

Helmet Headsets

Benchmark Helmets is offering Bluetooth headsets and helmets for the scooter and motorcycle set. The Camos lineup supports A2DP / hands-free functions, are waterproof, have directional microphones with noise canceling technology, stereo speakers, and 10-hours of talk time (150-hours in standby). The BHS-500 will cost $149, and the $199 BHS-600 has the ability to form a wireless intercom system with another BHS-600.

Pioneer In-Dash Nav

For $1600 you can have Pioneer’s latest in-dash navigation system. The AVIC-X3 comes with a motorized, flip-out seven-inch touchscreen, optional iPod / Bluetooth compatibility, CD or DVD playback, XM / XM NavTraffic-readiness, and a Tele Atlas database.
Need music? It’s got that too with MP3, WMA, AAC, and DivX. Or use the CD-BTB200 adapter to wirelessly stream form your mobile handset.

SportsCast Wireless Football Scoreboard

For $99 at Brookstone, you can get the sports-lover in your household the "SportsCase Wireless Football Scoreboard," a cannot-live-without gadget that delivers stats and scores for every team, every game, every quarter or inning. Scores are received wirelessly via satellite signal, with updates every 15 minutes—no TV, PC or subscription needed

Belkin’s N1 Vision Router – So Sexy it Should Wear Clothes

Belkin’s been making some nice gear lately, and this beauty joins the best of it. The N1 Vision wireless router supports 802.11n draft 2.0, as well as /b and /g (but no /a), but its the LCD that shows network performance that tickles my fancy. It can display overall network performance, as well as utilization by host. Nifty. Pricing? Heck, who cares about pricing?

Verizon’s USB EV-DO Modem Almost Available

Now, personally, I wonder a bit at the usefulness of a USB wireless broadband solution. I see the entire purpose of solutions such as Verizon’s implementation of EV-DO to be portable, meaning either integrated in a notebook or at worse add via PC Card or ExpressCard.
Obviously, though, Verizon disagrees, as they’re pretty darn close to releasing their Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U USB modem. It’ll have a dock, a removable battery for added power when necessary, and all that, but it’ll still be something hanging off the back (or front or side or whatever) of your notebook as you’re sitting in Starbucks sipping latte. I suppose they’re entitled to sell whatever they want, in this case for $179 after rebate and two-year contract.
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