speakerphone – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:39:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg speakerphone – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 HiDock H1: ChatGPT-Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/hidock-h1-chatgpt-powered-audio-dock-with-ai-summary-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/hidock-h1-chatgpt-powered-audio-dock-with-ai-summary-review/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:39:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=408733 CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you have followed my reviews over the past few years, you would have noticed several that included photos of one or more of my multiple workstations. What is common with all of the photos is the number of gadgets that always seem to occupy the chaotic space on my desktops. Usually, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/10/hidock-h1-chatgpt-powered-audio-dock-with-ai-summary-review/feed/ 2 HiDock H1 ChatGPT Powered Audio Dock with AI Summary - Overview nonadult Jabra Speak2 75 speakerphone review – Can You Hear Us Now? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/24/jabra-speak2-75-speakerphone-review-can-you-hear-us-now/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/24/jabra-speak2-75-speakerphone-review-can-you-hear-us-now/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:38:43 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=387608 REVIEW – The bane of any office dweller’s existence is the meeting.  And whether it is because of COVID or just the geo-diverse nature of today’s business, more and more we’ve come to rely on conferencing equipment to enable clear communications.  The Jabra Speak2 75 is the latest in a strong lineage of speakerphones to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/24/jabra-speak2-75-speakerphone-review-can-you-hear-us-now/feed/ 0 Annke BSP001 – 360° Omni-directional Pick-up Conference Speakerphone review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/06/annke-bsp001-360-omni-directional-pick-up-conference-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/06/annke-bsp001-360-omni-directional-pick-up-conference-speakerphone-review/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:00:16 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=368231 REVIEW – Several months ago I returned to work full-time, but that does not mean that things returned to normal. Being in the office again after Covid looks quite different with what seems to be at least double the number of meetings, but with everyone attending from their offices or cubicles and all via Microsoft …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/10/06/annke-bsp001-360-omni-directional-pick-up-conference-speakerphone-review/feed/ 0 Beyerdynamic SPACE Bluetooth speakerphone review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/03/14/beyerdynamic-space-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/03/14/beyerdynamic-space-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:00:58 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=348477 REVIEW – I really don’t like using the speakerphone on my iPhone, because I don’t like how others sound when THEY’RE using a speakerphone. I don’t want to sound like I’m “in a cave” or distant. Maybe the Beyerdynamic SPACE speakerphone will put those concerns to rest for me. What is it? I know Beyerdynamic …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/03/14/beyerdynamic-space-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/feed/ 0 beyerdynamic | beyerdynamic SPACE – PURE FREE SPACE nonadult AverMedia AS311 AI Speakerphone review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/22/avermedia-as311-ai-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/22/avermedia-as311-ai-speakerphone-review/#respond Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:00:18 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=329132 REVIEW – Since the beginning of Covid, I have been working from my home office, and I have been able to test a few conferencing devices that vary from reasonably affordable to very expensive. Most have been the latter. I am now testing the AverMedia AS311 AI Speakerphone. What is it? The AverMedia AS311 AI …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/07/22/avermedia-as311-ai-speakerphone-review/feed/ 0 ClearOne Chat 150 USB speakerphone review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/01/clearone-chat-150-usb-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/01/clearone-chat-150-usb-speakerphone-review/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:00:17 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=317814 REVIEW – The ClearOne Chat 150 USB is a speakerphone accessory from one of the pioneers in the conference calling / phone switchboard arena. It is designed to work singly or in a daisy-chain configuration (using additional hardware) to serve small-to-medium sized conference rooms, but also works well for home office and personal use. What …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/03/01/clearone-chat-150-usb-speakerphone-review/feed/ 4 ClearOne Aura Versa 50 professional video and audio conferencing system review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/01/31/clearone-aura-versa-50-professional-video-and-audio-conferencing-system-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/01/31/clearone-aura-versa-50-professional-video-and-audio-conferencing-system-review/#respond Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:30 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=315275 REVIEW – With more people working from home nowadays, audio and video meetings have become commonplace. Being no stranger to the video meeting, I jumped at the chance to review the ClearOne Aura Versa 50 camera, hub, and speakerphone system. What is it? The ClearOne Aura Versa 50 is a plug-and-play system that includes the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2021/01/31/clearone-aura-versa-50-professional-video-and-audio-conferencing-system-review/feed/ 0 Jabra Speak 750 conference call speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/12/18/jabra-speak-750-conference-call-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/12/18/jabra-speak-750-conference-call-speaker-review/#respond Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:30:38 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=312150 REVIEW – Raise your hand if you’re quite over the fact that every meeting and relationship that used to take place in person is now a video-conference. The fuzzy video, poor lighting, and Carl, who can’t ever seem to keep his mike muted are grating on everyone’s last nerve. (You hear that, Carl!!) Well, one …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/12/18/jabra-speak-750-conference-call-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/08/25/anker-powerconf-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/08/25/anker-powerconf-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:57:50 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=303402 REVIEW – In recent months, I have been making Zoom calls to keep in touch with people – something I’ve never had to do before. My laptop’s speakers and microphone are not the best, and once while on a Zoom call, the person I was talking to told me that I sounded like I was …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2020/08/25/anker-powerconf-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/feed/ 8 eMeet OfficeCore M2 conference speakerphone review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/08/24/emeet-officecore-m2-conference-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/08/24/emeet-officecore-m2-conference-speakerphone-review/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:00:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=247263 REVIEW – Conference calls may be problematic if the local telephone system ineffectively captures voices or is not loud enough for everyone to hear the remote party. The eMeet OfficeCore M2 is a portable Bluetooth adapter for a mobile or telephony app that ensures great conference calls can be conducted anywhere. Read on to see what …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2018/08/24/emeet-officecore-m2-conference-speakerphone-review/feed/ 4 People will wonder if you stole a side mirror off a MINI Cooper when they see this speaker https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/12/11/people-will-wonder-if-you-stole-a-side-mirror-off-a-mini-cooper-when-they-see-this-speaker/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/12/11/people-will-wonder-if-you-stole-a-side-mirror-off-a-mini-cooper-when-they-see-this-speaker/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:05:35 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=146293 These cute little speakers from iUi look like someone pulled a side mirror off someone’s MINI Coooper and turned it into a speaker.  They connect wirelessly to your audio device through Bluetooth (AAC and apt-X Codec) or NFC; if your device has neither, the speakers also have a 3.5mm aux-in jack on the back.  The IUI …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/12/11/people-will-wonder-if-you-stole-a-side-mirror-off-a-mini-cooper-when-they-see-this-speaker/feed/ 1 Satechi BT Lite Bluetooth headphones review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/26/satechi-bt-lite-bluetooth-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/26/satechi-bt-lite-bluetooth-headphones-review/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:00:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=105549 Sometimes you really don’t want to be tethered by wire to your phone or MP3 player, and these days Bluetooth speakers and headphones are commonplace. Satechi was good enough to send us a pair of the BT Lite Headphones to review.  Now I’m used to being “Wired for Sound”, and I figured surely being wireless has …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/26/satechi-bt-lite-bluetooth-headphones-review/feed/ 0 BRAVEN Six Series Speakers – Recharge your music…and phone. https://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/18/braven-six-series-speakers-recharge-your-music-and-phone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/18/braven-six-series-speakers-recharge-your-music-and-phone/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=93662 Braven has just announced the Braven Six Series range of portable speakers.  Measuring in at 6.3 in. x 2.5 in. x 1.8 in. (16 cm x 6.5 cm x 4.6 cm) and weighing between 11.6oz/330g and 12.6oz/360g, each speaker is constructed of durable aluminum.  Each unit has two custom extended-range drivers and left and right channel passive …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/18/braven-six-series-speakers-recharge-your-music-and-phone/feed/ 2 iHome iDM15 Rechargeable Portable Bluetooth Speakers with Speakerphone for iPad/iPhone/iPod Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/10/18/ihome-idm15-rechargeable-portable-bluetooth-speakers-with-speakerphone-for-ipadiphoneipod-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/10/18/ihome-idm15-rechargeable-portable-bluetooth-speakers-with-speakerphone-for-ipadiphoneipod-review/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:00:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=78232 Almost every portable device available today has the capability to play music, and everywhere you look, you’ll see someone with earphones tuning out the world.  Earphones are great, but sometimes you want to listen to music without feeling so isolated or you want to share your music with others.  Many devices have built-in speakers now, …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/10/18/ihome-idm15-rechargeable-portable-bluetooth-speakers-with-speakerphone-for-ipadiphoneipod-review/feed/ 2 Plantronics introduces the K100 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/09/19/plantronics-introduces-the-k100-bluetooth-in-car-speakerphone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/09/19/plantronics-introduces-the-k100-bluetooth-in-car-speakerphone/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:00:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=49875 We all know that making and answering calls with a mobile phone while driving distracts you from the task at hand – actually driving the vehicle. Solutions to this problem include various hands-free systems like Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones. Plantronics has just introduced a new addition to the last category. It’s the K100 Bluetooth in-car …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/09/19/plantronics-introduces-the-k100-bluetooth-in-car-speakerphone/feed/ 4 Atomic9 Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/09/13/atomic9-bluetooth-wristband-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/09/13/atomic9-bluetooth-wristband-speakerphone-review/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:20:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=49192 We all know that due to safety reasons, we shouldn’t talk on cellphones when we’re driving. That’s why some states have instituted laws that prohibit holding a phone up to the side of your head to talk while driving. They require hands-free devices like visor mounted speaker phones and Bluetooth headsets. Today I want to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/09/13/atomic9-bluetooth-wristband-speakerphone-review/feed/ 1 Bluetooth headset not your thing? How about a wristband? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/07/29/bluetooth-headset-not-your-thing-how-about-a-wristband/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/07/29/bluetooth-headset-not-your-thing-how-about-a-wristband/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:34:14 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=45828 The Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone from Atomic9 is an alternative to wearing a Bluetooth headset or using a clip on visor speakerphone for your car. This one features audio caller ID, voice activated commands, vibration and sound alert options, up to 4 hours of talk-time and 160 hours of stand-by time. It’s available now for $99.99 …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/07/29/bluetooth-headset-not-your-thing-how-about-a-wristband/feed/ 2 Moshi Announces Voice Control Bluetooth Car Speakerphone https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/06/10/moshi-announces-voice-control-bluetooth-car-speakerphone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/06/10/moshi-announces-voice-control-bluetooth-car-speakerphone/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=41832 I’m a big fan of the Moshi voice controlled alarm clock and now they are offering a voice controlled Bluetooth car speakerphone. Just say “Hello Moshi” to activate 13 voice control commands that allow you to set up five speed dials, ask for a list of commands, call back the last incoming call, check the …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/06/10/moshi-announces-voice-control-bluetooth-car-speakerphone/feed/ 0 ZOMM Speaks, Alerts and Protects https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/06/05/zomm-speaks-alerts-and-protects/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/06/05/zomm-speaks-alerts-and-protects/#respond Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:30:52 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=41386 ZOMM is a multi-function gadget that can fit in your pocket. It is a wireless leash for your cellphone, that will signal with an audible alarm when you’re too far away from your phone, thus preventing lost phones. It also functions as a small handsfree speaker phone. The price isn’t bad either at $79.99]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/06/05/zomm-speaks-alerts-and-protects/feed/ 0 Novero TalkyOne Bluetooth Speakerphone Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/05/07/novero-talkyone-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/05/07/novero-talkyone-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 16:31:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=39676 Are you ready to go hands free but don’t want to stick a Bluetooth headset in your ear? I feel the same way. That’s why I’m trying to find the best Bluetooth speakerphone. We’ve reviewed different speakerphones here on The Gadgeteer before, but the one I am going to show you today raises the bar …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2010/05/07/novero-talkyone-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/feed/ 3 Green speakerphone – Scosche solCHAT https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/27/green-speakerphone-scosche-solchat/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/27/green-speakerphone-scosche-solchat/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:30:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20707 Green speakerphone – Scosche solCHAT Read More

]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/27/green-speakerphone-scosche-solchat/feed/ 1 Taurus LCD Bluetooth Visor Kit and Speakerphone Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/12/taurus-lcd-bluetooth-visor-kit-and-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/12/taurus-lcd-bluetooth-visor-kit-and-speakerphone-review/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:13:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=18499 There are dozens of hands-free kits on the market, but the Taurus from Mobilefun distinguishes itself with several unique features, one of which could cause your insurance rates to go up.  I’m going to take the unit for a test drive in my Taurus (the car) and I’ll let you know the results. Most of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/12/taurus-lcd-bluetooth-visor-kit-and-speakerphone-review/feed/ 6 Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/15/blackberry-visor-mount-speakerphone-vm-605-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/15/blackberry-visor-mount-speakerphone-vm-605-review/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:28:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17196 The Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone (VM-605) is a pretty, slick new device from RIM that combines a hands-free speakerphone with an FM transmitter to let you hear your Blackberry over the car’s speakers. In appearance and function, it is a piece of art. Besides a hands-free speakerphone, it is also billed as your gateway to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/15/blackberry-visor-mount-speakerphone-vm-605-review/feed/ 8 Parrot MINIKIT Chic Bluetooth Speakerphone Review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/07/parrot-minikit-chic-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/07/parrot-minikit-chic-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:31 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=17284 If you’re not a fan of Bluetooth headsets, but still wish to remain hands free while driving, there is an alternative – speakerphones. One such device is the Parrot MINIKIT Bluetooth speakerphone. Let’s take it for a spin. The Parrot MINIKIT is a visor mounted speaker / microphone that is available in a Chic and …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/07/parrot-minikit-chic-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/feed/ 1 Spotlight Gadget – Scosche solChat Solar Bluetooth Speaker Phone https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/03/17/spotlight-gadget-scosche-solchat-solar-bluetooth-speaker-phone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/03/17/spotlight-gadget-scosche-solchat-solar-bluetooth-speaker-phone/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:04:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=13237 The solChat from Scosche is a Bluetooth speakerphone for your car, that can charge via the built-in solar panel on the back, USB cable, and a 12V power cord. It has a simple 3 button design that forgoes a display, in favor of a voice that announces incoming calls.]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/03/17/spotlight-gadget-scosche-solchat-solar-bluetooth-speaker-phone/feed/ 0