Different Motorola Bluetooth Accessories

Motorola brings to consumers the ultimate mobile experience with various Motorola Bluetooth accessories. Synchronize compatible Bluetooth phones to compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices such as laptops, PDAs, headsets and car kits in a completely wireless connection with different Motorola Bluetooth accessories.

Bluetooth allows you to transfer information and access data from up to 30 feet away without the use of wires. Answer calls quickly and easily without being tied down to your phone. Motorola Bluetooth accessories allow an easier, more efficient and better way to communicate.

Below are Motorola Bluetooth accessories available in the market today:

Speakers and Headsets: Life becomes easier with these Motorola Bluetooth accessories. Listen to music on your PC wirelessly. Enjoy the freedom to roam anywhere in your house while listening to your favorite tunes.

Stereo Devices: These wireless audio devices let you listen to music whether you are at your office, at home or working out at the gym. It also connects with your Motorola Bluetooth phone so you do not miss any calls.

Car Kits: These innovative Motorola Bluetooth accessories allow you to stay connected when you are on the go. Answer calls safely with this Bluetooth car kit. No need to wear headsets or hold the phone. Take calls hands-free with this accessory. A Motorola car kit will seamlessly switch audio from a call to your Bluetooth phone in your car. Turn on the car ignition and the Bluetooth automatically connects. Moreover, car kit will instantly mute the stereo when there is an incoming or an outgoing call. The single-touch control offers quick and easy call placement and answering. The car kit also supports multiple Motorola Bluetooth cell phones.

Bluetooth apparel: With the rapid changes in technology, several apparel boasts of Bluetooth features. Motorola presents Bluetooth eyewear among other wearable Bluetooth gadgets, allowing you to stay connected and stay in style.

When pairing Motorola Bluetooth accessories with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, make sure they are using the same Bluetooth profile. Otherwise, the devices will not be able to communicate with other. You can check the Motorola website to find out the specific Bluetooth profile that your Motorola device supports. But for other Bluetooth devices, you should contact the respective manufacturers.

Lastly, the Motorola Bluetooth accessories described above are convenient and relatively safe to use. However, using any wireless phone, headset or accessory while you are performing an activity that requires focus may cause some distraction so be sure to use the above devices as safely as possible.

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Technical Information about Bluetooth

What you are about to read isn’t exactly what you would expect from something entitled Technical Information about Bluetooth. There will be information regarding Bluetooth technology, but not solely technical information regarding it, nor “highly” technical information regarding it.

Bluetooth technology is basically the now standard when talking about wireless connections. Technical information would indicate that it utilizes a low power radio frequency in doing so. Bluetooth is now the buzzword when wireless connections are concerned.

Through Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth equipped Digital Cameras could easily transfer pictures wirelessly, to other Bluetooth enabled devices, like personal computers, regardless if these are laptops or desktop computer systems. Bluetooth equipped printers could easily print wirelessly, utilizing Bluetooth technology, ultimately negating the need for wires for such printers to successfully operate.

These examples not only illustrate the wireless nature of Bluetooth technology, but its universal capacity to deal with various Bluetooth connections, regardless of the device class the technology is built into.

Universal and wireless. That is Bluetooth. Here is a short rundown of certain technical information about Bluetooth.

The short range, low power radio frequency used by Bluetooth technology, is, established by international agreements, a frequency dedicated for Scientific, Industrial and Medical Devices. Bluetooth technology operates on an unlicensed 2.45 gigahertz frequency, which is in truth something between the 2.402 gigahertz to the 2.480 gigahertz frequency band. Wireless connections with Bluetooth technology is established through the generation of a Personal Area Network, or PAN, and features various security protocols, as well as connectivity data streams, and other technical information.

The Bluetooth name comes from a poetic source, as well as the Bluetooth logo which the technology has become associated with.

King Harald Bluetooth of Denmark and Norway is where the technology takes its name from. King Harald Bluetooth reigned during the late tenth century, and his most notable achievement as King is that he had united the many warring tribes in Denmark, symbolizing the universal connectivity capacity of Bluetooth technology. The modern Latin H and the letter B which basically combines the Bluetooth logo, hails from the Nordic runes Berkanan and Haglaz, defining the bind rune.

Among the more popular of Bluetooth enabled devices are Bluetooth headsets for mobile phones and Bluetooth Adapters, or Bluetooth Dongles.

