This week's how-to is brought to us by Jon Preussner, who'll be showing us how to make a bluetooth handset out of a slightly less cutting edge piece of telecommunications

This device is a conversion of a 1920's candlestick phone to a bluetooth enabled handset. I thought it would be a fun gadget and conversation piece to have on the coffee table. Also I am sure this delivers the lowest amount of brain-tumor-causing radiation of all the headsets currently on the market. Even the tiny bit of RF generated by the bluetooth module is over a foot from your head. It would make a great gift for the paranoid.

When Nate called me from NVISION 2008 and told me that he found a Bluetooth headset that I’d absolutely love. “Is it small?” I asked. He said, “Not exactly.” “Well, does it have a digital display, or hella-long battery life?” “Nope, that’s not it either” “Then, what the hell?? Why is this headset so special?” Nate said, “Just think ‘Batman’” When I got the package, I totally understood what he was talking about. The Yubz (pronounced "Why You Busy") Talk Bluetooth handset reminds you of the phone that the original Batman used to call Commissioner Gordon back in the day. Instead of only able to dial one number, this wireless device connects to your favorite Bluetooth computer or mobile device so that you can talk in retro-style. If you couldn’t tell by the pictures, the Yubz Talk Bluetooth handset is a replica of the Western Electric 500-series model, which was the classic phone handset for several decades. This is something you wouldn't expect from a $100 handset, but it does have tons of the same features that a typical Bluetooth headset would have. Yubz Key Features.

Instructables user [ManaEnergyPotion] has posted a rather humorous Bluetooth handset hack. He simply took apart an airsoft handgun and a Bluetooth headset, and then placed the components neatly within the case. The earpeice is actually in the barrel of the gun, while the microphone is in the handle. You pull the trigger to answer a call, or to end a call. The best part is that they took this to the iPhone product launch, and posted a video of peoples reaction to this as an actual product concept. You can check it out after the break.

How about a bluetooth handset stuffed into a fake banana? Posted at 2.53 am on Jul 13th, 2008 by Chris

This project describes the steps involved to construct a working Bluetooth handset in the shape of a banana. The premise is to permanently embed a Bluetooth headset inside of a fake banana, while exposing the necessary sound holes and USB port for in-place charging. In practice, it took some time and patience to place the headset such that it remained functional inside of the banana. One thing I would do differently would be to extend the length of the microphone wires so that I could increase the distance between the earphone and the microphone, and to insert some sonic insulation between the earphone and the microphone, as my finished banana phone gives a terrific echo back down the line to the remote party. I apologize for the low quality of my photos. I recently bricked my digital camera by leaving it outside in my vehicle during some of Nebraska's coldest days. The photos in the instructable were taken using the camera in my LG Chocolate phone. This project was inspired by the DIY Banana Phone at Make Magazine, as well as the Bananaphone song by Raffi and remake by Rhonda Vincent.

Kylie recently gave me an old, broken Motorola HS820 bluetooth headset. The headset suffered from a defective microphone that resulted in extremely low volume on outgoing audio, even though everything else worked fine. Upon receiving it, I proceeded to rip the headset apart, interested to see what was inside. I found a fairly simple PCB with a discrete bluetooth module in the center. The PCB is not labeled, but given that this is an older headset (3-4 years old) most of the connections are large enough to attack with a pencil iron and solder wires to. This headset was begging for a project. On my last trip to Weird Stuff, I came across the beauty shown below. The instant I saw it (and three other boxes full of others like it) I knew exactly what I was going to do with the broken headset. make it into a Bluetooth Handset instead. Shown below is a vintage International Telephone Telegraph telephone handset. ITT manufactured phones in the 60s and 70s. later they spun off that part of the business to Alcatel and then got into some trouble with the government in 2007. The handset has some heft to it and feels great to use. It is amazing how accustomed we have become to using extremely ergonomically poor cellphones. Just compare the shape and size of a modern cellphone to a handset like this and you can understand why it is so refreshing to pick up and use one of these. They dont make them like this anymore. Unscrewing the faceplates reveals a speaker and a microphone which falls out onto the floor if youre not careful. I remember phones like this when I was very young but hadnt seen one in years. Sticking the guts of the HS820 into the handset was not that difficult or time consuming. The speaker works as-is. It turns out the impedance of the speaker that came with the bluetooth headset is around 30 ohms, while the vintage handset speaker is 42 ohms, close enough. The audio quality is excellent! The original microphone on the HS820 was an electret, which is not the same as the carbon style on the handset. Despite this, I was able to get the microphone on the handset to work by adding a 1k series resistor and wiring it to the same terminals on the headset as the original. Without the resistor, my voice was too loud and distorted. The value took some experimentation and I may continue to play with it, or eventually give up and install a modern electret style mic instead (but the original is just too cool). I added a pushbutton to replace the multifunction button on the headset. Holding down this button turns the handset on and off. Pushing it answers calls and probably does other stuff that I havent played with. The headset has volume buttons too, but the volume can be controlled via software so I didnt wire them up to anything. I also added a charging jack where the cord originally was. The washer is needed to fill the relatively large opening for the cord. A ridiculously bright blue LED is wired in place of the status LED on the headset. I found the LED holder in my junk box. This shows the connections for the pushbutton (yellow and green wires in the center) and the LED (red and black in the bottom center). I removed the original pusbutton with my hot air rework station and soldered the new wires in place, then put a dab of hot glue on top to keep them in place. The big blue thing in the middle is the bluetooth module. I imagine that modern headsets do not have a discrete PCB for this. The HS820 PCB tucks inside the center of the handset when installed and stays in place without any special mounting. The other side of the HS820 PCB shows the 3.7V lithium battery and the connections for the microphone (lower left), speaker (lower right) and charger (upper right). The battery is glued to the PCB. I modified the Motorola charger that came with the headset by cutting off the original 3 pin plug and replacing it with a 4.7mm power connector to match the jack on the phone. The third pin of the original connector wasnt being used anyway. To charge the handset, you just plug in the charger. The LED lights up to show that the handset is charging and goes out when its done. It flashes during normal use, blinding spectators. Heres a video of the handset in action (thanks Kylie!).

Your voice is my command. The BlueAnt V1 headset, manufactured by Australian company BlueAnt Wireless Pty Ltd, does not only take voice commands but also talks to the user. This is something new in the local market but the world’s first Bluetooth handset that talks to the user is already available in the United States. Asia-Pacific sales director Deb Firth said the voice technology was embedded into the headset itself, thus allowing users to control their headset with voice commands.

