While you could use a set of headphones for some personal aural entertainment, why not share you wonderful music library with the world by using the Scosche boomBOTTLE rugged portable Bluetooth speaker instead? As its name implies, the speaker is effectively shaped like a water bottle and it is designed to fit perfectly in the water bottle cage on your bike. I’m not really sure where you would put your water then–maybe you’d need a camelback or something–but there you have it.

Of course, the rugged speaker doesn’t have to go in the bottle cage on your bike. It can be more versatile than that, taking your tunes wherever life’s adventures may take you. They say it’s well suited for camping, hiking, and otherwise enjoying outdoor activities. There’s a non-slip surface and, even if you drop it, there’s a shock-absorbing exterior, as well as a weatherproof design to handle whatever nature throws at you.

As far as tech specs, you can expect 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge via its pair of 3W speaker drivers, passive subwoofer, and pair of omnidirecitonal diffusers. There’s also a mic in there for Bluetooth handsfree calls. The grey Scosche boomBOTTLE is shipping now for $149.95 with blue, pink, yellow and green versions slated for next month.

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You probably have some great tunes kicking around on your smartphone, but your smartphone speaker is hardly the best way to share that music with your friends. You’re far better off using something bigger, yet still portable, in the form of the Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth Speaker, on sale now for about $70 off from the original list price.

Naturally, this portable speaker will work with any Bluetooth compatible device, but it also takes on the standard 3.5mm connection for other audio sources too. There are three front-facing speakers, including a powerful sub-woofer that comes backed with a proprietary passive bass radiator for added umph. And it’s a Bluetooth speakerphone too, so you’ll be able to make and take your calls through this device as well.

There’s an effective range of about 30 feet and the built-in rechargeable battery will give you up to eight hours of wireless music time and up to 40 days of standby time. Sound gets up to the 120dB SPL range, so don’t let the smaller size fool you either.

Available in your choice of black or white, the Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth Speaker is discounted down to $129.99 on Amazon, including free super saver shipping.

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Somehow, this product reminds me of Inspector Gadget, though it certainly doesn’t come with Penny and Brain. The Sony Ericsson LiveView Remote pairs up with your Android device and gives you easy remote access to all your pertinent data. And it’s on sale for 67% off.

While it is designed to work with Sony’s XPERIA line of smartphones, the Sony Ericsson LiveView will work just as easily with any number of Android smartphones and tablets. It pairs up via Bluetooth and its micro display can be used to show your text messages, Facebook updates, tweets and caller ID information. It can also be used to control your music — play, pause, next, previous, and volume — including a title track display.

In addition to the LiveView itself, the package contains a wristband so you can wear it like a watch and a clip for connecting to your backpack strap or wherever else. There’s also a microUSB charger and user guide in there. The LiveView itself measures 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.4 inches and weighs 0.5 ounces.

Pick up the Sony Ericsson LiveView for just $24.99 on Amazon.com, which is nearly $50 off the regular list price of $74.95. And yes, it qualifies for super saver shipping too.

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It’s a law pretty much everywhere now that you’re not allowed to talk on your cell phone while driving, but most places allow you to use a handsfree headset. If you’re looking for a great Bluetooth headset at a great price, you might want to check out the Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak. It’s on sale for 60% off.

The Motorola H17txt Bluetooth Headset comes with multiple ear loops, hooks and cushions for different wearing styles, so you should be able to find one that is most comfortable for you. It also comes with CrystalTalk Dual Microphone Technology that will suppress background noise and echo so that both members of the conversation can hear each other more clearly. This headset can also be used for streaming media and it has voice prompts to audibly tell you about battery level, mute status, and how to connect.

One of the more unique features is called MotoSpeak. When you pair it with your phone, the H17txt can read you your text messages so you don’t have to look at the screen. The text to speech system even understands 150 text acronyms like LOL, BTW and THX. You just need to get the free MotoSpeak app from the appropriate app store.

Regularly retailing for $99.99, the Motorola H17txt is on sale now for $40.78 on Amazon.com, representing a savings of $59.21. It also qualifies for free shipping!

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Wires? Who needs wires? If you want to share the tunes that you have stored on your iPhone with everyone else in the room, you can do that via Bluetooth with the GOgroove BlueSYNC universal speaker. It just so happens to be on sale for half price.

Regularly retailing for $79.99, the GOgroove BlueSYNC MC Universal Bluetooth Wireless Speaker System is now on sale for just $39.99. It works with just about anything that is Bluetooth-enabled, so that includes the wide range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and certain MP3 players. If it’s got compatible Bluetooth and it’s got music, you can play it through the GOgroove BlueSYNC MC.

What’s great is that you don’t get some cheap plastic speaker either. This has a great wood housing and acoustic chamber, offering you not only a higher quality look, but also a higher quality sound. There are a pair of 2.5-inch full-range drivers with a ported bass chamber. The GOgroove BlueSYNC MC measures 11″ x 3.75″ x 4″, making it easy to transport anywhere too.

You can pick it up on Amazon.com for $39.99, including free super saver shipping.