Bluetooth headsets for mobile phones are basically wireless versions of mobile phones’ Hands Free Kits, truly making the “free” in Hands Free Kits come to life by simply being wireless. Bluetooth Adapters, or Bluetooth Dongles are USB devices which give computers access to Bluetooth technology. They are add-on hardware devices which make non-Bluetooth integrated computer systems, capable of Bluetooth wireless connections.

So there you have it. The “technical information” regarding Bluetooth technology.

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The Elements of the Physical Layer of Bluetooth

The physical layer of Bluetooth has several elements starting with the radio frequency. Bluetooth operates in a 2400 - 2483.5 MHz bandwidth, which is the open ISM band (ISM stands for (Industrial, Scientific and Medical). This bandwidth allows it to maximize compatibility of communication worldwide and in fact, the global usage of the ISM spectrum is the key reason why the designers of Bluetooth chose it.

Modulation is another element of the Bluetooth physical layer, which employs “Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying” or GFSK. The index of modulation index is restricted to 0.28 to 0.35, which corresponds to a maximum deviation in frequency of 140 kHz to 175 kHz.

The Bluetooth physical layer also consists of the use of a technique known as Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum or FHSS, which enables a Bluetooth device to hop from one radio frequency onto another at an incredible speed of up to 1600 hops per second. Bluetooth uses 79 different channels. It is through Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum that multiple Bluetooth devices do not interfere with each other’s transmissions.

Transmission Power is another aspect of the physical layer of Bluetooth and there are three classes that the technology supports: Class 3 with a 1 milliwatt power and a typical 10 meter range; Class 2 with a 2.5 milliwatt power and a typical 20 meter range and Class 1 with 100 milliwatt power and a 100 meter typical range. In actuality, almost all types of Bluetooth devices support just one of the power classes, Class 3, which is the lowest.

The physical layer is also made up of the link data rate also with the maximum rate supported being 723.2 kb per second and speech coding, which ensures that the quality of speech is acceptable.

These elements come together to make Bluetooth technology work. During any typical Bluetooth operation, two or more devices share a radio channel that is in-sync to one clock and FHSS pattern. One device, the master, serves as the reference point of the synchronization and the rest of the devices in the group are referred to as slaves. This synchronized setup is known as a “piconet”, which is the fundamental mode of communication of Bluetooth technology.

The physical channel of Bluetooth has subdivisions consisting of slots or units of time. Transmission of data happens between devices in the packets that are placed in these time units/slots. The frequency hopping pattern occurs in between the packet’s sending and receiving of data. Each slave is physically linked to the master device but there are no physical links between slaves.

For in-depth study of Bluetooth technology, you can refer to the Bluetooth official website or to other websites dedicated to wireless technologies. There are many online tutorials that you can download to learn more about how this amazing technology works.

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Information on Bluetooth Specifications

The wireless technology, better known as Bluetooth, has been around for several years already but for a lot of people it is just another “high-tech” word.

In spite of the Bluetooth’s existence, many people still have little to no understanding of this technology and its applications. You can read information on Bluetooth on different magazines and articles or see it in advertisements but one usually has a vague idea about how it really works.

Bluetooth Technology works by transmitting radio waves or signals from an electronic device to another. Usually, the transmission of signals ranges approximately 30 feet or more depending on the Bluetooth specifications. Included in the different Bluetooth specifications of the latest devices is the capability to transmit signals of up to 100 feet.
 
The Bluetooth wireless technology is very much similar to how a computer is connected to other devices using a cable like a monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer or an mp3 player to a headphone.

What is good about using a Bluetooth device is that you no longer have to worry about connecting cables. To have a better understanding of this technology, you should know about the different Bluetooth specifications.

Here are some Bluetooth specifications from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG):

• The channel of Bluetooth devices in a piconet has 1 Mbps total capacity. Information on handshaking and headers use 20 percent of its total capacity.

• Frequencies in different countries:

1. United States and Europe’s frequency is 2,400 to 2,800 MHz with 79 1-MHz RF channels
2. Japan’s frequency is 2,472 to 2,497 MHz with 23 1-MHz RF channels

• Channel jumps randomly between 79 or 23 RF channels for about 1,600 time a second
• Every channel is sectioned in time slots about 625 microseconds in duration 
• The master in a piconet sends signals in seven time slots while its slaves transmits signals in irregular time slots
• A packet’s width can be as much as five time slots and every data can range up to 2,745 bits long
• Synchronous Connection Oriented (SCO) and Asynchronous Connectionless (ACL) are the two types of data transfer
• Three SCO links that have 64,000 Bps are present in a piconet
• A master can hold up three SCO with one or two slaves
• Slots that are not held in reserve for SCO links can be utilized for ACL links
• A master and a slave can contain one ACL link
• ACL can be either point-to-point meaning master to a slave or transmit to all the slaves
• Slaves in an ACL link can only transmit when the master requests for it

These are the different Bluetooth specifications used in the latest methods of wireless technology. The Bluetooth technology is standardized and for sure it will be around for quite a long time.

