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BlueAnt X3 High Performance Bluetooth Headset The award winning X3 micro Bluetooth headset is one of the smallest and best performing headsets available in the world. It comes from the manufacturer of our best BlueTooth portable car kit, the SuperTooth II. Lightweight, stylish and comfortable, the X3 micro is the ultimate Bluetooth accessory for people on the move. The X3 micro can be paired to 3 different Bluetooth devices and comes with multiple charging options including USB, wall and in car chargers. The X3 micro is a high quality full duplex Bluetooth headset backed by a 2 year hardware warranty. It has an amazing 7hr Talk/180hr Standby Battery capacity which is remarkable for a device this small. Available in black, white, bronze, red and pink. What makes this product unique is the following... Small ergonomic design (only 2” long) Can be worn in the ear, or over the ear Choice of color preference USB, wall and in car chargers provided Pairs with 3 Bluetooth devices Lightweight (less than one half ounce) 2 year warranty Dr Wireless Price $69.99 Please specify color choice (white, black, red, bronze or pink)

 

New BlueAnt V12 BlueTooth headset with caller ID The BlueAnt V12 Bluetooth headset with LCD display, caller ID and vibrating call alert is packed with some truly advanced features. The automatic backlit LCD screen offers advanced features such as 12 number caller ID, battery and volume level indicators, and the last 10 number caller history. With voice dial, vibrating caller alert and a micro usb neckstrap, the lightweight (1/2 ounce/16 grams), V12 Bluetooth headset is the full featured Bluetooth headset at an affordable price. With an extended battery life of up to 12 hours talk time and 15 days standby time, the V12 is built to keep you on the move. Innovative yet simple to use, the cutting edge BlueAnt V12 is the Bluetooth headset that communicates with you. Dr Wireless Price $79.99

SuperTooth II "Light" Speakerphone Stylish in design, easy to use and with no installation requirements, the new BlueAnt Supertooth Light offers the latest in sun-visor mounted handsfree speakerphone technology. The BlueAnt Supertooth Light delivers all the latest technology employing the brand new Clear Voice Capture (CVC) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) to help achieve its outstanding audio qualities. The BlueAnt Supertooth Light uses real-time audio to process any echo or background noise resulting in the improvement of the sound quality of the user’s voice regardless of whether the car is stationery or travelling at high speed. It also adjusts sound levels to compensate for loud engine noise or external noise created when the windows are wound down. Dr Wireless Price $99.99

 

SuperTooth II Speakerphone...The Original The Supertooth II handsfree speakerphone provides the user with exceptional sound quality via totally wireless Bluetooth technology. Mounted on a magnetic clip attached to the vehicle's sun visor, the Supertooth II is the ideal Bluetooth handsfree solution requiring zero installation costs, as well as the ability to change vehicles quickly and easily. With an built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery offering an amazing 20 hours talk time and 800 hours standby time, the Supertooth II allows you to hit the road and communicate on the move in a seamless and technologically advanced manner. This device also works great as a speakerphone in your home or office. Dr Wireless Price $129.99

X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset The X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a portable multi-function device utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies allowing you to stream high quality music and make voice calls using a mobile phone, pda, or computer - without wires attached to the headset.Connect directly to A2DP* compatible phones and computers or utilize the supplied BlueAnt Audio Streamer to connect to any MP3 player, iPod, or DVD etc and stream music direct while answering calls from a phone. Open your favourite VOIP program and talk anywhere in the world. With a detachable microphone, USB and AC charging options, the X5 is a complete mobile communications accessory for people who require wireless freedom. Dr Wireless Price $139.99

Sonic A2DP BlueTooth Speakers The Sonic A2DP Bluetooth Speakers provide the user with high quality stereo audio and an amazing array of connectivity options. Sonic supports the latest cutting edge Bluetooth mobile phones that stream A2DP stereo audio. Utilizing the latest technologies, this innovative device requires no installation and can be used anywhere from home to office, even in a vehicle. -Stream music & answer VOIP calls from your Windows PC / Laptop -Stream music & answer calls from your mobile phone or PDA* Plug in your iPod or MP3 music play Dr Wireless price $149.99