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When it comes to the world of Bluetooth headsets, one of the most trusted names in the industry is Plantronics. And now you can get one of their better Bluetooth headsets for quite the impressive price.

You see, the Plantronics Voyager Pro HD normally retails for $99.99, but that price has been slashed by $40 down to just $59.99. In signature Plantronics style, the Voyager Pro HD has a slightly longer boom microphone than what you may find on some competing devices. This means that the clarity of your voice should be improved, as the mic is closer to your mouth. The headset also boasts “brilliant, HD streaming audio.”

Since the headset is going to be on the side of your head, you might not notice that it’s running out of battery. The cool thing is that Plantronics has an app for iOS and Android that lets you remotely monitor the battery on your headset. Speaking of battery, you should get up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 120 hours of standby. It’s also nice how it can “sense” when you’re wearing it.

Pick up the Plantronics Voyager Pro HD Bluetooth headset on Amazon.com for $59.99, including free super saver shipping.

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Yes, it’s small enough to fit on your keychain and the iMpulse Bluetooth game controller is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. You get an analog thumbstick on the one side and four face buttons on the other side, making it suitable for a wide range of games. You can even flip it the other way for lefties, making this an ambidextrous controller.

Gaming on the go is just better with physical controls, but the developers wanted it to do more. For starters, it also works as a key locator. Using the corresponding app on your mobile device, you can get the iMpulse (which is naturally attached to your keychain) to beep. It can also function as a remote shutter for the camera app and a remote control for your mobile media player app too. That’s pretty useful if you ask me.

Head on over to the Kickstarter page and make a pledge. They’re almost at their $49,999 goal with just a little over a month to go. Pledge a minimum of $30 to get your hands on the tiny controller when it ships next February. They had some limited edition metal plated versions too, but those sold out.

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Who said all Bluetooth headsets had to look the same? The Plantronics Discovery 975 is one of the more unique headsets I’ve seen and it just so happens to be on sale for 58% off the regular price.

Really, it’s the design of the Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset that will catch your attention first. There is this square portion attached to the ear gel for a comfortable fit, and then you have an extended boom microphone to better pick up your voice when you’re on a call. But there’s more tech in there that you don’t really see too.

For example, this comes with dual-mic AudioIQ2 technology that is designed to cancel background noise and provide for superior clarity. There’s also a handy carrying case with an LCD display that doubles as a charging station, allowing you to triple your talk time when you’re on the go. QuickPair technology makes pairing easier too, plus the multipoint technology means you can pair it with more than one Bluetooth device at the same time.

I say it’s pretty slick and at just $54.98 on Amazon with free shipping (that’s $75.01 off the regular price of $129.99), the Plantronics Discovery 975 is a pretty good deal too.

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Some people will tell you that standalone GPS devices have gone the way of the dinosaur thanks to the rise of fully capable smartphones, but I disagree. Many of those apps still require you to have an active data connection and you either want to conserve that data bucket or you may not have a connection while on the open road. And when you can get a quality GPS for half price, you can’t really turn down that navigational opportunity.

Take the Garmin nuvi 1390LMT as a prime example. The regular list price for this GPS navigator is $229.99, but Amazon has slashed that price in half down to $114.99. This is mostly because there is a newer model out, but this version is still very solid. You don’t have to worry about getting outdated maps either, because this comes with free lifetime maps and traffic. This way, you always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs and navigation information.

As far as the core specs go, there’s a 4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen, preloaded City Navigator NT North America, and integrated Bluetooth with a mic and speaker for hands-free calling. The “advanced navigation features” shouldn’t be ignored either. The standard voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions are nice, but you get voiced street names, lane assist with junction view (I can’t stress enough how useful this is), and something called “ecoRoute” to help you save fuel.

I have one of these myself and it works like a dream. I paid more than this sale price for sure, so be sure to snatch up the Garmin nuvi 1390LMT for $114.99 on Amazon while you can. And yes, that includes free shipping.

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Just about everywhere these days has the laws in place that prevent you from using your cell phone while driving, but they generally allow for hands-free devices. And a Bluetooth speakerphone very easily fits that bill. The Motorola Roadster 2 is one such device and it happens to be on sale for $65.74.

While there are people that will likely prefer Bluetooth headsets, I find that using a Bluetooth speakerphone in the car is just more comfortable. The buttons are easier to reach and, clearly, they are also easier to see. The Motorola Roadster 2 easily clips onto your sun visor and if you use the free My MotospeakApp, it will even read out your incoming text messages for you. From there, you can use voice commands to reply or initiate texts.

One major advantage that this has over other similar Bluetooth speakerphones is its power-saving function. The Roadster 2 automatically turns on and connects to your phone when you enter the car, but it also turns itself off when you leave the car. This saves a lot of battery, in case you forget to turn it on and off manually. Should you feel so inclined, it can also be used to stream music from your Bluetooth phone or MP3 player. It can also connect to two phones at the same time and it has a built-in FM transmitter to straem the audio to your car speakers.

The regular price on the Motorola Roadster 2 is a fairly reasonable $99.99, but you can now save $34.25 (34%). Pick it up for $65.74 from Amazon, including free super saver shipping.

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