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THE GADGET CORNER: Don’t be a hands-free nerd Print E-mail
Wednesday, 17 October 2007

Bluetooth tech is a beautiful thing. So why do Bluetooth headsets look uglier than that conch shell Uhura had stuck in her ear on “Star Trek”? Here are some stylish options that will do the job but won't make you look like a Bluetooth boob.
 

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IPHONE BLUETOOTH HEADSET
($129 at store.apple.com)
Can't imagine you iPhone owners ever passing up a chance to brandish your toy in public. (And can't you just taste my envy?) But if you simply must have hands-free iTalk, you might as well stick with the Apple aesthetic. The minimalist iPhone Bluetooth Headset also comes with the iPhone Dual Dock and Bluetooth Travel Cable.

 

 

 

 

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JABRA BT 5020
($79.99 at shop.jabra.com)
Jabra keeps it simple with a black ear cradle that offers up to 10 hours of talk time in an understated package. You can also charge it from your PC via the included USB cable.

 

 

 

 

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IQUA SNAKE2
($179 at shopiqua.com)
For you drivers who like both hands on the wheel and both ears without tech plugs, Iqua's Snake2 has your conversational commute covered. The Bluetooth device attaches to your car seat headrest and adjusts for your height so you can keep eyes and ears on the road.

 

 

 

 

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MOTOROLA H9 HEADSET & CAR CHARGER
($149.99 at store.motorola.com)
OK, this gets a bit into the aforementioned Uhura territory, but Motorola's H9 does manage to keep matters just tiny enough to not overwhelm your ear. The H9's built-in speaker and microphone route voices through your ear canal to help minimize surrounding ambient noise. And with included ear tips, it should fit just right.

René A. Guzman | 210SA Contributor
 
 
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