Japanese company igma-Apo has announced its latest in Bluetooth headphones, in the body of a 2.1 Bluetooth headset with an exquisite and almost uncanny look. In perfect sync with the company's slogan “minimal, simple, compact,” these contraptions sport a very sober and almost Spartan design, straightforward and with no compromises. Since they haven't been made available at large yet, impressions on the functionality of the design are still a matter of the future. Yet, one could easily suppose that some will hate these products, while others will simply adore them.

The Bluetribe headphones have been designed to work in both outdoor and in indoor environments, with Bluetooth-enabled music sources, no matter whether we're thinking about iPods or computers, media servers or other similar devices.

Even more, the built-in microphone and the two-way connection make these headphones the perfect and most stylish gadget for conversations when paired with compatible gear, letting you interact with the world and use the Bluetribe headset for more than music. On theaudio side, they come with 30 mm drivers, but there is no word on the frequency range. Still, the 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio should make listening to these headphones a fairly pleasant experience.The left ear piece contains the rechargeable battery, while the right one features the on/off button, play, pause, stop, track up or down keys, as well as the volume adjustment controls. One full recharge of the battery is supposed to give you up to 11 hours of listening or making phone calls, all within a 33 feet radius (approx 11meters).

The ear pads have generous dimensions and come in rather uncanny shapes, at least for 2009: either hexagonal or square, with no details given as to whether they are interchangeable or not. Moreover, Sigma-Apo offers a version with a docking iPod/iPhone adapter. A possible drawback could be the fact that these nifty headphones have been announced only for Japan, thus chances to see them in other countries are slim to none. At the same time, no price has been named.

Asus has unveiled HD versions of its Eee Box that it launched in June 2008. The new Eee Box B204 and B206 are equipped with a discrete graphics card that features a high definition hardware video decoder, vastly improving the quality of video and freeing the Eee Box’s processor to tackle other tasks.The Eee Box B204 and B206 come with an exclusive remote control that enables users to easily browse, manage and play their media from a distance. The remote control works seamlessly with Eee Cinema, a user-friendly, all-in-one media player that supports all popular music, video and photo formats.
Belying their small size, the Eee Box B204 and B206 are packed with a wealth of features. They support the latest Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless standard, providing up to eight times faster speedsthan the previous 802.11b/g wireless standard. In addition, the Eee Box B204 features Bluetooth for quick and hassle-free connectivity to other Bluetooth devices. Both models also come with 10GB of online Eee Storage, allowing users to access their documents and media no matter where they are. Furthermore, they feature an exclusive Easy Mode within Windows that provides users with convenient access to commonly-used applications.

The Eee Box B204 and B206 is equipped with Asus Tranquiller Technology
that integrates an optimized system air flow design, intelligent fan speed control and a unique heat dissipation material in order to allow them to operate coolly at an extremely quiet 26 dB. Moreover, the Eee Box B204 has a built-in battery that performs an Uninterruptible Power Supply (U.P.S.) function, enabling it to stay running for a period of time when main power is lost.

The Eee Box B204 and B206 are priced at approximately Rs. 16,000.

Bluetooth is all set to get a much needed upgrade, in 2009. This was announced by the Bluetooth standard body called "Bluetooth Special Interest Group", which plans to introduce two new Bluetooth standards called 10x and 100x by the middle of 09.

These new formats will simply be called Bluetooth 2.2 and promise significant speed jumps. The new high-speed Bluetoothstandards, will work in conjunctions with WLAN or USB to offer vastly improved speeds.

Given the fact that current Bluetooth 2.0 maxes out at 3 MB, a 10x jump will translate to a theoretical maximum of 30 MB and 100x would mean a speed of 300 MB. This is a fairly huge jump and it will be interesting to watch which standard can make the transition first. Given the fact that most handsets now have Wi-fi, the 10x standard will probably find more widescreen acceptance with 100x BT being relegated to notebooks and desktop use.

Sennheiser unveils its latest Bluetooth headset named VMX Office that combines good sound quality, safety and comfort. Its lightweight and well-balanced design lets you wear it comfortably throughout the working day especially for heavy telephone or VoIP users. Mobile workers who wear their headset all day need to feel secure about sudden loud or high-pitched noises.

According to Guido Karbautzki, Sennheiser Communications’ Head of Sales and Marketing Communications, says “Now that more and more people are dividing their time between desk and travel, they’re becoming more reliant on mobile phones and VoIP applications running on their notebooks. This emerging ‘mobile worker’ demographic has a clear need for one headset that connects with everything.”The VMX Office connects to landline phones, computers and Bluetooth mobile phones through a base station. It equips single button switches between phone and mobile devices. The VMX Office headset powers up automatically once opened and switches when closed.

The headset incorporates ActiveGard that automatically reduces surges in volume and VoiceMax dampens intrusive background noise and enhances voice quality. You can make hands-free calls up to 35 meters and it is compatible with Bluetooth 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0.

The VMX Office headset is scheduled to release in September. There is no word on the pricing.

