Jawbone ERA is the first and only headset with a built-in accelerometer, MotionX™ technology, a multi-processor architecture, HD Audio, and a connected app platform for a rich, new hands-free experience. It boasts a 25% larger wideband speaker that brings Hi-Definition audio as you talk on the phone, listen to music, watch movies and play games.

Jawbone was the first company to integrate sensors to enhance the audio experience, and now is delivering the most accurate motion sensing technology on the market. Jawbone teamed with Fullpower-MotionX, the leaders in motion technology, to create the first headset with a built-in accelerometer integrated with the patented MotionX™ platform.

Jawbone ERA detects your natural movements when you interact with it. Out of the box, users can simply “ShakeShake®” the Jawbone ERA into pairing mode, and “TapTap®” it to answer or end a phone call. And this is just the beginning. Jawbone has a full roadmap of innovation and enhancements under development with its partners at Fullpower-MotionX.

 Jawbone Headsets are the first and only ones that come with a Free Voice Communication Service for Utility and Productivity: THOUGHTS

 Jawbone THOUGHTS is the first and only free iPhone app for your headset that lets you send voice messages to friends and groups without typing or calling. It is a new productivity and utility tool for headsets that combines the speed of texting, the group collaboration of email, and the rich intonation of voice all into one. THOUGHTS can be found under “Jawbone” in the iPhone App Store.

  “We’re taking wearable devices to an entirely new level,” said Jawbone CEO and founder Hosain Rahman. “The next era of personal technology is about products that adapt to the way we live,” continued Rahman. “The best technology will reliably and seamlessly take the friction out of any experience. That’s why we chose to adopt the Fullpower-MotionX™ technology platform: it is far and away the most accurate and effective solution out there.”

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The new Jaybird Sportsband 2 Bluetooth Headphones produce a bass-rich Bluetooth music experience with any regular Bluetooth music device. Listen to your iPod, MP3 player, iPhone and even take calls via this sleek, colourful device.

 It comes with apt-X on board, which cleans up, adds depth, bass and treble to your Bluetooth music with technical specifications matching that of CD quality output. Use the controls on the headphones to control play, pause, next and back track remotely – the easy access buttons make it really simple.

If you want to take a call, the music will automatically pause and once your call is over it will resume again. Don’t shout or have to repeat yourself, make use of the Higher sensitivity Mic for clearer calls.

 Choose from a selection of cool colours: Midnight Black, Toffee Apple, Sonic Blue, Runners Red.

Available on www.firebox.com price £99.99

The Japanese electronics giants, known world-wide for their G-Shock watches, recently unveiled a new prototype watch with Bluetooth capability.

You could be forgiven for not wanting to be seen wearing it on your wrist given its current appearance but if you look at some of the funky G- shock watches this one may get better looking.

This Bluetooth 4.0 enabled bit of kit has been designed to connect to the users smartphone, giving them the ability to view alerts on their wrist, directly from their phone. As well as text and email notifications, the calendar function means that all the reminders saved on the user’s phone can be easily viewed at the touch of a button.

Arguably the best feature is that when a call comes through to your phone the user can simply pull back their sleeve, look at their watch and see who’s calling. But it goes on, calls can even be rejected/ignored at the touch of a button. All this could mean no more fumbling in your pockets, hurriedly trying to pull the phone out before the caller hangs up and definitely  no more feeling popular when your phone rings, only to pull it out and see that it was your Mum calling.

The watch also boasts an automatic time zone update, handy for frequent travellers, and Casio also revealed that they hope to add public transportation, fitness and GPS functions to the watch before its release.

They are aiming to have the watch in shops by late 2011/early 2012, adding that it won’t largely out price other Casio models, which is a pleasant surprise. The long wait will allow Casio to address the small display and, hopefully, make it a bit easier on the eye, whilst smartphones catch up in regards to the Bluetooth 4.0.

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Whether you’re all credit crunched up or still have a few pennies to spare check out these bluetooth headsets whatever your budget.

Skinted: Jabra BT2050 Bluetooth Headset

The BT2050 by Jabra shows you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort and convenience.

It’s neat and cute looking with automatic pairing, simple four button interface and clear sound quality, the BT2050 is easy to set up and a nice to use.

It’s perfect if you’re after great design, decent quality, good performance and it won’t break the bank either.

Available online for £16.99. Check out Jabra BT2050 for more details.

Minted: Jawbone PRIME - Ear Candy Edition

This is a super sexy looking headset. Sleek and stylish, Jawbone eliminates real world noise better than any other bluetooth headset because it is the only headset that can accurately separate speech from ambient noise. It has excellent sound quality, noise cancelling technology and also comes in lots of nice different colours.

This headset is high style and high performance but also comes at a high price. Available online for around £80. Check out Jawbone PRIME for more details.

BTW: What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth wireless technology is a radio technology developed to deliver short-range wireless mobility. Bluetooth technology eliminates wires between devices, such as mobile phones and headsets, and enables communication between devices that are in close proximity to one another. Bluetooth facilitates fast, secure transmissions.

This all seems a bit bonkaz but it’s actually quite practical. It’s a smart piece of in car bluetooth hands free kit that doubles as a rear view mirror.  The best thing is there is no wiring or tricky installation required.

You simply clip it over your existing mirror, charge it in the lighter socket (doesn’t require continuous plugging) and you have your very own hands free kit for up to 15 hours talk time.  The microphone and speaker are cleverly integrated into the mirror surround and the caller id is displayed on the mirror itself so you don’t even have to take your eyes off the road to see who is calling.

It also comes with a bluetooth headset which sits neatly in the unit so if you want to continue talking when  you get out the car you just detach it and away you go.

I think the best thing about this for me is its ease of installation so no wires no complicated set up and the time that saves by not having to get it installed in the car by someone else. And it’s pretty cheap. You can get it online for around £60 at www.udiggit.com

 Key Features

• Bluetooth version 2.0 compliant – will connect to any type or model of bluetooth enabled mobile phone
• DSP technology, full duplex – providing high quality noise and echo cancellation for clear communication
• Independent Bluetooth headset, easily detached – continue your call outside of the vehicle
• Caller ID display – straightforward visibility of identity (phone number) of inbound caller
• Supports Handsfree & Headset Bluetooth profiles – simple pairing of this device to your mobile phone
• Built in Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery -providing you with 15 hours talk time, 20 days standby time for the mirror unit, and 2.5 hours talk time, 2 days standby time for the earpiece if used independently
• Convex mirror – for an enhanced rear-view field of vision and safer driving 
• Please note this product may not clip over the rear-view mirror of every make and model of vehicle. A maximum existing mirror height of 80mm can be accommodated. A typical clearance of 15mm between the top of your existing rear-view mirror and the the vehicle roof or windscreen, depending on which is closer, is required.