. With a full QWERTY keyboard (albeit small), typing becomes rather easy and you will be typing quickly in no time.
Weighing in at only 6.3 ounces measuring a depth of only .9 inches, 4.4 inches tall and 2.3 inches wide the device can easily be used as a phone as well as a portable communication device.
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