Sony Ericsson today launched the MW600 Wireless Stereo Headset with FM Radio that features an advanced Bluetooth technology and a built-in FM radio. Measuring 17.5-mm x 15.0-mm x 62.0-mm and weighing 13-grams, the wireless headset features an OLED display, easy access controls, RDS radio station information, and a 3.5mm jack, so that you can swap the headphones to match how you listen to music in your phone. The Sony Ericsson MW600 is compatible with Sony Ericsson J132, K330, T280i, W200i, and Xperia X10. No word on pricing at this time. Stay tuned for more updates. [Sony Ericsson]
Shure is ready to launch a new headset for the iPhone/iPod in the form of the Shure SE115m+. The headset features a Remote + Microphone on the right earpiece wire that integrates a mic for making phone calls with a three button controller to control the iPhone or iPod. The Shure SE115m+ also incorporates the company’s Dynamic Micro Speaker II dynamic driver that delivers enhanced bass and detailed sound quality. Each purchase comes with multiple sizes of eartips and a carry case. The Shure SE115m+ sound isolating headset retails for $119.99. [Press Release]
Jabra will release the new Jabra Arrow Bluetooth headset next month in the UK for around £49.99 ($79). Weighing at just 10-grams, the Arrow is designed to work with Bluetooth mobile phones or other Bluetooth devices that are compliant with Bluetooth version 1.1 or higher. The gadget adopts a DSP noise reduction and an automatic volume control technology that recognizes and adjusts audio coming into the headset before it reaches the user’s ear. The Jabra Arrow comes with a built-in battery that provides 4.5 hours of talk time and 5.5 days of standby time. [Pocket-lint]
i.Tech Dynamic has recently announced its new Bluetooth headset ‘i.VoicePRO 901′ for the mass market. The headset comes with dual microphones and utilizes both advanced noise-filtering software and voice-separation technology to provide clear phone conversation, even in a noisy environment. What’s more, It also features high-quality echo cancellation and wind resistance for enhanced sound quality even in breezy conditions. The i.VoicePRO 901 is now available for purchase via Amazon for $79.99. [Product Page via Ecoustics]
The Motorola H17 is the company’s smallest flip Bluetooth headset so far. Measuring 54mm x 17mm x 10mm, the headset adopts an easy-to use RapidConnect on-off switch allowing you to flip open the microphone for calls, and fold when you are finished talking. The device also adopts CrystalTalk dual microphone noise cancellation technology and Wind Resistance (up to 5mph) to provide crystal clear phone conversation. The Motorola H17 is expected to be available in multiple markets beginning in Q3 2009. No word on pricing at this time. [Motorola]
The next time you’re planning on buying a new bluetooth headset, I suggest you to grab one of this Solar Powered Bluetooth Headset from Brando. This eco-friendly headset is powered by an integrated solar panel providing infinite standby time under direct sunlight. It also comes with a USB charging cable and an AC adapter so you can charge at night and on days with insufficient sunlight. It’s time to go green! The Brando Solar Powered Bluetooth Headset will set you back $66.90. [Product Page]
SteelSeries, the leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, today unveiled its latest full-size headset ‘Siberia v2′ which is targeted towards gamers and music enthusiasts. This stylish headset is equipped with fully foam padded and leather lined insulation earpads, a retractable microphone, 10mm drivers and offers a frequency response of 10-28,000Hz. The Siberia v2 will come in versions with or without a USB sound card that generates virtual 7.1-channel surround sound. The headset will start shipping in November, with pricing to be confirmed. [SteelSeries]
Plantronics today rolled out the Discovery 975 fashionable Bluetooth headset, which is a successor to the Discovery 925. The device utilities AudioIQ2 noise-canceling and WindSmart wind-noise reduction technologies to provide clear phone conversation, even in a noisy environment. Each purchase comes with a leather portable charging case and a charging case that has a little LCD screen showing the battery life of both the headset and the case. Other features include multipoint connectivity so you can connect up to two phones at once. The Plantronics Discovery 975 retails for $129.99 at Plantronics’ website. [Plantronics]
Antoine Boucher, vice president of RIM has confirmed in the conference WES about the upcoming BlackBerry Bluetooth headset code named as Alpha 1 and the developments going on for the Bluetooth watch. The Alpha 1 will come in a black chrome shell and will provide noise reduction technology to help you hold a decent conversation even when outside. Other features include BlackBerry phone support, alerting you whenever you receive emails, BlackBerry Messenger messages, texts, Tweets and Facebook wallposts. There is no word on its pricing, but it will hit the market soon. More
Turtle Beach comes back with a gaming headset for the Xbox 360. The third-generation Ear Force X41 features a digital RF wireless CD-quality sound, a 3-D positional audio and an advanced chat booster. This gaming headset is compatible with other gaming consoles and can also be used as a home-theater accessory. In addition, the headset also adopts Dolby Pro Logic IIx and digital 2.4 GHz RF wireless technology that facilitates low-latency, uncompressed, CD-quality sound without background hiss and interference. The Turtle Beach X41 headset will be available in September 2009 for $200. [Press Release]