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Information on How Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Works

Frequency hopping spread spectrum is one of the two basic modulation methods in signal transmission. It works by switching the frequencies repeatedly while transmitting signals often to lessen the efficiency of electronic warfare through telecommunication interference. Frequency hopping spread spectrum is also known as FH- CDMA or frequency hopping code division multiple access.

Frequency hopping spread spectrum has become very common in modulation techniques these days. Basically, this modulation method allows signals to be sent out across a band that is wider than the required information signal bandwidth. The signals that are originally from a narrowband are transmitted to different frequency bands on a wider spectrum. This promotes privacy, lesser narrowband obstruction and improved signal capacity.

In frequency hopping spread spectrum, the transmitter skips between frequencies according to a planned or random algorithm. Transmitter functions in accordance with a receiver that is kept tuned to the same frequency that the transmitter uses. Data is sent on a narrowband and afterwards, the transmitter adjusts to another frequency and will transmit signals again. The receiver can skip frequencies on a specified bandwidth multiple times per second making the frequency hopping spread spectrum need a wider bandwidth to transmit information using a single carrier frequency.

The alternative to frequency hopping spread spectrum works by cutting the data into small parts and the sends them across a frequency. This spread spectrum is called DS-CDMA or direct sequence code division multiple access. Frequency hopping spread spectrum devices are less expensive but the devices that DS-CDMA uses are more reliable. The advantage of frequency hopping spread spectrum depends on the availability of access points along the same area which is not possible with DS-CDMA.

Rules are administered over the use of frequency hopping spread spectrum. For instance, in North America, the ISM (Industrial Scientific Medial) waveband is sectioned into 75 channels with transmission power not greater than 1 watt per channel. This limit ensures that one device will not eat excessive bandwidth or stay too long on one frequency. 

The FCC or Federal Communications Commission has modified its policy to allow the frequency hopping spread spectrum systems in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This is to permit the use of wider bandwidths to enable the operation of Internet devices at higher speed rates for the development of wireless local are networks and cable modems.
  
The frequency hopping spread spectrum was originally discovered by a movie actress named Hedy Lamarr along with her pianist during World War II. It was discovered by using a piano to manipulate the hopping of frequency and was foreseen as a way to communicate during the war. Frequency hopping spread spectrum was patented under Hedy Lamarr and her pianist although they never made a penny out of it.

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Different Bluetooth GPS Accessories

The idea of using your PDA as a GPS or Global Positioning System device is common and in fact, there are numerous GPS accessories available on the market for this purpose.  However, up until recently, these GPS units made use of a CompactFlash card slot or a wired configuration to hook up to the handheld unit. Some attach the PDA through a bulky apparatus. Oftentimes, the GPS unit itself is bulky and adds to the weight of a PDA not to mention ruins its compact and sleek design.

Today, thanks to the wireless technology known as Bluetooth, one can easily transform a PDA into a handheld GPS device that is fully-functional without the need for cables, expansion slots and other unsightly accessories. Set the GPS receiver somewhere with a clear sky view while holding or mounting the PDA for greater screen visibility and quick menu access.

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Sony Ericsson BlueTooth Headset

Instead of fitting expensive compact bluetooth technology into a sony ericsson headset Sony has provided a separate small Bluetooth adapters that you can clip on like an iPod shuffle, with a standard 3.5mm jack in which you can plug in any of your favorite earphones or headphones. The DS220 Sony Ericsson Bluetooth headset is a more hi-tech looking version of the Jabra BT3030 which has a similar Bluetooth adapter. They do provide a decent pair of earphones with ear plugs that are way better than those provided by Jabra but nevertheless the DS220 Sony Ericsson Bluetooth headset stereo adapter is compatible with any 3.5mm jack earphones and headphones.

Even though Sony has built the Sony Ericsson Bluetooth headset with music in mind they are just as useful for taking calls with the microphones that are built into the adapters. Switching between calls and music is pretty simple done with a press of an easily accessible button. The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth headset adapter is cylindrical in shape with 3 buttons for control and a small LCD for displaying small info like the battery power remaining. The 3.5mm is at the top and charging jack at the bottom. The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth headset adapter also has a clip near the bottom with which you can clip it on to your sleeve or the collar. The design is quite playful and clearly intended to attract younger consumers. Its best for when you’re in the Gym running or riding a bike.

