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Pretty strong words from Nokia calling its new BH-905 headset “the best headset ever made.” The claim comes as a result of a partnership with Wolfson Microelectronics to add its 10-microphone “feed-forward” active noise-cancellation technology to the headset — 8 mics for capturing background noise, 2 for your voice. The headset can connect wirelessly over Bluetooth or via a selection of plugs for your home stereo, MP3 player, or airplane jack. It also features high-performance speakers with stainless steel audio controls on one can, phone controls on the other. They’ll hit globally in August for a steep pre-tax price of €285 / $403. Hey, that’s not bad for the best ever.

[Thanks, Stephen R.]

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Nokia’s Bluetooth BH-905 is ‘the best headset ever made’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Plantronics isn’t planning to share intimate details about its Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset until April 23rd, but evidently its supply chain executives didn’t exactly touch base with marketing before sending out stock to Best Buy. Jeff and John both managed to procure the $119.99 Bluetooth headset over the weekend, and we’ve got the shots to prove it. Based on the teaser site down in the read link, this here headset should be it’s most advanced yet, but for a buck twenty, it better answer and respond to our calls without us having to intervene.

[Thanks, Jeff and John]

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Plantronics Voyager PRO gets purchased, unboxed early originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I love the springtime, because all the little birdies are singing “cheap, cheap, cheap.”

1. You’ll never know what you’ll find on Cheap Geek: today I’m bringing you big savings on a flat-screen monitor from a company you’ve heard of! That never happens. Grab an Acer V Series 17-inch LCD monitor for only $98.24 from Buy.com, and get free shipping. It comes with a 3-year warranty and is even wall-mountable.

2. If you’ve got a summer cruise coming up, this is a great deal. Buy.com is offering the Polaroid t833 waterproof digital camera for $132.95, with free shipping. It’s perfect for pool and beach shots, and the price makes it a fun purchase rather than a serious expense. It has an 8 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.5-inch viewing screen.

3. If you’ve been getting into Skype calling, a good headset could make your computer calls easier. Try this Logitech PC120 headset, which Discount ID is selling for only $9.90.

Bonus Deal: Check out HP’s two-day Monster Sale for discounts on desktops, notebooks, printers, and more.

It may be just another Tuesday, but at least there’s some fresh deals to brighten your day. Check out Gearlog’s deals for Tuesday, March 10:

1. Buy.com is letting you save up to 50 percent off of select Bluetooth headsets. Find brands like Motorola, Jabra, and Tritton. You can get the Aliph Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset with Noise Assassin for $74.99, saving you $64.96. Plus, how cool is the term “noise assassin?” Check out this and other bluetooth deals until March 31.

2. Get the Sandisk 2GB Sansa Fuze MP3 Black Bundle with a Sandisk microSD 1GB card for 56 percent off of the original price. Originally $89.99, you can get the player for just $39.99 from Amazon.com. It has 24 hours of battery life, and can store up to 4500 songs. It also has digital FM radio with 40 preset stations, and it has a voice recorder with built-in microphone. That’s a lot for such a small price.

3. If you’re in the market for an iPod nano, now is a good time to buy one. This week only, Best Buy is offering a free speaker system when you buy the latest nano. The ArtDio speaker system has 4 watts of power, giving it a sharp sound. You can also get free shipping on the speakers. Check it out, but remember, the deal ends at the end of the week.

Razer’s Carcharias headset is yet another audio-related diversion for the input peripheral company, and as with its mighty impressive Mako 2.1 sound system, this here headset was remarkably solid. Originally announced at CES this year, this gaming headset is a multi-functional tool that works first and foremost as a two-way communication device for gamers who love to yap while fragging. Secondly, it can double as a really, really decent set of cans. The flip-down microphone can easily fold up and out of the way, and considering just how light these are, they can be worn for hours on end (trust us, we tried) without any sort of ear pain and unusual pressure on your dome.

The lengthy braided cable was slick, the in-line remote was a thoughtful touch and the headband was amongst the most comfortable we’ve had the pleasure of coming into contact with at this price point. When speaking with Razer CEO Robert Krakoff, he confessed that these were specifically designed to be worn comfortably for upwards of 10 hours, and we believe it. He also noted that customers were clamoring for deeper bass response in its headphone products, and yet again, it delivered in bringing the low-end to these cans. Not once did we feel the bass was magnified out of proportion, and while it’s obviously designed to let gamers feel the “booms,” we thoroughly enjoyed how it handled good ole rock ‘n roll.

All in all, we’re comfortable recommending these to PC gamers who could also use a new pair of headphones for music alone. At $79.99, these are solid enough to last you for quite some time, and the superior comfort level here is really what sets it apart. Razer may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think audio, but these are definitely worth a listen.

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Razer Carcharias headset: unboxing and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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