“The device has voice-dial capabilities and the ability to control all Bluetooth headset functions. This eliminates the need for the user to press multiple buttons or even look at the phone when a call comes in,” she told StarBiz. Firth said the V1 also let users control all headset features such as pairing, volume and connection status by voice command. For example, the user can issue commands such as, “pair me,” “redial,” “call back,” “answer”, or “ignore call,” and even instruct the headset to call someone. Firth said the voice interface not only appealed to technology power users, but also first-time Bluetooth headset users looking for a simple yet effective hands-free solution. This writer had the opportunity to test the new device recently. At first glance, the BlueAnt V1 looks just like any other Bluetooth headset, with its standard ear clip and blinking button. The headset is so easy to use that you do not need to read the manual. I simply turned it on, stuck it in my ear and said “pair me”. The device then talked me through pairing with my Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. It is like an automated call centre in your ear. You can also ask questions and get answers on battery capacity and the connectivity issues. When you get a call, the headset reads out the number, then asks whether you want to answer or ignore it. Users who are not sure what commands the voice-controlled headset will respond to, can ask the headset. “What can I say?” and the headset will verbally list all features available on the device. Users can also say “teach me,” and the device will talk users through its functions. According to Firth, response to the V1 has been tremendous and it had bagged several awards since its introduction in the American market last year. In a move to set itself apart from the flood of Bluetooth headsets available in the market, BlueAnt recently introduced the BlueAnt V1 Mandarin version headset at the GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Macau. Chief executive officer Taisen Maddern said BlueAnt had always focused on identifying untapped consumer needs and pairing them with great design and advanced technologies to make unique offerings in the marketplace. “With the V1 Mandarin, we are bringing an industry-defying product to more than a billion consumers in the world’s largest market,” he said. “In a crowded and rapidly expanding mobile phone market in Asia, a product with innovative features and iconic design can be a compelling proposition for customers and a differentiating sales offering for distributors and re-sellers,” Maddern said. According to a 2008 ABI Research Report entitled, Bluetooth. The Global Outlook, the Asian market for Bluetooth handsets would increase to more than 385 million in 2010 from 190 million in 2007, a 102% jump. The massive growth curve makes Asia a prime market for advanced and consumer-friendly Bluetooth products. — By LEONG HUNG YEE

I have never used a Soviet phone handset, but maybe these bluetooth handset mods can be more than just novelty items. The ergonomics of my 1960's Bell System telephone handset are far superior to my wireless phone.

Design Challenges in Creating Bluetooth Headsets Creating a good Bluetooth headset is surprisingly difficult. Regular wired headsets are very easy to design - with styles ranging from an absolutely minimal earbud speaker and shirtclip/microphone, up to a major dual earcup, over the head, set of headphones and angle-boom microphone. Light weight versions are so light that having them securely mounted to/on your ear is no problem, and heavy duty headsets include secure mounting as part of their structure. A Bluetooth headset can never be as small or light as small wired headsets, because it needs to include a battery and extra electronics. This extra size and weight impacts on how the headset can be mounted on/around your ear. All Bluetooth headsets to date have concentrated on offering as small as possible single piece designs. The idea of having a headband has never been implemented, and neither has the idea of having a separate microphone joined by wire to the headset (but note the recent introduction of new 'necklace' style designs). It seems that Bluetooth headsets all want to highlight their wirelessness by being small single piece units. Perhaps Bluetooth headset manufacturers are concerned that if you see something that looks like a regular headset, or with a wire connecting two parts together, you might instead choose to spend $5-25 on a regular headset, rather than $30-300 on a Bluetooth product. Comfort Compromise There seem to be two main styles of Bluetooth headsets. Some are held in place by a loop around the ear - there are generally more comfortable, but may be less secure. Others are held in place by being physically jammed into your ear. These are generally less comfortable (!) but may sometimes be more secure. Common Problems with Bluetooth Headsets Ideally, a Bluetooth headset should be something you could wear all the time while expecting to receive or make calls, or something you can quickly and conveniently affix on/around your ear when phone calls come in. Due to being battery powered by their own separate battery (typically offering 2-10 hours talk time or 25-250 hours standby), ideally a Bluetooth headset would be something you'd only turn on when you need to use it. You wouldn't leave it on between calls. For this reason, the headset should be easy to turn on and off, and should power up and connect to the cell phone as quickly as possible. Volume controls and other features and functions should be easy to use and understand. Few Bluetooth headsets adequately meet these design criteria. Perhaps the biggest common problem is how to securely - but comfortably and conveniently - attach the headset to your ear. Why Use a Bluetooth headset Bluetooth headsets are considerably more expensive than regular corded headsets (or no headset at all!). They are also somewhat more complicated to set up, and you then have the added complication of having to keep their battery charged. Firstly, whether Bluetooth or not, you should try and always use some type of headset with your cell phone. This will vastly reduce the amount of radiation that you're pumping out of the phone and into your brain - some scientists believe this radiation could be harmful, although studies to date have been inconclusive. In some states and countries, you are not allowed to hold a cell phone while driving, and the use of some type of headset is mandatory. Even if it is still legal to hold a cell phone and drive, it is safer to avoid this whenever possible. A simple wired headset is a satisfactory solution for many people, but it literally ties you to your cell phone. With a Bluetooth headset you can have your cell phone in your briefcase on your car's back seat, and still place and receive calls. Note that this can be a deceptively dangerous freedom. If you don't physically keep your phone on your person, then you run the danger of leaving the phone - for example, in your briefcase in the car, while going somewhere else (eg into a store to buy something) and finding yourself with a useless headset that is way out of range of the forgotten phone! A Bluetooth headset can also be used to connect with other devices such as your computer. For example, if you're using your computer for teleconferencing, you can use your headset for this purpose, too. This can be very convenient, because it then enables you to use one headset simultaneously for cell phone calls and computer calls too - you don't have to be shuffling between one headset and the other, depending on the call that is coming in. If you have several different Bluetooth equipped phones, your Bluetooth headset should work with them all equally conveniently, and/or if you replace your phone handset, your headset will work with your new phone just as it formerly did with your old phone. This is much better than the profusion of different type of headset plugs on mobile phones at present, making it very unlikely that your headset designed for one phone will ever work with a different phone from a different manufacturer - and sometimes even it will be incompatible with different phones from the same manufacturer. Compatibility Issues This is much less an issue now than it was a year and more ago. You should check that any headset you buy has these two compatibility features. (a) It complies with the Bluetooth 1.1 (or greater - 1.2 is now becoming widespread and 2.0 is on the way) specification (b) It offers both headset and hands-free profiles As long as the headset observes these two requirements, and assuming your phone also has Bluetooth 1.1 or greater, and either of the two profile sets, then you should have no compatibility problems. The good news is that with Bluetooth you don't have to worry about matching headsets to phones. With regular wired headsets, you need to be certain that they have the correct type of plug for the phone you use, with many different types of plugs being used by the different phone manufacturers. Realworld Use Implications A key factor to decide is whether you want to wear your headset any time you think that you might be about to receive a call, or if you'll choose to only put your headset on when actually placing or receiving a call. Very few of us will want to wear a headset all day, no matter how comfortable it is. This means that you'll want a headset that you can keep conveniently close to you and quickly and easily put onto/into your ear when receiving a call. This creates some key usability issues. Will you keep your headset in a pocket or purse or perhaps on a cord around your neck? Is the headset suitable for keeping casually in a pocket? Does it have a loop to affix a neck strap? Is it easy to place on your ear, and is it quick to turn on? Range In theory, all Bluetooth Class 2 devices are designed to have a range of 10 meters - about 33 ft. However, this range can vary. If there is a direct unobstructed view between your headset and your phone, then youll probably get this range, and perhaps even more. But if your phone is on the opposite side of your head to your headset, and if it is in another room with a wall between you and it, youll find the range drops considerably. You should calibrate the range of your phone and headset so that you know how far away from the phone you can go and still have a reliable connection. Youd do this calibration simply by testing the phone/headset combination in various common places - for example, leaving the phone on your desk at work and seeing how far away you can go while still keeping the connection open, and perhaps repeating this exercise at home, with the phone wherever you normally keep it and you walking around the rest of your house. Factors to Consider in Comparing Headsets Cost

The LG HBM-310 Bluetooth Headset is designed for customers who want to enjoy sleek, comfortable, hands-free communication on their handset. The HBM-310 is lightweight and offers fast and easy pairing, volume control, voice dialing, last number redial, call waiting, call reject and auto-reconnect. The

A high quality Bluetooth handsfree car kit for clear conversation and streaming music. Compatible with an extensive range of mobile phone brands and models, which allows for software updates. Convenient handling with stylish remote control with six keys. accept call, end call, mute, activation of the phone’s voice tags, start music/select mode, and Navi wheel™.

