Many companies claim to have the “smallest” bluetooth headset, but this Bluetooth device concept puts the pill in Pillete. With its pill-like design (and not much bigger than a pill either), the Pillete uses a high-performance microphone to maintain optimal voice quality in an extremely compact size.
The device comes in a pill that is enabled to work when it is folded into a “L” shaped ear bud. It also looks pretty. Always a plus. — Andrew Dobrow
Plantronics recently released its Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset. A headset that Plantronics claims reduces background noise by 50%. The sound quality still maintains a high resonance, even with the noise-reduction, thanks to AudioIQ, the first ever DSP sound technology that automatically optimizes the clarity of sound for both the caller and the person on the other line. AudioIQ also constantly adapts to any background noise as it happens.
Verizon users will know the “Can you hear me now?” catch phrase, and with the Discovery 665, odds are that they do hear you now. The QuickPair feature allows for easy set-up and syncing, along with a car charging system, visual call, and an LED low battery indicator. Do you have odd shaped ears? You’re not alone, and Plantronics allows for all ear types with the customizable eartips. Available now for £69.99 ($135.95). — Andrew Dobrow
There seems to be an infinite amount of “smallest ever”’s as of late. And with our ever decreasing hardware, I wouldn’t doubt these claims to all be true. The question we guess is, How small is too small? So far, we haven’t seen proof to even think “too small” exists. The Sagem H4 Bluetooth Headset is said by Sagem to be the smallest ever made.
The H4 measures in at a tiny 35 x 18 x 12.5mm. Yes…we did tell you it was gonna be small. At a devastatingly light weight of 8g, the black design is a little boxy for our tastes, yet those with the need for smaller electronics, or those with really, really small ears would find great use in the H4.
Along with the small stature and somewhat awkward design, the H4 has two custom buttons which allows you to call two of your pre-programmed numbers with one press action. The headset also supports voice activated calling if your phone is down with the tech jive. You get 5 hours of talk time and 100 hours of standby with its tiny battery. Pick one up for £53. — Andrew Dobrow
Company Page [Sagem, via Tech Digest]