Logitech has unveiled a new ultra sleek palm-sized wireless Bluetooth keyboard with a media remote and a dual-purpose click pad. Dubbed diNoVo Mini, this keyboard has been designed for those who need connect their PC to the TV.

The diNovo Mini features backlight and a click pad, which can be used as a touch pad to point, scroll, and click. It can also be used as a directional pad to navigate menus and make selections.


The keypad features dedicated hotkeys for media players and Web browsers, as well as Page Up and Page Down buttons, which also allows quick switching between channels while watching Internet-based television. In addition, it also has a dedicated button that launches Windows Media Center and media controls buttons for volume, play, pause, stop, fast forward and rewind.The diNoVo Mini comes quipped with rechargeable Li-ion batteries that can last up to one month between charges, eliminating the need to replace batteries. It is available for a price of Rs. 9495 with a 3-year warranty.

Gaming on mobile phones can be a lot of fun, but often, avid gamers feel the need to have a fuller game-controller for a better gaming experience on their mobile phones.

As a solution to providing near-console gameplay on its mobile phones, Sony Ericsson, in collaboration with Zeemote, makers of intelligent wireless controllers for mobile devices, has announced to launch the "Zeemote's JS1 Controller" featuring Bluetooth technology to bring near-console game-play to the W760i, Sony Ericsson's first 3G-capable phone.With a thumbstick and 4 assignable trigger buttons, the JS1 offers real analogue control over Bluetooth, enabling users to enjoy mobile games. Weighing 47g/1.7oz, the ergonomically-designed JS1 easily fits in the hand, says the company.

The Zeemote JS1 Controller featuring Bluetooth technology will be offered free to purchasers of Sony Ericsson's new 3G mobile handset, the W760i Walkman, through a mail-in voucher promotion. The phone will come with 2 embedded Zeemote-ready games with a further 14 additional games available through the Fun & Downloads section on the Sony Ericsson's (NL) website.

Sadly, for mobile gaming fans across the globe, the Zeemote JS1 Controller featuring Bluetooth will be available only in the Netherlands from August 8th 2008 to October 31st 2008.

Intex Technologies (India) has announced nine new notebooks - Intex Lifestyle Book, Gaming Book, Tablet Pad and 3 variants each of Business book and Education book - to cater to varied consumers like working women, gaming and fashion enthusiasts, professionals, students, etc.

All the notebooks are Wi-fi and Bluetooth enabled.The Intex Lifestyle Book has been put together with the working woman in mind and features a 12.1'' TFT-LCD screen.
The laptop weighs 1.8 kgs, comes in 3 color options - pink, black and white and runs on Intel's Dual Core processor. This model has been priced at Rs. 33,000.

The Intex Gaming Book is as the name suggests designed for high end gaming and complete entertainment.The machine is features Intel Centrino technology, Nvidia Graphic power, SRS WOW technology-based speakers and an inbuilt hybrid TV Tuner. It costs Rs. 75,900.

The Intex Tablet Pad is features a 12.1" TFT touch screen which can rotate at 180 degrees, weighs 2.1 Kg and is priced at Rs. 47,900.
These machines are available in screen sizes of 15.4" and 13.3"and come with the features like HDMI port for high resolution output to HDTV, high quality sound output, logical short/hot keys to play music and access the Internet, security features like finger print and Kensington lock. The price range is Rs. 32,900 - Rs.42,900.

The Intex Education books aimed at students and executives come at prices ranging from Rs. 25,900 - Rs. 29,900.

HKC is a brand new company that hails from Hong Kong and brings the first dual-SIM PDAs to run on Windows Mobile. The PDAs are named HKC W1000 and
HKC G1000, and have the same looks and features, except for the fact that the W1000 has one GSM and one CDMA SIM slot, while the G1000 packs two GSM SIM slots.

The dual-SIM feature allows a device to operate on two different networks at the same time. This is great for those who usually need two handsets and two different phone numbers (mainly businessmen), as they only have to carry one handset.

HKC W1000 and G1000 run on Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, and besides the dual-SIM technology, they bring features like: a 2.8 inch 240 x 320 pixels touchscreen display, a 2.0 Megapixel camera, 2.5G connectivity, Microsoft Office Mobile, quick access to stock market info, Music player, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB, TI OMAP 850 CPU at 200 MHz, 64MB of RAM, 256MB of built-in memory and microSD card support. The smartphones measure 117 x 61 x 16.4 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.64 inches) and weigh 140 grams (4.93 ounces).HKC made available a video with HKC G1000, which comes with a "soundtrack" rather more suitable for striptease than for presenting a mobile device.

TRITTON Technologies, a leader in innovative Bluetooth technology, has released its latest small form factor Bluetooth headset, known as the AX Micro Bluetooth headset.

It offers a comfort fit attachment with impressive stability, irrespective of its usage in an active or corporate environment. The company claims that the device successfully delivers reliability and function, without sacrificing comfort in a micro form factor.