Plug'n Play Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Hands-Free Kit, with FM transmiter, line-in socket for MP3 players, voice recognition, advanced noise reduction. The Parrot PMK5800 contains a high-quality FM stereo transmitter that faithfully retransmits calls and music to the car stereo whilst plugged into the 12V cigar lighter. More on the

Review The time will surely come when someone ships a really sexy Skype-friendly handset. Until then we'll have to make do with gadgets like TrendNet's ClearSky. But what this device lacks in looks it makes up for in functionality. not only good integration with the Skype service itself but also a Bluetooth wireless connection for cordless calls. TrendNet's a US-based company that focuses on networking and connectivity products. It's like Linksys or Netgear, just less well known. The ClearSky is part of its Bluetooth product range. The handset's kitted out in the company's trademark metallic blue and it's about the size of a mobile phone circa 1997. The display is a four-line, 94 x 64-pixel monochrome job, the keys flabby. That said, it's comfortable in the hand and easy to use. In addition to the customary numeric buttons and the call make and break keys, there are dedicated Skype contacts and Menu buttons. Alongside these two is a Back button and below them a simply two-way navigator control for moving up and down the menu. Round the back of the phone is the speaker and the battery compartment. The 700mAh cell is removable and charged through the handset's mini USB port - no AC adaptor is supplied. TrendNet claims the handset's battery is good for more than six hours' talk time and will last for over 60 hours in standby mode. The left side of the phone is home to a volume rocker switch and, beneath a rubber bung, an earphone socket. Alas, this is a 2.5mm socket, not the more commonplace 3.5mm size, so you'll need an adaptor. But it does at least mean you can record Skype-hosted conversations on an external device. Pressing the '4' key mutes the microphone during calls. This is a handy feature but one you can only discover by reading the PDF-only manual - there's no icon on the handset. Pressing '6' re-activates the microphone. The device provides four, very basic ringtones, none of which are particularly attractive, and there's no way it seemed to link them to specific Skype contacts or groups of contacts. The ClearSky ships with its own, rather chunky Bluetooth 2.0 adaptor, handy for folk without on-board Bluetooth but optional for those of us with suitably equipped computers. So I thought, but I couldn't get it to work with the Bluetooth 2.0 radio built in to my notebook. TrendNet claims the handset is compatible with Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 devices, and I was able to connect it to a Mac's Bluetooth 2.0 port as a generic wireless headset - TrendNet's software isn't compatible with the Mac version of Skype - and I could do the same thing on a Windows machine. What I couldn't do was get the software linking the Skype application to the phone to operate with the built-in Bluetooth hardware. TrendNet's software is closely tied to the Toshiba Bluetooth system software stack that ships with the handset. If you skip the installation of the latter, essentially by aborting the installation process once it's installed the ClearSky utility and the Skype driver, the ClearSky utility won't run at all. If you do install the Toshiba code, ClearSky explicitly checks to make sure it's running and connected to the bundled adaptor. So if you've already got Bluetooth and you hope to be able to leave TrendNet's dongle in a drawer, think again. Personally, I found this profoundly irritating. I don't like using hardware I shouldn't need to use or, more importantly, installing software I shouldn't really need to have to install. By all means provide a solution for consumers who don't already have Bluetooth, but those who do shouldn't be forced to run two Bluetooth stacks unless they specifically want to. There doesn't appear to be anything the Toshiba code does that Windows XP doesn't, nor is it any easier to use. With the adaptor in place, the connection between Skype and handset works smoothly. The software that links Skype to the handset is correctly loaded, allowing you to display your Skype contacts, call history and SkypeOut credit on the device's small screen, and to change your status. The handset doesn't remember contact details, so you'll have to endure the short data-transfer period every time you power up the handset and get it to talk to the Skype app. I found it worked exactly as you'd expect. Sound quality was good and conversations reasonably free of lag. Using the ClearSky hasn't entirely convinced me Skype handsets are the way to go. Since you need an operating PC to run Skype, most of the time you're using the ClearSky in situations where you might otherwise use a Bluetooth headset. If you don't mind keeping your PC on all the time, the ClearSky does provide an alternative to a DECT phone. I'd have liked to have seen the inclusion of a charging cradle in the box to allow the handset to live away from the PC. I'd also like to see the handset able to talk to integrated Bluetooth radios, sparing some of us from the need to use the adaptor.

When we reviewed the Yubz Talk Bluetooth Handset in October we founda fun product that was a great throwback to the old school rotary phones of yesterday. During CES this week we found out that Yubz added5,400 grade A Swarovski crystals to create a work of art rather than just a Bluetooth handset. Yubz is only producing 20 of these limited edition retro Bluetooth handsets that look like a replica of the Western Electric 500-series model, which was the classic phone handset for several decades. With a price tag of $1,800 this Bluetooth handset is not for everyone, but we can always look and dream right?

To learn more about the Swarovski crystal clad Yubz Talk Bluetooth handset we sat down with Alex Mak, the Vice President of the distribution company for Yubz to get the skinny on this handset. Pictures don't really do the phone justice, but here is a picture of the Swarovski crystal handset next to the regular flavors. Acloser look at all 5,400 Swarovski crystals that are found on the limited edition Yubz Talk. If you are interested in ordering one of these phones Yubz is currently taking pre-orders for the 20 limited edition models that are being produced, so be sure to take a look at the Yubz website and contact them if you are in the market for some bling.

How to turn an airsoft handgun and a bluetooth headset into a fun, fully functional handset for your iPhone. Pull the trigger to receive calls and to, um, end them. Listen through the barrel, and talk into the grip. I think everyone has made the thumb and forefinger gun-to-the-head sign when someone unpleasant shows up on their caller ID. Eli and I thought it would be fun to make an actual gun handset, and it turned out to be surprisingly straightforward. No glue or powertools were required. Even though it's not very practical, there's something so satisfying about ending a call with this handset. Pow. Naturally, this handset works with any cell phone. You just feel like pulling the trigger more if you own an iPhone.

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Youre bound to see somebody with a Bluetooth headset whenever you walk around in public. Theyre generally the people you think are crazy because theyre talking to themselves, but, in reality, they have that stupid little headset snugly in their ear. Crazy is always more interesting so its usually a let down, for me at least. Sometimes, all that fancy, sleek, and stylish technology can get in the way, and for times like that, you have ThinkGeeks Bluetooth Retro Handset.

