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Sound ID releases two new Bluetooth headsets

Sound ID has just announced two new Bluetooth headsets at CTIA 2009, the Sound ID 300 and the Sound ID 200. We've been quite impressed by Sound ID Bluetooth headsets in the past, especially since they're apparently made with the science of hearing in mind (Sound ID's founder is an otologist at Stanford University). The last Sound ID headset we reviewed was the SM100, which was released almost two years ago, so we're glad to see these new headsets.

Both headsets have Noise Navigation technology that optimizes speech intelligibility and automatically reduces wind and background noise, … Read more

Motorola rocks out with Rokr S305 stereo headset

First Motorola announced the Motorola Evoke QA4, and now it's announced a new pair of stereo Bluetooth headphones to go along with it.

The Rokr S305 is a behind-the-neck-style headphone. It promises high-quality audio with strong bass, easy one-touch controls, and a comfortable fit. It weighs around 1.83 ounces, so it's quite lightweight.

The Rokr S305 will be available in early April, but pricing is yet to be announced.

CTIA 2009 preview

As spring goes into full swing and April Fool's Day nears, the last event of the busy trade season is upon us. The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association show (CTIA) is the nation's largest event dedicated to new cell phones, accessories, and services. This year it runs from April 1 through April 3 in Las Vegas.

Of course, a large CNET crew will be on-hand to bring you all the news from the show floor. On the Reviews side, I'll be in Vegas with Bonnie Cha and Nicole Lee. We'll bring you details on all the new … Read more

Apple discontinues its iPhone Bluetooth headset

Another day, another tidbit of news about a minor Apple product that most people don't care about.

In this case, it's the company's $100 iPhone Bluetooth headset; a MacRumors forum commenter noticed that Apple's Web site had a "discontinued" notice on the product.

When the headset came out in late 2007, we gave it a fairly positive review (it got 3.5 stars). However, readers weren't as keen on it, rating it at 2.5 stars. Buyers seemed to like the design and build quality but weren't as impressed with performance (sound … Read more

iPhone 3.0-ready with $24 stereo Bluetooth headset

Stereo Bluetooth is coming! Stereo Bluetooth is coming! Straight from the What-Took-You-So-Long Department, Apple announced plans to bring stereo Bluetooth (aka A2DP) support to iPhone OS 3.0. (It's coming to the iPod Touch, too.)

Translation: You'll be able to enjoy tunes, videos, games, and other aural delights over wireless headphones. And trust me: once you cut that cord, you'll never love a wire again.

Buy.com has a Kensington Bluetooth Stereo Headset for $23.49 shipped. That's pretty impressive, given the headset's $79.99 list price.

These are old-school, over-the-ear headphones, ideal for folks … Read more

Get a Jawbone 2 Bluetooth headset for $49.99

Most techno-weenies like myself will tell you that the Jawbone 2 is the gold standard for Bluetooth headsets. Sure, it has a couple design quirks, but in terms of sound quality and noise-cancellation features, it has no equal.

But the $129.99 price tag? Ouch! Fortunately, CellHut has refurbished Jawbone 2 headsets on sale for $49.99 shipped. (Make sure to use coupon code D2BALPJW2D.)

As you can see in the above video, CNET liked the Jawbone 2 a lot, ultimately awarding it the coveted Editors' Choice.

I'll second that. (Cheapskates' Choice? Hmmm...sounds too much like a bad … Read more