The Jawbone Bluetooth headsets from Aliph have been around for a few years now and have impressed many with their noise cancellation features. The original Jawbone would eventually be succeeded by the Jawbone Prime.

Aliph recently released the Jawbone Icon, a chopped down version of the Jawbone Prime, to bolster their line up. The Icon comes in an assorted colors and styles ranging from black dimpled to gray smooth to gold. Each with its own unique nickname (Hero, Rogue, Ace, Thinker, Bombshell, etc.)

We had the chance to take one of the Icons -- the Hero -- out for a test drive and just ease on past the break to see if the Icon lives up to standard its larger siblings established.

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With Christmas just around the corner, you may be looking for a headset for someone on your shopping list. If you haven’t checked it out already, take a look at the WMExperts Store Holiday Gift Guide. One of the products on the wish list of the illustrious Dieter Bohn is Motorola’s H17 Bluetooth Headset.

Motorola has been making headsets for a long time, and its product line includes some pretty impressive options. The H790 and the H15 are both solid headsets that we’ve reviewed in the past. The H17 takes a lot of design cues from the H15, most obviously the hinged boom microphone that doubles as a power switch.

Hit the link for my thoughts on the H17.

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We have a winner! WMExperts member "wagonis" was randomly select from the past two days' worth of comments and will soon be enjoying the Motorola H12 Bluetooth Headset. 

The winning comment was posted on our coverage of the NRG Miniweather application. Fear not, we'll have more free stuff coming up real soon. Stay tuned.

Just a quick reminder that if you're registered with us and leave a comment through mid-day Friday, you'll be in the running for a free Motorola H12 Bluetooth headset.

Full details in yesterday's post, and head here if you're not registered with us yet.

In the spirit of Summer, we're having a few accessory giveaways in the coming weeks. (What a giveaway has to do with the spirit of summer is a little bit of a mystery, but, hey, it sounds good.)

First up is a Motorola H12 Bluetooth headset. (Read our review here.)

So here's how it'll work: Over the next two days (cutoff being Friday at 1 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST), post a comment on any of the stories following this one, and we will randomly select a registered reader from them. Not registered? Do it here. It's easy. 

Once a winner is chosen, we'll shoot him or her a note, post their victory on the site for all to see and, oh, send the prize their way (sorry, no international shipping).

One of the more competitive segments in the Bluetooth Headset market is that of the premium headset. Jawbone, BlueAnt, Plantronics and Motorola are just a few of the heavyweights vying for the top spot; throwing the best technology they have into making the best products they can come up with. The way that these companies go about building a product that is head and shoulders above the rest of the industry varies. Some aim for a simple headset, with solid quality; while others try to pack as many features into a small package as possible.

Plantronics’ Voyager line has produced some amazing Bluetooth headsets through the years. Their Voyager Pro headset is a simple, straightforward design that is light on extra features and heavy on quality for a decent price of $89.95. With arguably as much or more experience in designing and building headsets as any other company, Plantronics has the expertise to really make a strong push the have one of the top headsets in the world.

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Odd shaped Bluetooth headsets are nothing new. In the last couple of years, it seems all of the manufacturers have tried one or two headsets that threw conventional designs out the window (remember the Bluetrek UFO).  While Motorola’s H15 Bluetooth Headset isn’t the weirdest kid on the block, but there are some rather distinct features that set it apart from the others.

For the full break down, follow me.

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Motorola has been maligned on this and other blogs due to some of their odd business choices over the last couple of years, in particular in regards to their Windows Mobile handhelds such as the Q series and the ever-unpopular Motosurf. Despite the apparent downturn of the Motorola monster, their other business aspects appear to be churning along nicely.

Motorola’s H780 Bluetooth Headset is one in a long and diverse line of Bluetooth headsets coming from Motorola. We’ve reviewed everything from the diminutive Mini H9 to the stylistically aggressive RAZRWIRE; and for the most part, we’ve been fairly happy with what we’ve found.

For the full review of the H780, you’ve come to the right place.

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These days, Bluetooth headsets are about as popular as a glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. This is due partially to the coolness factor of the technology as well as the various government laws requiring their use while driving. As the pool gets more crowded, it keeps getting harder to find that headset that is perfect for you.

Samsung is one of those names in the electronics world that is always considered one of the biggest in any niche. Whether it is TV's, Cameras, Bluetooth headsets or even the Windows Mobile phones that we are all so fond of; Samsung is one of the best in the business. Samsung's WEP-350 headset is designed in the image of some of the slimmest models available.

To get the full report on the latest from Samsung, click on through. 

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All of us know someone who is technophobic. The fear of technology, and sometimes just the fear of change, has prevented many people from making the move to a Bluetooth headset. The learning curve in deciphering the various beeps and led flashes is partially to blame for this phenomenon.

Jabra has been one of the top players in the headset market since before there was a market. Long a proponent of innovation and improvements technologically, they targeted a different kind of advancement with the BT4010 headset. In an effort to simplify, Jabra included an LCD screen with small icons that give quick and easy to understand feedback on the battery and connection status.

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