The Sony Ericsson BlueTooth headset adapters do a solid job at handling music and calls wirelessly and positively command the price at which they are listed which is still affordable. Only trouble: even though they give wireless music at a low price they are still one step below wireless headphones which rid you of wires entirely.

To read about Bluetooth Speakers and other information, visit the Bluetooth Dongle site.

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Bluetooth Accessories to Go With Your Apple iPhone

The Apple iPhone is a new ground-breaking mobile phone, which allows users to make calls in a simple tap of a finger. Tap a name or a phone number logged in the address book or call log that is displayed on the phone’s touch screen, and the Apple iPhone will initiate the call. In addition to that, the Apple iPhone also has an automatic feature that can sync all the contacts from a Mac or PC or even an Internet service. Users can also select their voicemail messages and listen to them in any order as if they are checking their email.

Moreover, the Apple iPhone features Bluetooth technology and also comes with several Bluetooth accessories such as the following:

* Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset
With this Bluetooth headset, Apple iPhone gives users a wireless way to answer calls
Not only that, you can also make calls using the headset. Typically, a voice dialing feature enables one to make a call via a Bluetooth headset but with the iPhone Bluetooth Headset, a single-button will allow you to do just that.

This Bluetooth headset matches perfectly with the Apple iPhone. . It is slim, lightweight and very easy to use. Simply press a button to receive a call. With a rechargeable and built-in lithium ion battery, the Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset offers a talk time of 5 and a half hours and a standby time of up to 3 days.

If you have technical issues with your Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset, make sure to go through the proper troubleshooting steps before you bring your headset to a service center.

Some basic troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure that the headset has charge and that you set the power on.
- Check if the headset is recognized by the iPhone. If it is, it should appear in the device list of the iPhone.
- Verify that the iPhone is connected to the Bluetooth headset (wirelessly). A white or blue icon should appear at the top of the phone’s screen.

* Apple iPhone Dual Dock
Set your iPhone down along with your iPhone Bluetooth Headset in the perfect place – the iPhone Dual Dock. It also comes with an Apple Power Adapter (USB) for handy charging.

* Apple iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable
This cable is for charging your Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset and you can use it when you are charging or syncing your iPhone.

Because the Apple iPhone is very new to the market, users can expect that Apple would have more Bluetooth accessories coming soon. For now, just enjoy the convenience of using the above Bluetooth-enable gadgets with your Apple iPhone.

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Bluetooth Printer Adaptors: Alternatives to Purchasing New Printers with Bluetooth Support

Bluetooth Technology is impressive. Wireless and quite universal, it is the now versatile standard where wireless connections and connectivity is concerned. Utilizing a low power radio frequency, Bluetooth technology is capable of handling connections between different classes of devices, successfully negating the need for wires, providing more convenience in usage and functionality.

Picture this:

One could easily send copies or transfer digital images from one’s Bluetooth equipped Digital Camera to one’s Bluetooth enabled personal computer system, regardless if this were a desktop or a laptop. One could simply print documents and other file formats through Bluetooth technology, and through the use of Bluetooth printers, without the hassle of wire connections. Universal and wireless, Bluetooth technology is simply impressive, defining its status as the way to go with going wireless.

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Wireless Bluetooth Car Kits - Stay Connected In A Safe Way

This universal modern technology is named after King Harald Bluetooth, medieval king of Denmark.. Scientists find parallel between the wide range of gadgets the Bluetooth is capable of connecting together and interesting historical aspect of Kind Haraland's ruling. He got famous for uniting the warring tribes of Denmark.

There are endless ways the you can integrate Bluetooth in a device or accessory and that way to improve it and please the user. Among the most favorite bluetooth devices are Bluetooth Car Kits.

Those Kits are wireless Hands Free Kits made specially for use in your car.With one of these devices installed in your vehicle, you can take cell phone calls hands-free. Those two are preferred Bluetooth Wireless Kits:

The Nokia Bluetooth Display Car Kit CK-15W
This high-tech Bluetooth Device is made to make you at ease while handling your calls in your car. You can even get creative and adjust the device to match your dashboard colors. Easy to read and easy to use, the Nokia BluetoothCK-15W Device is adjustable, and owns a full colored screen, which is fine-tune to be really readable, even in terrible lighting conditions.