 

H3 RAZR BlueTooth Headset Motorola RAZR H3 BlueTooth headset was designed specifically to complement the Motorola RAZR V3 mobile phone. Complete with superior audio quality, unbeatable battery time and an ergonomic design, the Motorola RAZR H3 promises to keep all your communication needs at your fingertips. A perfect companion for the ultra thin Motorola RAZR V3 or a variety of Bluetooth 1.2- and 1.1-enabled mobile phones, this headset is a savvy and sophisticated way to communicate on-the-go. Fashion, Form and Function Focusing on fashion, form and function, the ergonomic Motorola RAZR H3 provides an enhanced ear seal for superior audio performance and comfortable wear over extended periods. For added user convenience, it can be worn on either ear. MSRP $129.99 Dr Wireless Special $89.99

 

H700 BlueTooth Headset The best just got better. With proven 5th generation technology and form, the Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset enhances the popular folding microphone design with superior audio performance, echo cancellation technology and an approximate 30% reduction in size.  Discriminating consumers will welcome the Motorola H700 because it eliminates wires while delivering crisp, clear communications. With a 10 meter (30 feet) connectivity range, new levels of comfort and simple one-touch access to your most desired features, wireless has never looked so good. MSRP $119.99 Dr Wireless Special $99.99.

 

BlueTooth Stereo Headset/Handsfree The HT820 supports both headset and hands-free to connect to a phone via Bluetooth. It also supports two new Bluetooth profiles for audio, one for receiving stereo broadcast and the other for controlling audio devices. If you have an audio device that supports the profiles, or you have the apporpriate adapter, the headset will be able to pause your music when you take an incoming call, and you can even skip tracks using buttons right on the headset. If, however you don’t have a Bluetooth audio device or adapter, you can plug a player into the ‘phones using a cable, in which case, the HT820 will mute the audio when you get a phone call, but won’t be able to pause it. MSRP $129.99

/OAKLEY RAZRWires Motorola's best BlueTooth handsfree device ingeniously mounted on a stylish pair of OAKLEY glasses. The multi-directional ear boom adjusts perfectly to fit in your ear more comfortably than conventional over-the-ear models. The design is perfectly weighted and the ear piece is perfectly designed for those hard-to-hear situations when the windows or the top is down. They come in Black, Silver or RootBeer (pictures). MSRP $249.99

 

NOKIA's E-61 international Unlocked PDA is in stock! This new 3G World PDA features an incredibly well lit Qwerty keyboard, WiFi, BlueTooth, Symbian 9.1 OS, VOIP over WLAN, removable Mini SD Card memory storage, BlackBerry Connect, Push-to-Talk and a heck of a lot more cool features. This model is ideal for world travelers since it supports four GSM world frequencies as well as WCDMA. Since this model is not officially available in the US, we are importing them from NOKIA of Finland. Until now, NOKIA has dabbled with PDAs like the 9200, 9300 and 9500 series with mixed results. The E-61 is proof that NOKIA is finally going after PALM, and BlackBerry for the lucrative PDA market. I am currently using this model and have enabled the BlackBerry Connect "push" e-mail feature as well as T-Mobile's WiFi Hotspot service. The E-61 synced well with my Microsoft Outlooks and is our current Rolls Royce of high end PDAs. MSRP $499.99

