Review: MoGo Talk case/bluetooth earpiece

Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Pros: Very sleek design, lightweight and slim, amazing sound and voice quality, one of a kind case for iPhone 3G & 3GS
Cons: Price is a little high at $129.99, I worry about scratching the bluetooth earpiece while laying the phone down, no iPhone bezel protection.

Overall: This is my go to case right now.  Having a place to stow my blue tooth when not in use is hands down the best idea I’ve seen for a case.  Even with the hefty price tag I recommend this case to anyone who uses a blue tooth headset.  The price is comparable to other blue tooth headsets on the market but here you also get a slim fit case which not only charges the headset but gives you a place to store it when not in use. I like this case combo so much that I’m awarding it our Editors’ Choice award.

Video Review: Jaybird Bluetooth Headphones

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Great Bluetooth headphones that work very nicely with your iPhone but can also be paired with other Bluetooth devices.  Can be used for stereo audio or for phone calls. High quality with a great fit and finish.
Cons: Since the iPhone only supports A2DP Bluetooth, (and not AVRCP) the user must forward tracks manually on the iPhone or via voice control.
Overall: Jaybird does it again with another great pair of headphones.  The SB1 Sportsband Bluetooth headphones cut the wire and provide a great listening experience with booming bass.  The SB1’s don’t disappoint on phone calls either; very clear calls and friends on the end said the call was crisp.  When a phone call comes in your music will fade and after the call it returns to listening volume.  Jaybird also has great customer service and warranties their headphones for life against sweat or rain damage.

The Jaybird SB1 Bluetooth Sportsband Headset retails for $89 and can be purchased directly from the Jaybird website.

CES 2010: BlueAnt Wireless Interview

We’d like to thank Jennifer Cauble from BlueAnt for taking the time out to talk to us at CES. If you’d like to learn more about BlueAnt, you can visit their website at MyBlueAnt.com.

Video Review: Scosche solChat bluetooth Speakerphone

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Solar panel constantly charges the unit. I haven’t run out of power in over 6 weeks.  Auto shut off after 10 minutes of being out of phone range. Will sync your contacts and when an incoming call comes in it will announce who your caller is.
Cons: The volume needs to be louder, when there is a lot of road noise it can be tough to hear.
Overall: With solar power just starting to be implemented into consumer electronics at an affordable price the solChat from Scosche really hits a home run.  I am extremely impressed with the performance of this unit.  Both outgoing and incoming calls were handled with ease.  As mentioned earlier I would like to see a louder or bigger speaker implemented.  The fact that I no longer need to worry about charging a bluetooth earpiece is a HUGE plus.

You can purchase this product directly from Scosche for $99.99

Video Review: JayBird Freedom Bluetooth Headset

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Awesome sound quality, long battery life, light weight, built-in mic to answer calls.
Cons: It doesn’t snap into the charging cradle very smoothly, comes loose easily.
Overall: I’ve tested a few stereo bluetooth headsets in the past, but the Freedoms are now my favorite pair. The sound quality is outstanding, especially for watching movies on your iPhone. I had some trouble at first finding a comfortable fit with my glasses, but now they stay on snug. The one problem I have with them is with the charging cradle. They don’t always make a connection when they are inserted into the charging cradle. I wish they didn’t require a cradle at all, it would have been nice to be able to just plug a mini USB straight into them. Even with the improvements that could be made to the cradle, I still love the Freedoms and I’m going to award them our Editors Choice Award.

You can purchase this product directly from JayBirdGear.com starting at $129.99.

Scosche tuneSTREAM Bluetooth headphones

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Comfortable fit, great battery life
Cons: Would have preferred being able to charge using a micro or mini USB instead of the proprietary plug it uses
Overall: The tuneSTREAMs are a very nice pair of headphones that will work with the iPhone 3G and 3GS. I really wish they came with a carrying case or had a charging plug with micro or mini usb so I could use just one plug for my cameras and these headphones when traveling, but that’s not really a big issue. I’d definitely recommend the tuneSTREAMs to anyone looking for a nice wireless experience.

You can purchase this product directly from Scosche for $99.99.

New Mystery Bluetooth Earphones coming soon

We just received a tip about some brand new stereo bluetooth headphones that are going to be released in October from a mystery company. There’s a teaser site that has be published called BudsGoBlue.com which shows an image of the earphones and which look really nice and super small compared to other bluetooth earphones currently available. So far this is what we know:

• Product is just one inch in size
• Obviously has button controls so full music, call and volume controls
• They have “memory shaping” ear loops which are completely flexible, they shape perfectly to any ear
• It includes voice command. So iPhone 3GS users will have a way to access track controls.

These Bluetooth headphones may be the ultimate bluetooth headphones for the iPhone and exactly what everyone’s been waiting for. We’ll let you know when we’re told who the manufacturer is, but for now, it’s a secret. We’re told it’s one of the major bluetooth headphone brands … someone like Sony, Motorola, JayBird, Altec Lancing or Ultimate Ears. Keep an eye on our site for more breaking news and inside information on these cool new bluetooth headphones.

Video Review: Contour Metal headset

Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Very slim and lightweight, comes with some nice accessories.
Cons: Call volume was very low and the quality was poor. Not very comfortable to wear.
Overall: I had really high hopes for this earpiece but there were some definite areas that needed to be improved in my opinion. The call quality was not very good and I found myself straining to hear people on the other end. The silicon tips did not provide a very comfortable or snug fit, which is probably one of the reasons why the call volume always seemed so low. If you find that the ear tips provide a better fit for you, then the volume may not even be an issue. Contour is a great company with good products, but I was not satisfied with this headset.

You can purchase this product directly from Contour’s website.

Mac Monday: Kensington Si670 Bluetooth Mouse

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Works very well, 1000 dpi so you don’t need a lot of room to navigate, not too big not too small, on/off switch on the bottom, soft grips, easy to open battery door, batteries are included, LED battery indicator.
Cons: It looks a little odd on the sides like radiator or grill of a car, wish it were available in different colors.
Overall: This is the exact mouse I have been searching for. A small notebook Bluetooth mouse that I can also comfortably use with my desktop.  Ultra smooth tracking and a four way scroll button makes this mouse very easy to navigate around multiple documents.  This is one of the best mice I have used; the fact that it is Bluetooth puts it in a class by itself and earns my Editor’s Choice Award.

You can purchase this and other items from Kensington by visiting their website.  The Si670 retails for $49.99 but savvy shoppers can find a deal online.

Video Review: Contour Surface Sound Compact

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: It’s very slim and doesn’t take up much space on your visor
Cons: The volume and hang-up buttons are difficult to distinguish
Overall: This is one of the nicest Bluetooth speaker systems that I’ve used with my iPhone. I love the slim form factor and the long battery life. If you don’t like holding the phone to your ear while driving, or like to use bluetooth headsets, then this is the perfect product for you. I think that Contour has done such a good job with this product, that I’m going to award them the Editors’ Choice Award.

You can buy this product directly from Contour for $99.95