BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset enables noise-free calls

Nathan Richardson — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:30:41 +0000

Blueant Q2 Wireless Bluetooth Headset

Blueant’s new Q2 bluetooth wireless headset may not be as crystal clear as having a person next to you, buts its claiming to be the closest out there. 1.5 years after the Q1 was released, Bluant has revealed the new Q2, and if it all works out as they have planned, the wait will well worth it. Aside from having superior noise reduction, The Q2′s state-of-the-art TTS (text to speech) engine will read out weather, news, sports, traffic updates and Microsoft’s Bing 411. The Q2 will also say who is calling you so you will not have to pick up your phone. When you get a call you simply say “ignore” or “answer and to make a call you simply say “phone commands.” If you are lucky enough to own an Android 2.0 smartphone or newer, the Q2 will actually read out SMS messages and E-mails for you! The Q2 features integrated A2DP streaming audio functionality, so you can listen to music, and get turn by turn directions from your GPS. Even better, you can even stream music from a bluetooth enabled computer to your phone. If you own a business, you can connect up to two phones and answer whichever one is ringing, and switch between phones and calls if both ring at the same time. The Q2 sells for $129 at AT&T.

BLUEANT WIRELESS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF BLUEANT Q2 WITH NEXT-GENERATION VOICE CONTROL & TEXT-TO-SPEECH TECHNOLOGY
Newest Model in Award-Winning Product Line Blends Form & Function to Deliver Industry-Leading Audio Quality, Voice Control and Wind Noise Resistance

Santa Clara, CA – July 28, 2010 – BlueAnt Wireless, a leading innovator of Bluetooth peripheral devices, today introduced the BlueAnt Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset, this next-generation product raises the bar in design, features and sound quality. The Q2 receive audio has been professionally sculpted to deliver the best sound performance ever heard on a Bluetooth headset.

The Q2 builds upon the breakthrough voice control technology debuted on BlueAnt’s award-winning Q1 headset with the addition of the first fully integrated text-to-speech feature, Wind Armour Technology™, the highest performance audio on the market and seamless integration with Microsoft Bing™ 411 for instant access to news, weather, sports and more.

BlueAnt Q2 has expanded the comprehensive voice command set that enables mobile users to easily pair, configure and control their device as well as make and receive calls. When the phone rings, users simply say “Answer” or “Ignore.” Making calls is equally simple, users only have to say “Phone Commands” to activate their phone’s voice-dialing features. With Q2, mobile users now can take advantage of the “caller name announce” feature that reads the name of incoming callers from a database of up to 2,000 mobile phone contacts, which are transferred automatically when the phone and headset are paired.

Industry-Leading Noise Reduction and Call Clarity
Additionally, BlueAnt has taken noise reduction to the next level with the introduction of Wind Armour Technology™. Based on years of research into wind noise performance, this unique solution combines patent-pending design features with BlueAnt’s advanced noise cancellation software to provide wind noise reduction at up to 22 miles per hour, which is twice the industry average. Dual microphones that utilize BlueAnt’s Voice Isolation Technology, as well as a precision-tuned 10mm speaker enable the Q2 to deliver unsurpassed call clarity and rich booming audio.

“The BlueAnt Q2 is the ideal companion for today’s smartphones with unparalleled features, design and sound quality,” says David Hogan, CEO of BlueAnt Wireless. “BlueAnt has been gaining strong global momentum with our award-winning products and now we are poised for even greater growth. With the BlueAnt Q2 Smart Bluetooth headset, ‘hearing is believing,’ as it’s clear we have delivered the most functional, comfortable, best sounding and easiest-to-use Bluetooth headset on the market.”

Hands-Free Gateway to the World
The BlueAnt Q2 provides seamless access to stock quotes, movie times, weather, sports, news and traffic updates through tight integration with Microsoft’s Bing 411 service. Additionally, the Q2 supports a free, downloadable Android™ application, which enables any Android 2.0+ handset to play text messages through the Q2 headset. BlueAnt also has partnered with Vlingo to ensure compatibility with its SafeReader application for hearing both text and email messages on Blackberry® smartphones and Android 2.0+ devices equipped with a Q2 headset.

Other advanced capabilities on the BlueAnt Q2 headset include A2DP audio streaming for listening to music, podcasts and turn-by-turn directions from a GPS navigation application while multipoint functionality lets mobile users connect and conduct calls on two mobile phones simultaneously. The Q2 utilizes BlueAnt’s Simply Connect technology, which talks users through the setup and pairing process without reading the manual.