One of its effective features, is that when you start up your car the Kit automatically pairs up with your cell phone. That makes the setting up really easy. Right after you pair the device with your Bluetooth compatible cell phone, it is ready and able to present you its functionality. Browsing phone book, dialing and receiving calls with the assistance of the Nokia Bluetooth Display Car Kit CK-15W. This Car Kit has a high quality speakers, which provide clear sound with high Signal Noise Ration.

BlueNext Plug-In Bluetooth Handsfree Device
Allowing a wireless connection to yours Bluetooth enabled cell phone, the BlueNext Plug-In Wireless Car Kit is an awesome Bluetooth Car Kit, created with a built-in microphone, to talk to, and crystal clear speaker units, to listen, when taking calls.

Its digital signal processing capabilities helps the device to reject background disturbance when one is in the vehicle. It is a Bluetooth version 1.1 complaint device and operates within the 2.402 gigahertz and 2.480 gigahertz ISM band.

It has an inbuilt single-chip transmitting aerial, and protection answers which include authentication characteristics, encoding features and matching functions.

As a Bluetooth Car Kit, the BlueNext Plug-In Bluetooth Car Kit is top device.

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The Jabra BT500 Bluetooth Cell Phone Headset: Features and Benefits

Today, in the mobile technology world, thin is in. Motorola started this trend with its Razr V3 phone and mobile device providers took their cue. Jabra launched the Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset, which is about thirty percent thinner than the previous model, the Jabra BT250.

This really slim BT500 Headset measures 4x2.4x0.6 inches and weighs only 0.7 ounce. Despite its tiny size, Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone is somewhat expensive at over US 100 dollars.

The grey Jabra BT500 headset sports a utilitarian look. Its angles are sharp and the sides are flat, quite the opposite of the aerodynamic feel of the BT250. On the other side, Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset provides good comfort to the ears with its speakers resting right inside your ear and it comes with varying sizes of 4 ear rubber gels.

The headset also has a boom mic that is just short and extendable to just an inch so that the headset does not attract too much attention when you have it on. The Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset does not have ear hooks. It is actually just a crescent-shaped piece that you slip on behind the ear. It is very easy to use and you don’t have to worry that the headset will get entangled with your hair.

The Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset features various controls. A tiny raised button that is closest to the mic controls the power and call buttons, and above it is another small button used for pairing. The problem with this particular button is it is flat (not raised) so it may be difficult to find and manipulate. Because of this, it is better to pair it with another device when you are not wearing it.

Lastly, the volume controls are just on top of the pairing button but they are also not easy to use. You can quickly pair the Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset with another mobile phone like the Sony Ericsson W600i. This pairing produces good reception as well as clarity when you are indoors. However, this may not be the case when you use the Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset outdoors.

Similarly, the volume works fine if you are indoors or if there is not so much wind or noise. Some other features of the Jabra BT500 Bluetooth cell phone headset are last-number redialing, USB charging and voice dialing. It also boasts of an eight-hour talk time and a 10-day standby time.

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Bluetooth GPS Receiver Review

This is a tiny bluetooth GPS receiver which I bought from Mobile Fun Ltd, I bought this to connect to my O2 XDA 2i PDA and it cost around £40. I was intially looking on google for cheap GPS receivers and this came up as the cheapest. I thought at that price they'll be a catch, and the catch usually being poor performance, but I was pleasantly surprised! This thing really does work, and works well!

After searching for initial reviews on this device I came up with very little other than the reviews from Mobile Fun Ltd, which I was reluctant to trust for fear of them being somewhat biased. I thought for £40 I'll take a chance and so bought it, all credit to Mobile Fun the receiver arrived the very next morning. Upon opening the box I was a little disappointed, all the there was by means of instructions was a small sheet of paper that had been loosely translated from Japanese to English by a dyslexic toddler. You can download the user manual from here and the Tomtom pairing manual from here. After following these instructions you will have it set up in no time. Another thing I noticed was that there is no manufaturer's name or marks anywhere on the device or the packaging, which makes searching for support quite difficult.

A nice touch with this little device is that it is supplied with a battery that is common to a lot of Nokia phones (3.7V 850mAh Li-polymer battery, BL-5C), a quick search on ebay means that you can get replacement batteries for these receivers for about £4 which is good to know should you need one.