Bluetooth®General Information 1. What is Bluetooth®? Bluetooth is a low bandwidth, wireless networking technology designed primarily to replace cables for communication between personal computing and communication devices. It is intended to be used for both voice and data communications. Back to top 2. Why is it called Bluetooth? The Bluetooth name refers to King Harald "Bluetooth" Blaatand, a famous Danish king of the 10th century, who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology era, Bluetooth was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries. 3. What is the history of Bluetooth? Bluetooth was initiated by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba in early 1998. These companies later formed a special interest group known as the Bluetooth SIG. The Bluetooth 1.0 specifications were released on July 26, 1999, but the technology has only recently become inexpensive enough for widespread use. 4. How does Bluetooth fit in with WiFi? The 802.11b (WiFi) standard is commonly used for wireless networking. Bluetooth is not a competitor with 802.11b, but rather a complement to it. While 802.11b is generally a replacement for wired local area networking, Bluetooth is a replacement for cables between individual devices. Bluetooth is designed to link devices with low bitrate requirements within a very short range. Bluetooth is part of the 802.15 standard. 5. What are some of the uses of Bluetooth? Depending on the Bluetooth profile supported, Bluetooth technology has the capabilities to wirelessly synchronize and transfer data among devices. The Bluetooth audio capabilities can be used for cordless telephony and headset applications. The exact functionality provided by a Bluetooth enabled device depends on the Bluetooth profiles included (Please see the Bluetooth profile section below for more details about the Bluetooth profiles supported by Verizon Wireless’ products). 6. Is Bluetooth typically built in to laptops/computers? Bluetooth is not generally built in to most laptops sold in the US today. However, a Bluetooth adaptor can be added to a laptop either as a PCMCIA card or a USB dongle (which looks like a memory stick). If a Bluetooth adaptor is added to a laptop or computer, a Bluetooth client must be installed on the computer to be able to use Bluetooth. 7. What is A2DP Technology? A2DP technology is a new music revolution allowing you to send CD quality stereo music from one device to another without wires. A2DP is stereo music sent over Bluetooth without the hassle of plugging cables. Bluetooth Wireless Technology with A2DP technology makes mobile phones, pda’s and computers capable of streaming music directly to products such as the X5 Stereo Headset or the Sonic Portable Speakers.The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) is just one of the modes available for Bluetooth technology. Profiles 1. What are Bluetooth profiles? A profile is a description of how to use a specification to implement a given end-user function. The International Standards Organization (ISO) first came up with the idea of profiles. In Bluetooth, there are several profiles available and they are arranged in a hierarchical fashion, as illustrated in this diagram. For example, in order to use the headset profile, a device must also include the lower level profiles such as the serial port and general access profiles. 2. Why don't all BlueTooth phones support all three profiles Each wireless carrier determines which profiles are available on their BlueTooth phones. Most carriers do not disable profiles but there are exceptions. With Verizon Wireless, their Motorola v710 currently only supports the following Bluetooth profiles: * Headset-for connecting Bluetooth headsets/Hands-free-for connecting hands-free car kits * Dial-up Networking (DUN)-to allow the handset to be used as a modem. The Motorola v710 currently does not support certain other Bluetooth profiles such as: * File/object transfer (for transferring pictures, ringtones, games or other files) * Synchronization (for synchronizing calendar/contacts files)Back to top T-Mobile's BlackBerry 7100 also comes with the Dialup Networking feature disabled. Fortunately, we have models that are not restricted and their are "Hacks" that overcome these issues. Sprint's TREO 650 was initially released without the DUN capability. SprintPCS has indicated they will provide a software patch to overcome this problem shortly. 3. What is the Bluetooth bonding process? All Bluetooth accessories must go through a bonding process with the handset before they can be used. The bonding process consists of ensuring that the handset Bluetooth radio is on, placing the handset in Bluetooth discovery mode (in which it searches for discoverable accessories), selecting the appropriate Bluetooth device (after discovery), and entering the appropriate PIN number. Once a Bluetooth accessory has been bonded with the handset, it can be used with the handset, without the need for rebonding, assuming the appropriate profile exists for the required service. 