Germs and its completely wireless thanks to Bluetooth. Really, this lowly handset actually has Bluetooth built in and will work with any cell phone supporting Bluetooth v 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2. Unfortunately, and unlike your lovely pay phones, Bluetooth requires battery power, meaning youll need to charge your retro handset every so often, which is done via USB. The only other hint of technology in this device is the blue LED which merely indicates function mode. Hopefully thats simple enough for you. At $35, ThinkGeeks Bluetooth Retro Handset is a great gag gift for someone else or even yourself. Im sure youll get a few looks if you walk around with it in the mall, and people will actually think youre crazy. Product Page

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Last summer, I joked to my wife that it would be cool to have a bluetooth handset that looks like an old telephone. She didn't see the cool factor in it, and I dropped the subject. Well, while making a Christmas gift wishlist, I came across the Bluetooth Retro Handset at thinkgeek. com and my desire was once again sparked. Needless to say, Santa didn't bring me the Thinkgeek phone, so I decided to attempt making my own.

Next, I needed a Bluetooth headset to hack into the handset. This Soyo FreeStyler 500 was on sale.

Now, I realized that I would need to somehow connect to the button on the bluetooth so that I could turn the handset on and off, and answer the phone. The simplest solution seemed to be adding an extension to the existing button, and sticking it out through the center hole in the mouthpiece. I dug an old plastic rod out of a junk bin, super-glued it to the bluetooth button, and trimmed it to length so it would just stick out through the mouthpiece hole.

This Retro Bluetooth Handset can make and receive cell phone calls, has a range of 30 feet, and recharges via a USB connection. When in use a blue LED indicates what function the handset is in. So if you feel like getting retro with your phone calls, these are available from ThinkGeek for $29.99. Read more at ThinkGeek.

Take me back to Pleasantville. Please!" If you grew up in the 1940s or 1950s then this is probably the home telephone you remember. Back before anyone (except maybe the forward-thinking "Technology of tomorrow" types who wrote for Popular Science) even imagined cell phones, ATMs, barcodes, color TV, cable TV, shrink-wrap, Zip codes, digital cameras and watches, CDs, DVDs, iPods, electronic calculators, game consoles, microwave ovens, GPS, personal computers, plastic credit cards, the Internet, digital anything, or a thousand other kinds of tech we take for granted today, back when our coins were made of Silver, back when kids played board games, got a dollar allowance a week, walked or rode their bikes to school (instead of getting chauffeured a mile in a three ton SUV with half a dozen DVD screens).. that three pound mass of metal and black plastic with a dial, was probably your home telephone. Like Henry Ford's Model T, you could get it in any color you wanted, as long as it was black. Hey, I'm not saying life back then was nirvana. To those of you who don't qualify as "Baby Boomers" it might sound like the Flintstones. But it was a simpler time, and, except for the scary parts the childhood me didn't fully grasp, like the "Cuban Missile Crisis", it was a slower, easy-going and happier time. Give me a time machine and it's back to the 50s I go. For most middle-class families, at least where I grew up, the home had ONE phone and it was hard-wired into the wall. Well-to-do folks might have another one in the master bedroom, or a wall version in the kitchen, and phone call lingo like "operator, I want to make a long distance call" and "person to person", "station to station" and "time and charges please" meant something. Cell phones? Hah! If you were away from home and had to make a call, you fished in your pocket for a nickel and looked for a pay phone. You didn't own your own home phone - it belonged to Ma Bell and if it broke (which they almost never did, because they were built like a brick.. well, you know..), Mr. Friendly Phone Company Repairman in his crisp uniform would bring out and wire up a new one. Area codes? Forget it. Everyone's phone had a two letter prefix that actually stood for something. For reasons I can't even imagine, I still remember my family's 1950s phone number. ATlantic us. Your phone bill wasn't a hundred pages long, filled with taxes and surcharges no human could understand, and if you lived in a rural area, you might have had to share a party line with your neighbors and wait until they finished yakking before you could make a call. The parents of a friend of mine live in rural Southern Illinois, and they STILL don't have touch tone dialing. Well enough of this trip down memory lane. I could write a book about my life as a kid in the 50s, and maybe someday I will. Meanwhile, at the bottom of Annie's October 20,2006 Talkin' Treo Column a cool new product caught my eye, and being a retro kinda guy who saved and collects all kinds of nostalgia from my youth, I just had to get my mitts on one and give it a try. Introducing the ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset

As a Treo owner or wannabee, you probably already know there are a bajillion Bluetooth wireless HEADsets – TreoCentral's store is filled with so many models I can't even count them all, and it seems like every week there are more new ones from which to choose. Most of them are tiny, feather-weight little gizmos, tipping the scales at but an ounce or two and they loop over or stick in your ear and are festooned with all manner of multi-function buttons and flashing lights to perform different functions. Read a few dozen reviews here and you'll learn that every mfr. has their own idea of what "good design" means, but quality varies wildly, not just in the way they fit your ear, but in how they're controlled and perform. I can't say I'm a huge fan of Bluetooth headsets. Those with ear loops always seem to get in the way of my glasses, and those that are held in the ear with some kind of rubber or foam affair never seem to want to stay in. Maybe it's their design. Maybe it's the shape of my ears. But I'll bet as a Treo owner, you probably own one or more Bluetooth headsets yourself and you're always looking for a better one, maybe for fit and comfort, maybe for sound and performance, maybe just because you don't like the arrangement of buttons on the one you own and you want to try something else. My all-time favorite headset is still UmeVoice's theBoom "O" which I reviewed this past Summer. No, it's not Bluetooth, it's hard-wired and jacks into the Treo (or any phone with a headset jack). I won't go into all the reasons I adore the "O", but it's one of a select few phone accessories I swear by, not at. Okay, done digressing. The nostalgic geek in me was so intrigued by ThinkGeek's retro Bluetooth HANDset, I just had to get one and try it out.

Inside the box you'll find the fully-assembled handset, a USB charging cable (regular USB on one end, mini USB on the other) and a too-brief instruction sheet also available as a .pdf on ThinkGeek's product page. Setup couldn't be simpler. Cable the handset to your computer or laptop's USB port and a tiny blue LED hidden behind one of the holes in the mouthpiece glows. Once cabled, set it aside for a few hours and that blue LED will go out when the internal L-Ion battery's fully charged. On a full charge, the estimated talk time is 3-4 hours and standby time is about a week. Ready to try'er out? It couldn't be easier. Unplug the handset from the charging cable and hold it up to your ear as you would a normal desk phone's handset while you press and hold the small silver button at its base (near the mini USB plug) for a few seconds. Listen for some ascending bloop bleep tones. Continue to hold the button down for a few more seconds until the blue LED is in fast-flashing mode. It's now ready to pair, so grab your Treo, turn Bluetooth on, tap "setup devices" then "handsfree setup" to search for nearby devices and you should see "BTHS" appear in the list. Establish a paired relationship with the easy-to-remember code. "0000" (four zeros) and add the handset to your "trusted devices" list. That's it. The Retro stays paired with the Treo just fine. Although its battery-saver feature kicks in and powers it down automatically after about ten minutes, (or you can power it down manually by holding down the Silver button).. when your Treo rings, just press the Silver button again and watch as the headset icon appears on your dial pad. Done with a call? Just quickly tap the Silver button to hang up and the Retro goes back into standby mode. You shouldn't ever have to re-pair unless you turn your Treo's Bluetooth off. Most folks I talked to while using the Retro said the sound quality was pretty good, maybe a little bassy. That's certainly better than shrill. Like every other Bluetooth headset, its specs claim about a 30 foot range, and it's compliant with Bluetooth 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2.