What's In The Box?
Bluetooth GPS Receiver x1
12v In Car Adapter (USB) x1
Basic Instructions x1
Battery x1
USB Charging Cable x1

Installation
Provided you follow the limited instructions for pairing with your device, and the Tomtom setup instructions, you should be up and running in less than 5 minutes. I have only charged the receiver once since I bought it about 2 months ago, the battery just seems to last forever! The supplied in car charger and USB cable means that the receiver can be charged on the move from a 12v source and can also be charged from any PC or laptop. From cold start up the receiver aquires a usuable GPS signal exremely quickly, quicker than most of the really expensive GPS receivers that I've come in contact with. The device is extremely small and can easily fit into any space in your car, or even your pocket if you're using it for walking or cycling.

One small problem I did have is that when using it with my XDA 2i the Tomtom software would often freeze and cause me to stop the car, reboot my phone, then carry on my journey. At first I thought this was the result of the XDA losing its connection with the bluetooth receiver and hence confirming my fears about the price of this product. It quickly became apparent that this was not the case and it was in fact an issue with my PDA and the Tomtom software.

I quickly discovered a workaround for this issue between the Tomtom software and my XDA that enables the whole system to work flawlessly. I shall write a 'how to' on this workaround shortly as I'm sure many other XDA 2i users share the same problem.

I do know that there is a known issue when using any bluetooth GPS receivers with the O2 XDA 2 (note not XDA 2i) due to the bluetooth stack settings that are shipped with the phone, please be aware of this before buying this device as you are sure to encounter problems.

Key Features
Compatible with TomTom, Navicore, and all major GPS software packages.
12 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition.
Provides superior navigation performance in city environments.
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery provides more than 10 hours of constant use.
Unit can be charged with the included car charger while still in use.
Mini-USB charger compatiblty, charge not only the Bluetooth GPS Receiver but also compatible PDAs & Smart Phones with the same charger.
3 colours LED to show the status of Bluetooth/GPS/Power activities of this device.

Specifications
GPS receiver: L1, C/A code, 12 channels
Tracking sensitivity: –152dBm (average) or better
Acquisition sensitivity: –139dBm (average) or better
TTFF (Time to First Fix): Cold Start: 50s (average) / 60s (95 possibility)
Hot Start: 2s (minimum) / 6s (95% possibility)
Positioning accuracy: Standard Positioning Service (SPS), WAAS (optional) 2DRMS: approx. 5m
Measurement data output: Update time: 1 second
NMEA output protocol: V.3.01
Baud rate: 38400 bps (8-N-1)
Datum: WGS-84
Type: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC
Power consumption: 75mA (average)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth version 1.2 compliant
Class 2 operation (up to 10 metre range)
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Output terminal: Type B Mini-USB (TTL Level)
Antenna Type: Built in Patch Antenna
Battery: 3.7V 850mAh Li-polymer battery, built-in charger
LED: Power (red), GPS (green), Bluetooth (blue)
Dimension: 64(L) x 39(W) x18.5(H) mm
Operating temperature: -20°C ~ +60°C
Storage temperature: -20°C ~ +60°C; Battery: -20°C ~ +45°C

Conclusion
A great little device that performs well beyond its price range. Check if there is any known issues with your device and bluetooth GPS receivers before purchase as this will save you a lot of headaches. The only thing that lets this product down is a lack of documentation and online support, other than this well worth the buy!

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HS-500, New Blackberry Bluetooth Headset

Research in Motion has announced the upcoming launch of a Bluetooth headset for BlackBerry. This new device, created directly by RIM, has been named HS-500 and promises great freedom to the user through a control system very simple and intuitive. Just one button to answer, hang up or mute calls and activate voice dialing.

In addition, the volume adjusts automatically and the HS-500 includes a technology that is responsible for reducing background noise. As reported by RIM, the device will be compatible with some third party GPS applications. Yet revealed the date of marketing, but at the official store of Blackberry is priced at $ 79.99.

Get the freedom of hands-free calling with the easy-to-use BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500. With the simple touch of a button, you can answer, end, and mute calls, or activate voice dialing, even while you're juggling your keys and coffee in the morning. Plus, the volume automatically adjusts and background noise is reduced, so your calls and turn-by-turn directions can be heard loud and clear in noisy environments. With the quality and performance you expect from a BlackBerry® product, the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 fits your life so you can hit the road with confidence.

Bonus: The The BlackBerry® HS-500 Wireless Headset includes a BlackBerry® Micro-USB 12V Automotive Charger

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Bluetooth is Transforming Motorcycles

Bluetooth technology was developed as a way of allowing two pieces of hardware to communicate with each other without needing wires or cables. How is this being applied to motorcycles? We take a look.