Consumers can make a choice from the two available size attachments. The included flexible finger grips ensure easy wearing that provides rest on the inner rim of the ear.And here is the rest of it.

Nokia, has launched its premium handset the 8800 Sapphire Arte.The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte is inspired from nature and makes a unique statement with its single Sapphire (world's most durable material) as the center-key. The handset features 3G capabilities along with 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera and boasts an OLED display.Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing, Nokia India said,"As part of its premium range, Nokia brings yet another iconic mobile phone. Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte sets the benchmark for quality and craftsmanship. The high-end materials and seamless surfaces celebrate the art of individuality - inspired by natural light with minimalistic design."The handset has a high-end metal and glass composition. It has a smooth slide mechanism – comprised of state-of-the art ball bearings and a unique spring mechanism. It also sports a polished steel case with a genuine sapphire gem stone and an accent of soft brown napa leather. It comes with 'tap-for-time' and 'turn-to-mute' features while living wallpapers move throughout the day to give on-screen decoration. By double-tapping the steel surface below the display, an analogue clock appears – indicating time, while incoming calls can be silenced by simply turning over the phone, screen-side down.

The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte comes at a premium price of Rs. 62, 829.

The necessity of being on the phone while you are on the road used to be a great inconvenience for most people especially for those who are driving or commuting when they receive calls from their boss or their clients. But the Bluetooth technology changed all that because they no long need to hold their mobile phones over their ears or wrestle with unmanageable cord lines. The Bluetooth headset is now one of the hottest necessity gadgets that any business executive or professional would want for themselves.

As you would expect, there are many models of the Bluetooth headset that came out from different companies. But the latest and the most noteworthy one is known as Pillete. The Pillete is such as tiny Bluetooth headset that it appears invisible to an untrained eye. This gadget certainly eliminates your worry of looking like Robocop when you’re on the run. Still though, this gadget is not perfect because people’s ears have different sizes; the Pilletes may be too small or too big for a particular person. Nobody can deny though that ones you figured out how to make the Pillete work for you, you can expect to enjoy hassle-free phone calls anytime and anywhere.

Want to receive that call in the middle of a meeting or in a loud place? Lose your mobile all the time? This wristband is the thing for you!

Imagine:
·You've got to get that text/call but your boss has just pulled you in to a meeting
·Your mobile is sitting at the bottom of your bag, or perhaps lost in the cavernous folds of your jacket pocket.
·You're in a loud bar or club and are trying to meet up with a friend
·You constantly put down you mobile and forget it

With the noise of the environment around you, you will never hear it ringing. Maybe it's your ex-girlfriend saying she wants you back, your mother informing you of an unexpected inheritance, your mates telling you that its free drinks in the pub! Whatever the reason, when your phone rings, you probably want to know! The BluAlert Vibrating Bluetooth Wristband uses Bluetooth technology to buzz discretely on your wrist when your phone rings. Even in the loudest room, or the most boisterous dance-floor, you won't miss it when BlueAlert goes off. Even better, BluAlert acts like a security device! Once paired with your phone, if it should suddenly find itself more than 5 meters away, BlueAlert buzzes. Not only will you never miss a call, you'll never lose your phone!

Features:

* Never miss a call
* never forget your mobile ever again
* universally conpatible with all bluetooth devices
* Bluetooth v1.2, compatible with 1.1, 1.2 and 2
* Appears as Headset and Hands-Free device on your mobile
* 2.4GHz Frequency
* 3 hour charge time
* 100 hour stand-by time
* Resizable neoprene band fits wrists from 7.5" to 9.5" around

Nokia has introduced the BH-800 series bluetooth headset which is a rectangular shaped headset weighing amazingly 9 grams only with a elegant look and awesome features.It has got a optional ear loop which can be removed. The total talktime is 6 hours and takes upto 2 hours for charging along with 160Hours of stand by mode time with a 3 metre range for the bluetooth.
Though the power button, call answering and volume control buttons are very small and very hard to use when the hearsets are in use, their functions are very good.It is the first wiseless headset from nokia which is having bluetooth specification 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate[EDR] The market price of this product is in the range of 80$ - 180$ Depending on the seller and their online offers, so there is no fixed price.

Philips isn’t the first brand that you think of when your are talking about mobile phones. Actually, except for some Asian countries and Russia, you’ll be hard pressed to find any Philips handsets on sale. Too bad. Especially if you are looking for a simple, elegant phone without tons of bells and whistles, but which you don’t have to plug-in for charging every day. Because in Philips Xenium 9@9 line you might find just the phone for you. We already told you about Philips Xeniums that can last a month on stand-by. And the new Philips Xenium 9@9k can stay on for two. That’s right. Official Philips Xenium 9@9k mobile phone stand-by time is up-to 1440 hrs - that’s 60 days- and you can talk on it for 17 hrs non-stop too. Otherwise Philips Xenium 9@9k is a basic and well designed 108×48x14 mm, tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900)/GPRS phone with 65K color TFT display, VGA camera, microSD memory card slot and Bluetooth.