Nokia Launches BT Loopset for People with Hearing Aids
July 3, 2008 by Staff Techdrunk · Leave a Comment
Nokia recently announced the launch of its new accesory designed exclusively for people with hearing aids. The Nokia Loopset will be available at the market price of Rs. 13,500.
The Nokia Wireless Loopset, is equipped with a T-coil hearing aid or cochlear implant, which helps hearing aid users enjoy optimal audio quality and handsfree operation of their handsets and other compatible audio devices. The Loopset enables mobile calls to be recieved and handled wirelessly through the hearing aid. It is compatible with any handsets that features Bluetooth connectivity,
The BT Loopset has various other major features, including a vibrating alert, user adjustable sidetone level for enhanced clarity and voice control functions,
Peeta Piiparinen, R&D Specialist, Nokia.recently stated in a press release that “The Nokia Wireless Loopset provides hearing aid users with a hassle-free and handsfree connection to their mobile phones.Sound is amplified more efficiently, while the distance between the phone and hearing aid means that the possibility of interference is greatly reduced. The Loopset filters out background noise, which increases speech discrimination, and offers excellent audio quality in a range of environments such as the car, office, or even in windy conditions outdoors.”
The Nokia BT Loopset comes with a comfortable neckloop design, further enhanced with a single button for call handling and optimized volume range and frequency response.
Sony Unveils DR-BT 140QP Bluetooth Headphones!
June 19, 2008 by Staff Techdrunk · Leave a Comment
Sony Corporation has unveiled their latest Bluetooth headphones, known simply as Sony DR-BT140QP Bluetooth Headphones. These are an addition to the already booming market of Bluetooth audio devices. You would’ve an option to choose from various colors such as black, white, silver and pink. The headphones are priced at $100 per set.
These headphones work on the Bluetooth 2.0 platform and have a range of 10 meters. Besides this, these headphones include EDR and also support A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles. It is compatible with mobile phones, music players and One-Seg digital TV receivers. The Sony DR-BT140QP Bluetooth Headphones also come with a microphone and a 30mm driver unit. They have a Lithium-ion battery that offers 12 hours of playback and 200 hours of standby time.