When we think about wireless communications, bluetooth is at the very forefront of technological change. The system allows two devices to communicate with each other over relatively small distances of typically a few metres.

Making use of such technology on motorbikes doesn't necessarily seem a very obvious application. At least, not at first sight.

As we delve deeper, it soon becomes clear that bluetooth certainly does have a part to play in helping to make a motorcycle rider's life that bit easier. This role centres on a specific problem that motorbike riders have - the problem of communicating.

If you've ever been on a motorbike, then you'll undoubtedly know that it's a noisy place to be. The engine, the speed and the weather conditions all combine to create a loud roar.

With so much noise, it's pretty much impossible to have a conversation with anyone else on the bike. This is where bluetooth technology leaps to the rescue.

Bluetooth headsets can be used to allow two people to communicate easily. They can block out most of the road noise and adjust the microphone volume automatically to make it easier to talk. Since this is only required over a short distance, they are ideal for the job.

When used in combination with a bluetooth ready mobile phone, they really come into their own. Now it's possible to have a hands free mobile phone conversation from the back of the bike.

You may not have noticed this transformation, but bikers are seeing major changes as a result of technological changes. Next time you see them out on the road, maybe you'll spot the use of these headsets.

If you're interested in purchasing bluetooth helmets then you can find out more information, including more articles by Keith Barrett. This article may be published on any website but this resource box must be included in full. The author retains all copyright.

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Motorola Oasis Bluetooth Headset

Además de los auriculares estéreo Bluetooth S10-HD, Motorola ha anunciado el auricular Bluetooth con un oasis único, detrás del diseño de la oreja para sentirse cómodo y estable. Según Motorola, "el TrueComfort detrás de la oreja llevando el estilo de Oasis es el diseño más cómodo disponible y cuando se usa el auricular se ve y se siente como no hay nada allí." Los usuarios pueden ajustar el auge y elegir entre tres geles cómodo para crear una experiencia auricular que es justo para ellos.

El Oasis de Motorola compatible con Bluetooth 3.0 con EDR. Cuenta con cancelación de ruido de micrófono dual y tecnología de cancelación de eco, la tecnología multipunto para el emparejamiento con dos auriculares a la vez ame, mensajes de voz que automáticamente le guiará a través de emparejamiento de los auriculares, y un botón de silencio dedicado.

El Oasis tiene hasta seis horas de tiempo de conversación y siete días de tiempo de espera. Mide 50x42x12 mm y pesa 12.9g. El auricular se dará a conocer en los EE.UU. en el Q4 de 2010.

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New Motorola Bluetooth Headset S10-HD, especially for athletes and fans to the games online

Sony Ericsson and Motorola are undoubtedly the two brands of phones that invest time and resources to design accessories.

This time, Motorola launched its new version of its successful headsets (headphone and microphone in one) wireless via Bluetooth, the S10-HD.

Although originally designed for athletes because they have a sweat-resistant material and a hydrophobic audio system (go figure ue marketing this term means), these headsets have been a hit with online gamers for their stamina 9 hours battery!

The S10-HD Motorola Bluetooth technology and Motorola still does not dare to try the version 3.0 to communicate effectively with mobile phones, perfect for those with an Xbox or a PS3.

Have volume controls and navigation (forward, back, FFW, FBW, play, pause, talk and end) on the leg of your hearing. In addition to comfortable are ultra light, with only 43 grams.

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Different Types of Bluetooth Computer Accessories

Bluetooth technology is a technology based on short-range radio frequency that enables wireless connection between devices such as Bluetooth computer accessories, mobile phones, and other peripherals. This technology allows transmission of signals over a short distance, thereby, simplifying how devices like Bluetooth computer accessories communicate and synchronize with each other.

With the popularity of Bluetooth technology, there are a host of Bluetooth computer accessories in the market today such as the following:

Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse: These devices are ideal for mobile users or basically anyone who wants to eliminate the clutter of wires on your work station. These Bluetooth computer devices works by connecting to the Bluetooth link in the computer or through a Bluetooth USB adapter. An ordinary keyboard and mouse transmits information to your computer but these Bluetooth computer accessories can even transmit information to the user.

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Benefits of Bluetooth Headsets and Speakerphones

Until recently, those who wanted to use wireless headsets and speakerphones only had few options but not anymore thanks to Bluetooth technology. Headsets and speakerphones enabled by Bluetooth are all on the rage today, causing these devices to become more accessible and affordable to an average person.

Today, there must be hundreds of different brands and models of Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones on the market. This is a result of the fact that mobile phones are part and parcel of our modern world and as more people seek better ways to use their mobile devices, accessories such as Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones have come to the picture.