4. What is the Bluetooth headset profile? The Bluetooth headset profile allows the use of a Bluetooth headset with a Bluetooth phone. 5. What is the Bluetooth hands-Free profile? The Bluetooth hands-free profile allows the use of hands-free devices, such as car kits. 6. What is the Bluetooth Dial-up Networking (DUN) profile? The Bluetooth dial-up networking profile allows the use of the Bluetooth handset as a modem. In this configuration, Bluetooth acts as a replacement for the cable that is used to connect the computer to the handset in tethered mode. The user has several steps to take before Bluetooth dial-up networking can occur: 1. The laptop/computer must have Bluetooth capability (typically by using a PCMCIA card or USB dongle for hardware and the associated Bluetooth client for software) 2. The laptop/computer must be bonded to the handset 3. A dial-up networking profile must be created on the laptop/computer (e.g., manually created using the Microsoft wizard or automatically created by the carrier's client software.Back to top Setup of Bluetooth Accessories 1. How do I set up a Bluetooth headset? Follow these steps: 1. Put the headset accessory in "Discovery Mode" (or discoverable) · For Motorola device, turn off, then press and hold power for 8 seconds. Headset power light will remain on · NOTE: Setting a device into discoverable mode varies by OEM. See accessory manual on how to make device discoverable. 2. Power on the Phone 3. Select Menu>Settings>Connection 4. Highlight Bluetooth and select OK 5. Scroll to Setup>Power 6. Set to ON (this powers ON the Bluetooth radio) 7. Press Back to return to Bluetooth Screen 8. Select Handsfree 9. Press OK to look for devices (this causes the handset to look for discoverable accessories) 10. Phone will scan for all Bluetooth Devices 11. Highlight device (headset) that you wish to pair with your phone, press OK · You MAY be prompted for a PIN code · The default for Motorola hands-free accessories is 0000 12. When successful, headset accessory will beep and light will flash 2. How do I get help setting up accessories other than headsets? 1. What are the basic Bluetooth data rate specs? Bluetooth supports both voice and data. The voice channels operate at 64 kbit/s. The Bluetooth 1.0 data rates include an asymmetric data rate (one way) of 721 kbit/s (while permitting 57.6 kbit/s in the return direction); and a symmetric data rate of 432.6 kbit/s. Bluetooth 2.0 has been designed to be backward compatible with existing Bluetooth devices, and will offer data transmission rates up to 12 Mbps. 2. What are the basic Bluetooth range specs? There are three classes of Bluetooth devices: Class 1, 2, and 3. The class specifies the transmit power of the device which affects the range (higher transmit power allows greater range). The Motorola V710 is a Bluetooth Class 2 device. The Motorola V710 can be used with Bluetooth Class 1, 2, or 3 accessories up to a maximum range of 33 feet (10 meters). Why your carrier does not want you to know about BlueTooth If you haven't heard about BlueTooth technology, you are not alone. I find it astounding that such a convenient wireless connectivity solution like BlueTooth has not gone mainstream by now. The only possible reason...Profitability! This technology is FREE. Unlike 802.11 (WiFi), this service works without any special internet services or additional feature add-ons needed. With BlueTooth, it is possible to send pictures, text messages, or files for FREE as long as both devices are within a 30' radius. Of course, if you do subscribe to your carrier's data services, it is even possible to utilize your BlueTooth phone as a wireless dial-up connection for your laptop. Dr Wireless has modem scripts that will enable your BlueTooth phone to serve as a wireless dial-up modem for your Laptop. This solution also works with Mac OS 10.2 or later PowerBooks. If your Laptop does not have built-in BlueTooth, no big deal. CALTECH Wired and most other computer stores sell BlueTooth USB adapters with the necessary BlueTooth connectivity software. Simply plug in a tiny BlueTooth USB Wireless adapter and you are in business. The GSM carriers have offered BlueTooth enabled models for years. We are just now receiving BlueTooth models for SprintPCS, Verixon and NEXTEL. Up until recently, the CDMA carriers (SprintPCS and Verizon Wireless) as well as NEXTEL had pretty much ignored BlueTooth technology. This will change for 2005. Recently, Acura, Toyota and several other auto manufacturers have introduced BlueTooth Wireless carkits. See all of the Dr Wireless BlueTooth enabled phones under our Products/Phones and Products/PDAs sections. For pricing on the above items, please visit our accessories page.