Is there a bluetooth like a phone handset? I think that would be awesome. I read on a forum today that the Nokia N810 (and n800 with firmware up-date) internet tablets support Bluetooth SAP (Sim Access Profile) meaning that they can basically be used like a bluetooth car kit to make and receive calls and display caller I. D. from any host phone that supports SAP (The Athena and TyTn being two that I know of). The N800 and N810 also support Dial Up Networking over bluetooth and many other profiles. N800s are available for 200 quid from www. cex. co. uk (and probably less on Ebay). I cannot confirm that they support SAP for sure but videos and documentation I've seen sure do indicate this. Integrated with a windows mobile device and Chainfire's WMWifirouter application the two devices could work very well together - particularly since the N800/n810s have a webcam and native Flash 9 support. The N800 probably isn't a GREAT DEAL smaller than the Athena, though the N800 sure is. It looks a bit like a slinky, brushed aluminium TyTn. As far as I know there is no standalone Bluetooth SAP kit however. Just headsets and earpieces with support for number display. I hope this is of some help.

I'm also looking for a bluetooth handset that could pair up with my HTC x7501 just like a car kit would. It would be nice to have the x7501 sit on my desk and use a separate handset to make calls with..D

Is there a bluetooth like a phone handset? I think that would be awesome. Are you looking for something like THIS? (

Bluetooth handsets are getting smaller and smaller nowadays. So small that they are easy to drop, easy to forget. Chinese company Naxing came out with an idea of having a bluetooth handset hidden in your phone. Jump to find out more.

The NX788 is a GSM dualband phone with a standalone bluetooth handset hidden in the back. The headset can be unlatched when needed, then put back in for charging. On top of that, the phone also supports A2DP and the dual SIM card function. You can take pictures with the 1.3MP CMOS camera, save them to the MicroSD, play MP3/MP4, and have your handwriting recognized on the QVGA touchscreen. The NX788 is being sold in Hong Kong for $190.

A while back, I saw Hulger and their Bluetooth handsets. Unfortunately, they didn't have what I thought was the

The only thing that gives away this retro Bluetooth handset from ThinkGeek is its tiny blue LED on the mouthpiece, peering out when connected, and letting you know that this is not your grandfather's telephone. And, oh yeah, there's no curly connecting cord, either. Sync it up with your cellphone and you're off and running, up to 30 feet away using Bluetooth 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2. Kinda reminds us of that retro Skype phone. Impress people with your quaint, old-fashioned allure, and hope at the same time they think it's charming when you talk to yourself on an old-fashioned telephone handset that's apparently not connected to anything. Yes, they'll really like you for that. I would. It's 40 bucks.

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This vintage ITT telephone handset contains a Motorola HS-820 bluetooth headset. mightyohm. com/blog/2008/11/bluetooth-handset-hack/

This vintage ITT telephone handset contains a Motorola HS-820 bluetooth headset. mightyohm. com/blog/2008/11/bluetooth-handset-hack/

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A handset that provides a two-way connection to a cellphone via Bluetooth. Designed as "retro" equipment, the handset looks like the common handheld microphone and speaker unit such as found on billions of desktop telephones, but without a cord. See Bluetooth headset and handset.

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NEW SAMSUNG U600 3.15 MP CAMERA BLUETOOTH HANDSET WITH VENDOR WARRANTY General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 Announced 2007, February Status Available. Released 2007, April Size Dimensions 103.5 x 49.3 x 10.9 mm Weight 81 g Display Type TFT, 256K colors Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches, 34 x 44 mm Ringtones Type Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3 Customization Download, order now Vibration Yes Memory Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall Call records 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls Card slot microSD (TransFlash), buy memory 60 MB embedded memory Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps HSCSD No EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps 3G No WLAN No Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP Infrared port No USB Yes, v2.0 Features Messaging SMS, MMS, Email Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML Games Yes + downloadable, order now Colors Sapphire Blue, Crystal Blue, Platinum Silver, Copper Gold, Garnet Red, Neutral White, Soft Black Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video(CIF), flash Java MIDP 2.0MP3/AAC/eACC/WMA playerFM radio with RDST9Yahoo searchOrganizerBusiness card recognitionDocument viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)Voice memoBuilt-in handsfreeTV out Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 690 mAh Stand-by Up to 250 h Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min 3 months vendor warranty standard kit included as per manufacturer specifications silver and black colour available

The only thing that gives away this retro Bluetooth handset from ThinkGeek is its tiny blue LED on the mouthpiece, peering out when connected, and letting you know that this is not your grandfather's telephone. And, oh yeah, there's no curly connecting cord, either. Sync it up with your cellphone and you're off and running, up to 30 feet away using Bluetooth 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2. Kinda reminds us of that retro Skype phone. Impress people with your quaint, old-fashioned allure, and hope at the same time they think it's charming when you talk to yourself on an old-fashioned telephone handset that's apparently not connected to anything. Yes, they'll really like you for that. I would. It's 40 bucks.

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Detailed Product DescriptionBluetooth Handset WEP2001)Up to 4 hours talk time, up to 70 hours standby time 2)supports bluetooth 1.2, headset and hands-free profiles 3)pairs automatically with up to 8 devices 4)approximately 5.5cm(length) x2cm(width) x 1cm(thickness) 5)approximately 15g 6)stationary microphone boom 7)volume orientation technology 8)removable earhook for wear on either ear 9)blue indicator led light 10)works with all bluetooth enabled phones and devices.

Want to attract attention (and the police) every time you answer your cellphone in public? Then perhaps this build-at-your-own-risk Bluetooth handgun handset project is for you. As far as DIY mods go, this one looks to be simple enough (if somewhat time-consuming), with it involving nothing more than stuffing a disassembled Jabra Bluetooth headset into a suitably realistic-looking airsoft gun, which apparently fits just right so that the trigger operates the call start/end button. If you're still on board, you can find all the necessary details by hitting up the link below.[Thanks, Elijah]

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We've secretly replaced this man's Bluetooth Gun-handset with a real Gun. Let's see if he can tell the difference!"

