Amazon has started selling the Jabra DRIVE Bluetooth in-car speakerphone. The device connects to up to two devices (such as a phone and GPS unit) and requires no setup, allowing drivers and passengers to stay in touch with family and friends while on the road. The Jabra DRIVE also features a voice guidance system that announces battery level and Bluetooth connectivity. Its battery provides up to 20-hour of talk time or 30 days of standby time. The Jabra DRIVE speakerphone is priced at $59.99 a pop. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
SuperTooth today announced the availability of the SuperTooth HD, which is claimed to be the most advanced Bluetooth speakerphone on the market so far. The gadget features the Twin Speaker V Array technology (two 2.5 watt speakers and a 5.4 watt amplifier) that emits high-fidelity audio, a built-in dual microphones with anti echo and DSP control for noise cancellation, advanced voice commands, and SuperTooth Handsfree Assistant that allows users to compose and send Facebook, Twitter, e-mail and SMS messages via voice. Priced at $129, the SuperTooth HD is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled smartphones. [Press Release]
The Sanwa 400-SP017 is not an ordinary in-car Bluetooth speaker. The gadget supports Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR compliance with up to 10-meter range. The Sanwa 400-SP017 also supports A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP and a maximum output of 15W. Additional features include a built-in microphone and a “talk” button. The Sanwa 400-SP017 Car Bluetooth Speaker is currently available for 14,800 Yen ($181) in Japan. [Impress]
The Satechi BT is a small Bluetooth stereo speaker system that combines an exceptional audio performance with a cutting-edge portable design. The speaker connects wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet, or notebook, allowing you to listen to your music in high quality audio or to speak to callers through the built-in DSP microphone. The Satechi BT Wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system is priced at $39.99 a pop. [7Gadgets]
Plantronics today announced the Calisto 825 speakerphone, which is optimized for use with Microsoft Office Communicator and Lync. It is designed for private and home office workers who depend on multiple communication devices to collaborate effectively. The Calisto 825 features a unique wireless microphone that provides unparalleled speakerphone audio quality and freedom of movement. Additionally, the unit also produces unmatched audio quality and premium sound through the echo and advanced noise cancellation technology. The Calisto 825 is priced at $259.95. [Product Page]
Plantronics has demonstrated the new K100 in-car Bluetooth speakerphone at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The gadget includes dual microphones and digital signal processing (DSP) technology that keeps the user’s voice sharp and clear, while limiting surrounding noise. Echo cancellation improves listening on both sides of the call, while a high-quality speaker ensures every call is heard clearly. The Plantronics K100 also includes an integrated FM transmitter, so users can hear conversations, stream music, or podcasts from their smartphones, straight to their car stereo system. A dedicated one-touch mute button with voice confirmation also provides confidence when the feature is engaged. Large buttons allow you to control the K100, while keeping your eyes on the road. The Plantronics K100 speakerphone is priced at $79.99 each. [AVING]
The BlueAnt S4 is the first true hands-free voice controlled Bluetooth car speakerphone that allows you to communicate on the road without needing to touch your phone or car speakerphone at all. The device adopts the text to speech (TTS) technology that enables you to say the command to activate your phone’s voice dialing feature and make a phone call only by saying the person’s name. You can pair up to two cell phones with the S4, where it features 2,000 phonebook entries from each phone. What makes the S4 more interesting is that it can read out text messages and e-mails using Vlingo’s SafeReader app, which is compatible with BlackBerry, Android 2.0, and latest smartphones. The BlueAnt S4′s battery provides enough juice for up to 20 hours of talk time or 700 hours of standby time. You can purchase the BlueAnt S4 Bluetooth speakerphone for $99.99 a pop. [Mobile Burn]
Novero’s TheTalkyOne is a slim and minimally-designed Bluetooth speakerphone that is ideal for a variety of environments such as the car, at home, or in the office. The speakerphone features one large illuminated button which controls everything such as manage phone calls or music playback. The text to speech functionality allows it to read text messages, and if supported by your phone, announce names of callers. The Novero TheTalkyOne also features noise reduction, echo cancellation, and a built-in DSP for clear sound. Its battery provides up to 180-hour of standby time or 15-hour of talktime. Expect the Novero TheTalkyOne to retail for $139 a pop. [Amazon]
Yamaha has launched two new Skype-certified USB speakerphones in the form of the SoundGadget PSG-01S and Projectphone PJP-25URS. Yutaro Nakano, Director of Sales of Yamaha Sound Network Division, explained that these new USB speakerphones are embedded with audio-processing technologies, such as adaptive echo cancelers and noise-reduction functions, along with arrayed microphones and stereo speakers that will provide high audio quality and stability. Yamaha plans to begin shipments later this month to Europe and the United States. [Yamaha]
Motorola’s T215 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone provides up to three days of talktime. The device has been tested and retested to ensure reliability and durability. It is designed to withstand the coldest winters and the hottest summers, so you can keep talking with confidence. A sturdy wire clip secures the device to any car’s visor, and it easily detaches to be used on another vehicle. The gadget features a 2-watt speaker with a noise cancellation functionality, and a dedicated mute button. The Motorola T215 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone is expected to be available in Q3 2009. No info on pricing so far. [Motorola]
