Review: New Headsets Let You Shoot The Breeze

BlueAnt's V1, which came out last year, was the first headset with built-in voice recognition. The Q1 improves on it with a sleeker look and sharper audio quality. In fact, the Q1 did very well both in noisy environments and in the wind, despite lacking an extended boom or a jawbone sensor.

So the Q1 is my pick of the batch. The voice-controlled interface alone makes it stand out, and the audio performance makes it even more attractive. Like other headsets, it works with Bluetooth-equipped phones from any wireless carrier. Unfortunately, the Q1 is sold only through Sprint stores until about June 7, when it will be available in other stores and online.

However, either of the other headsets will make a nice upgrade from earlier models, if your voice gets lost in the wind.

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On the Net:

http://www.myblueant.com

http://us.jawbone.com

http://www.plantronics.com