By continuing with your purchase using the eBay Buy It Now button, you agree to the Buy Terms of Use at Buy requires immediate payment for this item with PayPal. Until you complete payment, another buyer may purchase this item. VTech 5.8GHz Bluetooth Expansion Handset - Black, Silver

Connects to Bluetooth cell phones. High-resolution 65K color display. Handset speakerphone - enjoy hands-free conversations. 5.8 GHz Digital spread spectrum technology. Accessory handset only-requires the base unit to operate. no phone jack required. Dual caller ID/call waiting-stores 100 calls. Full color LCD in handset. Polyphonic musical ring tones. Recordable musical ring tones-personalize your ring tones by recording directly from your PC, MP3 player or stereo equipment. 100 name and number phonebook directory-easily store and dial frequently called numbers. Conference an outside call between handsets. Intercom between handsets. Transfer calls between handsets. Animated graphic icons. Any key answer. Backlit keypad and display. ENERGY STAR qualified cordless phone. Handset volume control. Page/handset locator. Stylish metallic finish. Trilingual prompts-choose between English, Spanish or French. Voicemail waiting indicator. WiFi friendly-won't interfere with wireless networks

Manufacturer VTech Holdings, Ltd Buttons & Keys Keypad - Backlit Green Compliance Yes Manufacturer Part Number LS5105 Color Black Color Silver Features Call Waiting - 100 Calls Features Caller ID - 100 Calls Features Expandable - 12 Handsets Features Answering System - 15 Minutes Digital Recording Time Features Call Screening Features Menu Driven Features Remote Operation Features Speakerphone Features Room Monitor Features Redial Features Any Key Answer Features Intercom Features Call Transfer Features Phone Book - 100 Name/Number Features Volume Control Compatible Devices VTech Cordless Phone - LS5145 Compatible Devices VTech Cordless Phone - LS5416 Manufacturer Website Address vtech Green Compliance Certificate/Authority Energy Star Product Name 5.8GHz Bluetooth Expansion Handset Product Type Handset

Manufacturer VTech Holdings, Ltd Buttons & Keys Keypad - Backlit Manufacturer Part Number LS5105 Color Black Color Silver Manufacturer Website Address vtech Features Call Waiting - 100 Calls Features Caller ID - 100 Calls Features Expandable - 12 Handsets Features Answering System - 15 Minutes Digital Recording Time Features Call Screening Features Menu Driven Features Remote Operation Features Speakerphone Features Room Monitor Features Redial Features Any Key Answer Features Intercom Features Call Transfer Features Phone Book - 100 Name/Number Features Volume Control Green Compliance Yes Compatible Devices VTech Cordless Phone - LS5145 Compatible Devices VTech Cordless Phone - LS5416 Brand Name Vtech Green Compliance Certificate/Authority Energy Star Country of Origin China Product Name 5.8GHz Bluetooth Expansion Handset Product Type HandsetIf you want additional information regarding the content of this item please refer to the manufacturer for more details. When you buy from Buy Internet Superstore, your satisfaction is our number one priority. If you do not feel comfortable giving us 5-star ratings across the board, please contact us before you leave any feedback so that we can make things right. Use the "Ask seller a question" link above and we will be more than happy to immediately assist you. About Buy

A technology called Bluetooth is supposed to make it easier for us to get our gadgets and ourselves connected. But for BBC Producer Colin Hughes Bluetooth is nothing but trouble. When Bluetooth headsets for mobiles appeared I was excited because I hoped it would solve a problem I've always had using a handset. But getting Bluetooth to work has proved worse than toothache and turned me blue with frustration. I have a disability, muscular dystrophy, a muscle wasting condition that confines me to a wheelchair and means my muscles are severely weakened. It makes lifting a mobile phone to my ear impossible. The traditional hands free devices I've tried are fiddly and sound quality is very variable. Bluetooth headsets looked like the answer. Flawed idea As a journalist working in television production I make and receive dozens of calls every day. A Bluetooth headset that links to a handset via radio and has much improved sound quality would be a big help.

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This Retro Bluetooth Handset can make and receive cell phone calls, has a range of 30 feet, and recharges via a USB connection. When in use a blue LED indicates what function the handset is in. So if you feel like getting retro with your phone calls, these are available from ThinkGeek for $29.99. Read more at ThinkGeek.

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Mobile Action Releases Enhanced Bluetooth Data Suite for Handset Manager. New Bluetooth Connector Links PC to Cellular Handsets to Support MSN/Skype, Data Transfer, and Much More

WALNUT, Calif. -- Mobile Action ( a global leader in mobile management software, today announced the release of its Handset Manager MA-730 Bluetooth Data Suite. The new Bluetooth Data Suite links cellular handsets to PCs using Bluetooth, with faster data transfer capability and a new compact royal-blue dongle. The new.

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IN BRIEFLONDON - The market for Bluetooth mobile handsets will grow from 1.5 million devices this year to 26.2 million in 2002, and will reach almost 100 million in 2003, according to the ARC Group. Globally, the Bluetooth handset market is set to really take-off in 2003, when volume production.

Byline. DAN MEYER Unlike the increasingly popular 802.11 standards family, which has hooked its wagon to the personal computer industry, Bluetooth proponents are convinced that Bluetooth's handset-based emphasis will provide sufficient market Byline. DAN MEYER.

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CAMBRIDGE, England -- CSR plc (LSE.CSR) today confirmed that Samsung has selected its industry-leading BlueCore silicon and software stack to bring advanced Bluetooth connectivity to the first Samsung GSM handsets to offer stereo streaming capability. The SGH-E750 and SGH-E760 use CSR's BlueCore3-ROM (BC3-ROM) and proprietary BlueCore Host Software BCHS to.

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The YUBZ (Why You Busy?) Talk Bluetooth headset is far from your average wireless mobile phone headset. This Bluetooth headset comes with the iconic handset shape and classic handset experience, but with the twist of being wireless. If you like attention and want to be the talk of the bar, just bring one of these in with you and you'll have all the attention you wanted.

The present invention disclosed a kind of method for transferring the call in Bluetooth handset which use the dynamic extension number. Said method include, make the partnership between the Bluetooth handset and gateway, the gateway assign the sub-number to the Bluetooth handset and inform the fixed number to the Bluetooth handset, the Bluetooth handset also transform the number of the mobile net to the gateway. after making the partnership, when Bluetooth handset join the piconet which including the gateway, the Bluetooth handset use the fixed number registering transfer of the call, and gateway registers the Bluetooth handset and relation extension number to the fixed telephone network. When the calling of the Bluetooth handset reached the fixed telephone network, the fixed telephone network search the relation extension number and inform the extension number to the gateway, the gateway will use the extension number to inform the relation Bluetooth handset ringing. When the Bluetooth handset leaves the piconet which include the gateway, perform login out process. Thus, even there are many Bluetooth handset, the gateway can correctly call the related one.

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Coming in fresh is a familiar looking Bluetooth handset that just might make talking on the phone memorable again. So, here’s the retro handset, updated to synchronize with a cell phone by way of Bluetooth technology. The ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset has its own battery that charges via a USB connection. The thing can make and receive calls, has an approximately 30 foot range, and works with Bluetooth v1.0 1.1, or 1.2. It even has a nifty blue LED, just so you know that you’re in the future – not the past. You’ll love this piece of molded plastic as soon as you get it into your hands. All of your cherished memories of life before the intarwebs will come rushing at you from within your pulsing cerebrum. Just try it out – it’s an experience thing!