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BlueZ: The Official Linux Bluetooth Protocol Stack

Developed by Max Krasnyansky in 2001, BlueZ stands strong in being the official Linux Bluetooth protocol stack. It was accepted by Linus Torvalds, the main man behind the Linux line of operating systems, and was included into the 2.4.6 kernel of Linux release. By year 2004, January 15, Marcel Holtmann stood as the head in maintaining the BlueZ, months after it was included into the 2.4.6 kernel of Linux operating systems.

In order to gain a grasp as to what BlueZ is, and why it is a big Bluetooth deal, a little understanding of Linux is required.

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Car Kits: Popular Bluetooth Car Accessories

Bluetooth technology is simply amazing.

Bluetooth is wireless and universal, making it quite versatile when talking about connecting various items for data transfer, aiding overall functionality and use. Named after King Harald Bluetooth, the late tenth century King of Denmark and Norway, King Harald is famous for uniting the various warring tribes of Denmark, a poetic metaphor to the universal connectivity capabilities of Bluetooth technology.

This universal connectivity is further enhanced with the fact that Bluetooth technology successfully operates on low power radio frequencies, making it wireless, eliminating the need for wires to connect various devices with each other, physically.

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A Review of Bluetooth Protocol Specifications

The Bluetooth protocol specifications define the technology’s radio frequency, link and application layers for use of product engineers or developers in designing voice, data and content-rich applications. The documentation of the Bluetooth protocol specifications include all the important information needed to guarantee that different types of Bluetooth-enabled devices will work together across continents.

There are two volumes of the Bluetooth protocol specifications – Volume I being the Core Specification that defines the base Bluetooth technology and Volume II being the Profile Definitions that identifies the specific applications of the fundamental technology while ensuring that devices of various manufacturers are interoperable. For copies of the complete protocol specifications, you can download them from the official website of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

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Creative Bluetooth Headsets: Wirelessly Impressive

To describe Bluetooth technology as convenient would be such an understatement. An understatement, because, aside from being convenient, Bluetooth technology is also universal, capable of connecting with and to various classes of gadgets, something which merits more than just a “convenient” description.

Impressive would be more fitting when finding the words to describe Bluetooth technology.

Wireless and universal, Bluetooth technology is truly impressive, and with these two as its two main features, it basically makes Bluetooth technology worthy of being hailed as such. Named after the late tenth century King of Denmark and Norway, Harald Bluetooth, the Bluetooth name is actually quite poetic as King Harald is known for uniting the warring tribes of Denmark during his time as king, pertaining to the universal connectivity nature of Bluetooth technology.

Because of this, it really isn’t a wonder why a number of Bluetooth enabled products abound the market these days. From Bluetooth enabled printers to Bluetooth digital cameras, Bluetooth Headsets stand to be one of the most popular of Bluetooth products available to the general market, with Creative, a brand known for their line of quality speaker systems, leading the way with their line of Bluetooth Headsets.

Here are two of the more popular of Creative Bluetooth Headsets today:

The Creative SL3100 Bluetooth Headset

Designed to work compatible with most MP3 players, the Creative SL3100 stands to be the perfect Bluetooth Headset when listening to music, without the hassle of wires, making one’s music listening experience more enjoyable than ever. Lightweight and easy to put on, regardless if one is indoors or outdoors, the Creative SL3100 Bluetooth Headset could successfully operate even up to ten meters away from its connection point source’s location.

The Creative SL3100 Bluetooth Headset comes with a patent pending wireless or wired feature, giving users the option to use it wirelessly, or wired, making it function with or without wires. Its integrated lithium ion battery could stand for up to 8 hours of music playing, as its ergonomic design makes it quite convenient to use weather at home or while travelling.
Bottom line, the Creative SL3100 Bluetooth Headset is impressive, living up to the Bluetooth technology powering it.

The Creative CB2462 Bluetooth Headset

Designed to work in conjunction with Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, the Creative CB2462 Bluetooth Headset brings wireless communication to newer, finer degrees of functionality and style.

Lightweight, elegantly fashionable, the Creative CB2462 Bluetooth Headset also has no problems connecting with one’s Bluetooth capable computers. Its ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use, as its full communication features, which include conference calls, and call waiting features, makes it an impressive tool in controlling one’s mobile lifestyle, truly defining its class as an impressive Creative Bluetooth Headset.

If quality sound and superb design is what you are after, go for Creative Bluetooth Headsets.

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