April 1st, 2009
CTIA: Jabra introduces new Bluetooth headset, speakerphone
Mobile accessories favorite Jabra is kicking off this year’s CTIA with two new Bluetooth devices: one wireless headset with noise reduction, and one mobile speakerphone.
Jabra’s HALO stereo wireless headset features what the company calls Noise Blackout technology. Thanks to A2DP technology, the headset can be used with any Bluetooth music-playing device, including 3.5 mm music playing devices (it can also be used in a wired fashion).
The three-ounce headset fades out music to allow for incoming calls, and the over-the-head design has a foldable headband for travel. The device also features Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement.
Specs:
- A2DP and DSP tech
- Touch sensors for music control
- Fold to turn off, unfold to turn on
- 6 hours wireless music time
- No flashing lights on body
- MultiUse, for connection with two Bluetooth devices
- 3.0 oz
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Micro USB charger
The HALO headset will retail for $129.99 and be available in May 2009.
Jabra’s SP200 speakerphone is a Bluetooth wireless speakerphone for mobile phones that features one large control button, a volume wheel and a dedicated on/off switch. Building on the popular Jabra SP700, the SP200 features DSP technology to reduce background noise and can be used at home for conference calls and hands-free talking.
The SP200 requires no installation, and can be attached to whatever is nearby thanks to a wire clip in the back.
Specs:
- Noise reduction and echo cancellation
- Anwer/end calls
- Reject calls
- Voice dialing
- Last number redailing
- Mute
- Auto pairing
- Auto off
- 10 hours talk time
- 23 days standby time
- Full duplex
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 3.0 oz
- USB
The SP200 speakerphone will retail for $59.99 and will be available this month, April 2009.
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