THERE'S SOMETHING magical about technology that works without connecting cables, especially if there's not even a connection to the mains. we just love the lack of clutter and the freedom that they bring. The pinnacle of wireless gadgets is the mobile phone, but that's just the beginning of wireless technology application, a world in which infra-red rules. There's something magical about technology that works without connecting cables, especially if there's not even a connection to the mains. we just love the lack of clutter and the freedom that they bring. The pinnacle of wireless gadgets is the mobile phone, but that's just the beginning of wireless technology application, a world in which infra-red rules.BluetoothThis radio technology is going to be big this year. Named after Harald Bluetooth, the Danish king who unified Denmark and Norway in the 10th century (now pay attention, it might come up in a pub quiz), its strength is its security. You can wirelessly connect your mobile to your hands-free headset (and yours alone) so someone with another Bluetooth headset, even the identical phone, can't get in on the equation. And you can use it to connect your laptop to your printer, or your mobile to your laptop, without the critically demanding need for line of sight that infra-red has. You can dial a phone number on the palmtop computer on your desk which transmits it to the mobile in your briefcase, which relays it to the headset perched on your ear. The possibilities for the application of Bluetooth are endless. one such possibility is that it can be used, say on aircraft, to transmit any movie you want to watch to your seatback screen, saving enormous weight in cables and thus reducing fuel consumption. The Motorola Bluetooth handset costs 129.99. 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The Thrane & Thrane Explorer Bluetooth handset charger supplies power to the Thrane & Thrane Bluetooth Handset when the handset is not connected to the BGAN unit.

Use the Thrane & Thrane Explorer Bluetooth handset charger to power your Thrane & Thrane Bluetooth handset when the handset is not connected to the BGAN unit. Charging your handset separately will allow your BGAN unit to take advantage of its stored battery strength rather than having to share that power with the dependant handset.

The Mockia Bluetooth Retro Handset is the finest and most fabulous Bluetooth accessory available in the world today. Well we think so anyway! These are vintage styled telephone handsets that use clever Bluetooth technology to work with your mobile phone. Get all traditional with your telecom habits and make / receive calls via your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using this charming and delightful handset. Tuck your phone out of sight, and make all your calls on this charming throwback to the golden era of communications! Remember when big old phones were the only way to talk? Rekindle that warm nostalgia of a far less immediately contactable age with the Mokia retro Bluetooth handset. Experience the joy of vintage telecom, perfect for the workplace or simply down the pub. This lovely gizmo will look rather charming placed on the bar of your local lunchtime office, or even nestling in the glove compartment of your Bentley! The handset features and on/off call answer / end multifunction button, 2 LED display indicators for connection and charge status and volume control buttons, all wrapped up in a retro shell with a whole heap of vintage charm. Its big, chunky, and downright cool! These Bluetooth handsets can also be used in conjunction with your Bluetooth enabled MAC or PC for internet phone calls (VOIP) such as the Skype system. Technical Specs. Bluetooth Version 2.0Supports Bluetooth Hands free profile 1.5, headset profile 1.1Security - Encrypted linkRange 0-10mConnection - Point to pointPaired device - up to 7, one at a timeTalk time up to 6 hoursStandby time up to 200 hoursOperating temperature -10 to 45 degrees CRechargeable Lithium Polymer BatteryCharging time up to 2 hours 50 minutesCompatibility - Bluetooth enabled phonesWarranty - 1 Year

I have never used a Soviet phone handset, but maybe these bluetooth handset mods can be more than just novelty items. The ergonomics of my 1960's Bell System telephone handset are far superior to my wireless phone.

I love the smell of Bakelite in the morning. The fine people at ThinkGeek have taken their USB-corded retro handset and cut the cord. This Bluetooth handset has the charm of the old ATT telephones, with the flexibility of Bluetooth. For $40, it's an easy sell for the stylish and those that like that full-sized effect. (They continue to sell their USB-only version for $30. this Bluetooth version includes a USB connector for charging.) [link via Gizmodo]

Bluetooth V2.0 compliant, supports headset and handsfree profiles Working distance range. 10 metres (Class 2) LCD Display. 12 digits caller number display, battery status icon, backlight Phonebook. Bluetooth wireless download, stores.More Info

Enables you to pair two Bluetooth mobile phones at the same time Dual DSP microphones for clear audio quality - the perfect handsfree solution for the home, office or car User can accept and make calls from two connected mobiles at once.More Info

DSP sun visor Bluetooth handsfree kit LCD display for caller ID with the option of TTS (text to speech) Low battery and charging status display in LCD 10 incoming calls memory Language display either one of English, Spanish, French,.More Info

Keep legal and safe whilst travelling with this Bluetooth handsfree headset Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) with 10-metre range Adjustable ear hook for wearing on either left or right ear Includes USB charging cable for.More Info

Bluetooth v2.0 compliant Supports headset and handsfree profiles Comes complete with mains and in-car USB chargers plus USB charging lead Working range up to 10 metres Talk time 8 hours, standby time 180 hours Weight only 7g, length.More Info

Model. DS200 Product Description. bluetooth handset Talk time 6 hours Standby time 160 hours Effective distance 10 m Edition V2.0 Weight 13 g Color Black Min Order. 10

It has integrated volume buttons on top of the disk and a separate on and off button. Supporting auto-pairing with your Bluetooth handset, the BT boasts up to four hours of talk time and 180 hours of standby time. Other features included auto-pairing with your Bluetooth handset as well as answer/end call, redial, and voice dial depending on your phone. Suggested price is 42,000(KRW).

Works with any Bluetooth-Equipped PhoneUp to 17 Hours of Play TimeCompatible with All Bluetooth Compliant Handsets, Wired MP3 Players and A2DP, AVRCP DevicesDesigned for Integration of the Stereo Modules into High-End DJ Stereo HeadbandNever Miss a Call While Listening to High-End Stereo SoundProduct Dimensions. 9 x 9 x 4 inches. 2.2 pounds

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I picked up the Motorola H700 Bluetooth Handset to pair with my Motorola A1200 Ming. The nice thing about this is that its the smallest one they had at the store (which shall remain nameless). Its incredibly light, but unfortunately it doesnt feel substantial (like much of it is hollow or something). It uses an internal rechargeable battery that uses the same 4pin usb cable (included) that the Ming requires to charge. This headset has a boom that swings out. When open, the headset is on, and when closed its off.

This is where my gripes come in. First, I have big Italian ears. I also wear wire framed glasses nearly 24-7 (I usually fall asleep in them, and it drives my girlfriend nuts). The headset feels like it dangles from my ear, and makes me wonder. is this what clip-on earrings feel like? Moving my head even the slightest bit or walking make it bounce around. My huge ear should fill up the mounting arm, but the headset still dangles. If my ear doesnt fill it out, I cant see how most people could use this. The entire mounting arm is some sort of rubber or plastic material - there is no internal wire to shape it to your ear. The arm does come off and flip-flop so you can use the headset on your left or right ear. Making calls is alright. I use the bluetooth handset to dial out and everything works perfectly fine. Using the call button for voice recognition is worthless. With some 300 contacts in my list, it never works, ever. It thinks everything sounds like Elliot, or Adrienne. To test, I asked it to call Adrienne, and it couldnt recognize her name properly. I would think that the system is better suited for Chinese, but the voice director speaks clear English. Receiving calls is another issue. I was driving around with the headset on and received a call, so I just tapped the call button and it picked up. However, when I was back at my apartment, I grabbed the headset (which was closed), and then apparently the Bluetooth had turned itself off (Im guessing it idled too long or something). Thats just annoying. I put the bluetooth headset in the little pocket on my right pocket of my jeans. When I took it out, I found out that there is a small metal plate on the boom that is secured solely by a little sticky tape. Well, that tape isnt very strong, and the plate came off (and its a very thin metal, so it now has creases). I thought only Sony was capable of such brain-dead design flaws (which is the reason for my Sony boycott, but thats another story). Here it is, not even four hours into owning the headset, and the casing is already falling apart. I wasnt even handling it abusively.