Pricing and Availability
The BlueAnt Q2 is available at AT&T stores throughout the United States for an MSRP of $129. More information on the Q2 and other BlueAnt hands-free products and accessories can be found at www.blueantwireless.com.

BlueAnt Q2 Feature Summary:

- Voice control, voice dial and voice answer capabilities;
- Unsurpassed call clarity and rich booming audio;
- Professionally sculpted audio with advanced EQ
- New “caller name announce” text-to-speech supports up to 2,000 phonebook entries;
- Wind Armour Technology delivers industry-best wind noise reduction at up to 22 mph;
- BlueAnt Voice Isolation Technology enhances voice input and echo cancellation for superior sound quality;
- Optimized for Bing to hear movie times, stock quotes, weather and more on the go;
- Hear incoming text messages automatically with free-downloadable Android application;
- Vlingo SafeReader application enables Blackberry and Android users to hear incoming text messages;
- Multipoint feature connects to two phones at the same time and answers whichever one rings while letting users switch between calls on both phones;
- A2DP streaming for playback of music, podcasts and turn-by-turn direction information from a phone-based GPS application;
- Sophisticated design with intuitive voice controls;
- Simply Connect technology and embedded audio guides talk through setup and pairing;
- Full-duplex, high-volume speaker for a booming, rich sound;
- Free firmware upgrades for future-proof investment are available online;
- Hardware on/off switch; and Up to five hours talk time; 100 hours standby.

About BlueAnt Wireless
BlueAnt Wireless is a global technology company that provides the most innovative Bluetooth peripheral devices and accessories on the market. The company’s product portfolio includes hands-free, stereo audio streaming and wireless communications products with cutting-edge technology, design and features. BlueAnt’s products have been recognized for advancements in hands-free communications by receiving numerous prestigious industry awards. The company is based in Melbourne, Aus., with U.S. headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., and offices in Chicago and London. For more information, please visit www.blueantwireless.com.

The Q2 incorporates the BlueGenie™ Voice Interface software from Sensory, Inc. BlueGenie is a trademark of Sensory, Inc.

Bing is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. The Trademark BlackBerry® is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. BlueAnt Wireless is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited.

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Get tougher with BlueAnt T1 rugged Bluetooth headset

Michael Kwan — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:01:20 +0000

BlueAnt T1 Rugged Bluetooth headset

We’ve seen more than our fair share of rugged cell phones. We’ve also seen all sorts of rugged notebooks, PDAs, and other handheld electronics. What if you want to keep your hands free when you’re using these rough and tough gadgets? BlueAnt has the ticket, it seems, because they’re issuing a rugged Bluetooth headset.

What you see here is the new BlueAnt T1. It may look like any number of other Bluetooth headsets with its earloop and plain black appearance, but this is supposed to be one of the toughest headsets on the market today. Solid Snake would approve.

Rather than use a standard-issue plastic outer shell, the BlueAnt T1 uses a special protective skin that allows it to survive a little more abuse – i’m talking about delivering clear audio in wind speeds of up to 22 mph while cushioning against impact and protecting against things like dust and moisture. The special skin is lightweight, made of silicon so you won’t notice any extra bulk.

The usual slate of techie goodness can be found in this thing too. It has the same verbal caller ID and voice-activated features that you’d find with other BlueAnt Bluetooth devices, 2,000 phone book entries, and A2DP streaming. You can even say “Answer” to pick up an incoming call (or “Ignore” to, well, ignore it). The BlueAnt T1 hits the usual suspects this May with an $80 MSRP.

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BlueAnt Stereo F4 Interphone Motorcycle Kit Does BT

Michael Kwan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:47:44 +0000

People who ride around on four wheels have the opportunity to use a series of different Bluetooth car kits. They can use a headset, speakerphone, or even something integrated into the car stereo. BlueAnt is paying a little attention to the two-wheeled counterparts with the launch of the Stereo F4 Interphone Motorcycle Kit.

It may be winter and you may not have much of an opportunity to go for a cruise in this snowy weather, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t prepare yourself for the spring and summer months ahead.

With the Stereo F4 Interphone Motorcycle Kit from BlueAnt, riders can communicate wirelessly with their phones, but this helmet-based solution will also connect to GPS devices for voiced turn-by-turn directions and audio devices for A2DP-sourced music.

Seeing how quality motorcycle helmets aren’t exactly cheap, it’s not surprising that BlueAnt is asking for $225 for each “wireless entertainment system.” You can choose between full-faced and open-faced helmets, but try to keep the music at a reasonable volume. Wouldn’t want you to miss the warnings of your road companions.

Source: Crunchgear

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