If you have the phone and the cash, the Nokia Bluetooth Speakers MD-7W make an ideal accessory to maximise your music handset. Compare Prices | All Nokia reviews

ThinkGeek's Retro Bluetooth handset is one funny design. Most of those Bluetooth headsets are just plain annoying. This system is for the people who don't like those clip Bluetooth headsets that make you look like you've just come off the set of Star Trek.

Apparently Bluetooth is named after a 10th century king of Denmark who enjoyed eating blueberries so much that his teeth were stained blue. Harold "Bluetooth" Gormson also helped unite Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, almost the same way that Bluetooth helps unite all of your wireless gadgets under one single protocol. The Retro Handset connects to your cell phone using Bluetooth. It's a great way of looking strange by talking into an old-time handset connected to nothing. The ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset is available via their online store for about $30.

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The cord always got tangled up and now you can say goodbye to that mess thanks to Bluetooth, the perfect mix of the latest technology and one of the most Retro phones ever. If you love Retro then this product is perfect for you and it’s around thanks to ThinkGeek as it’s their original design and only available with them. Bluetooth Retro Handset Features.

Embedding Bluetooth handset, Bluetooth earphone and audio amplifier into a Landline telephone set to achieve the advantage of integrated hands free reception at home, in car and with mobile phones.

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Want to attract attention (and the police) every time you answer your cellphone in public? Then perhaps this build-at-your-own-risk Bluetooth handgun handset project is for you. As far as DIY mods go, this one looks to be simple enough (if somewhat time-consuming), with it involving nothing more than stuffing a disassembled Jabra Bluetooth headset into a suitably realistic-looking airsoft gun, which apparently fits just right so that the trigger operates the call start/end button. If you're still on board, you can find all the necessary details by hitting up the link below.[Thanks, Elijah]

Filed under. Cellphones, PeripheralsTags. bluetooth handset, BluetoothHandset, diy, handgun handset, HandgunHandset

We've secretly replaced this man's Bluetooth Gun-handset with a real Gun. Let's see if he can tell the difference!"

In a bid to develop mobile phones for people with hearing difficulty, Japanese telecom operator NTT DoCoMo have launched their ultra-slim Bluetooth handset called "Sound Leaf Plus" during the recently-concluded Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Meanwhile, NTT DoCoMo's new Bluetooth handset has been developed by NEC/Tokin, and includes a high-frequency switch that improves sound articulation. In addition to those with age-related hearing problems, the device is also useful for those with normal hearing when they're in noisy environments, said a NTT DoCoMo spokesperson. "Sound Leaf" will be available to DoCoMo subscribers in Japan for a price of $116 or 13,000 Yen. For the rest, here's hoping this useful device reaches the Indian consumer in the near future!

Who says you need a robotic looking headset to connect to your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone? The Bluetooth Retro Handset ($40) throws the Borg design out the window in favor of a classic Ma Bell handset. This original ThinkGeek gadget lets you make and receive calls up to 30 feet away and works with Bluetooth standards through 1.2. It also charges via a USB connection and has a blue LED function mode light.

Overview of Sony Ericsson HCB-150 Bluetooth Car Handsfree Turn the time you spend in the car into a chance to catch up with calls you didn’t have time for. The ultra-high performance HCB-150 helps you do it. An OLED display shows the caller’s name while a voice announces it. So you can continue to focus on the road while handling calls. Exceptional talk and standby times plus exceptional audio quality mean long, clear conversations in the car or wherever you use the HCB-150. Features of Sony Ericsson HCB-150 Bluetooth Car Handsfree

The Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-150 verbally alerts you to who's calling. It can also talk you through the contact names in your phone book as you manually scroll through it.

Your mobile phone address book is automatically uploaded. It’s then displayed on the Bluetooth™ Car Handsfree HCB-150 to make call handling with anyone listed quick and simple.

Pair up to five phones. switch between up to 5 Bluetooth phones when using the Bluetooth Car Handsfree HCB-150. Regular users only need to press a key to change which phone has handsfree access.

Sit your phone in a car holder mounted on the windscreen to handle calls through a Bluetooth Car Speakerphone. (Mount and Speakerphone not included.) - All Sony Ericsson wireless devices have been developed in coordination with Sony Ericsson mobile phones, but are also compatible with Bluetooth™-equipped handsets from other manufacturers.

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Product Description Cardo Systems Bluetooth Headset Combo Pack - Cardo Systems Bluetooth over-the-ear headset combo pack- Turns standard cell phones into Bluetooth handsets- 9 Hour talk time, 1 week standby time- Bluetooth version 1.2- VersaClip for glasses- WindGuard technology- World's smallest Bluetooth adapter - High quality audio- BTA II adapter works with most cell phones on the market- Earloop attachments- Voice dial, call waiting, mute, redial, call reject, conference call- Large, easily accessible control button to accept, initiate, and terminate calls- Carry sleeve for use with neckband, belt clip- Tiny Bluetooth adapter plugs into cell phone's headset jack and transmits to headset wirelessly- SilverPackage Contents.- Headset- Cell phone Bluetooth adapter- VersaClip for eyeglasses- Ear loop- Carry sleeve- Universal travel wall charger- Pop-port connector for Nokia phones- ManualSCALA500COMBO

I am trying to connect with a bluetooth handset. The procedure freeezes and I never reach to the point where you enter the passkey. The handset is on pairing mode for sure. What should I do?

Bluetooth Sunglasses, Bluetooth Headset for Cell phones Mp3 watch - Tired of holding your cell phone or MP3 Player while walking or driving? CH800 is the first affordable GENUINE (Oakley Razrwire compatible) eyewear to integrate wireless Bluetooth technology into glasses. CH800 provides you wireless hands-free talk with our Bluetooth Cell phones or non-Bluetooth phones with a Bluetooth Adapter up to 30 feet away. You can also listen to MP3 music if your cell phone has MP3 function. Then you got a MP3 sunglasses too. Now you can Listen to your iPod, PDA, MP3 Player.

Retro Bluetooth Phone for Mobiles - The popular Retro Handset has been updated it to connect to your cell phone using Bluetooth technology. No more tangled up phone cord. Now people will think you're really crazy talking into a old-time handset connected to. nothing. Simply dial or select the number from your mobile and make the call. This will automatically connect to your retro bluetooth handset. If you receive an incoming call you can also use the bluetooth handset. Battery charges via USB connection. Make and receive calls . Approximately.

Features of the Dial B An original Think Geek design - not sold anywhere else Battery charges via USB connection Make and receive calls Approximately 30 ft range Works with Bluetooth V1.0, 1.1, 1.2 Blue LED indicates function mode Comes with. Handset, USB cable, Instructions Please note. cell phone not included Priced at $34.99. Source [Coolest Gadgets]

Tested with all compatible bluetooth mobile phones. Nokia 8910, 6310 & 6310i, Ericsson T68i, T68, T65, T39 & R520, Motorola and Philips Fisio 820 Bluetooth Handsets. Specifications