You can purchase the Jabra BT8040 Bluetooth Headset from Amazon.com.

The Jabra BT8040 Bluetooth headset is a sleek and stylish headset that offers quality features and innovative design ideas. The headset's standard functions include MultiPoint Technology (which is the ability to connect to two different devices simultaneously), noise reduction, volume equalization and A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for streaming music wirelessly. This small device offers a performance that outshines others in its class, with a price tag that keeps it affordable.

Jabra has a good reputation when it comes to Bluetooth headsets, and based on my evaluation, the BT8040 is standing up to its promises. Its slim profile and modern two tone casing make it an attractive piece of ear wear for male or female users. And in my opinion, if I have to have something attached to the side of my head that makes me look like I'm talking to an invisible friend, then it better at least look sharp. Even though this Bluetooth headset offers a few options not seen with other headsets, it is still a device that takes a bit of getting used to.

What's in the Box?

• Jabra BT8040 headset
• Three sizes of ear gels - S, M, LG
• Quick start guide
• User manual on mini disk
• Wall charger
• USB charger
• Handy warning pamphlet in various languages

Features

• Sleek lightweight design
• Two tone housing
• Discrete center button
• Volume controls
• LED indicator light
• Variety of comfort fit ear gels
• MultiPoint technology for using w/ multiple devices
• A2DP for streaming music wirelessly
• Noise reduction for optimal sound quality
• Wall or USB charging
• Last number redial
• Quiet mode and low battery indicator

Cell Phones Hit Austin High

(ABC 6 NEWS) -- They've become an indispensable part of life in the 21st century.

And with the start of a new school year, the Austin school district is taking a new approach to the way it deals with students and cell phones.

A high school student without a cell phone is a rarity.

"I would guess that 80 percent or more have cell phones," says Brad Bergstrom.

And for several years, Austin high school has had a policy on where and when they could be used.

"From 7:55 to three o'clock students were to put them into their locker and they were not to be used at all," says Bergstrom.

But it proved to be a tough policy to enforce.

"I’ve seen some interesting techniques of sneaking it past teachers, I’ve seen it in the folder, in the side, there's a lot of different ways," says Jay Ettinger, AHS Student Council VP.

And some of the uses were legitimate like calls to and from parents.

"Plans have changed, I need you to pick up your sister or brother or I’ll be there at such and such a time to pick you up," Bergstrom.

So when the AHS site leadership team sat down to review the policy, it recommended a change.

Since Austin High School is a place of learning, administrators felt that could also extend to cell phones.

So this year, cell phones at ahs are allowed, at times.

"We’re allowed to have cell phones in between passing time in the hallways and at lunch time and before and after school, but they're not allowed during class times," says Christian Folken.

"If we're going to utilize it as a society why not teach the kids to use them properly," says Bergstrom.

"Now that we're able to have them during other times besides class, the temptation to use the

m in class time will be taken away because we'll always have an allowed time to use them," Folken.

The cell phone could also have classroom applications, like in math or science classes where calculators are required.

Albert Lea high school has a cell phone policy like the new Austin policy.

In the Rochester school district, students are not permitted to use cell phones in school buildings during the school day.

CellControl curbs phone cravings on the road

If you can't keep your hands off your cell phone while driving, a new blocking device can help you keep them on the wheel.

CellControl plugs into the computer terminals of cars made in 1996 and later (terminals are located under the steering column). It then links to your cell via Bluetooth and a downloadable application. When the vehicle is in motion, the device blocks all incoming and outgoing calls, plus texts and e-mails. But it always allows you to call emergency numbers.

CellControl does not depend on cell phone tower triangulation or GPS; as long as a car is moving at more than 1 mph, it will sense the motion and block calling. Incoming calls and messages are stored.

The device can be programmed, though, to allow only calls or text messages. Once the car is stopped, calls automatically come through. Passenger cell phones are not affected.

Driving while distracted (DWD) is becoming an increasingly important public safety issue.

Louisiana-based developer Obdedge says texting was related to about 500,000 road accidents in 2008. Meanwhile, the United Services Automobile Association recently noted that studies conducted in summer 2009 show texting while driving makes a driver 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident, while talking on a cell phone while driving, even hands-free, makes drivers as likely to cause a crash as someone considered legally drunk.

Obdedge is offering free beta testing before it launches CellControl for BlackBerry devices on September 15. Launches for Windows Mobile and Android will come later.

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Disk Phones

A disk phone is a development-phase combination device that can function as a cell phone and also play CDs, DVDs, or HDs. Over the past couple years 3G compatible phones have become widely used. Cell phones with cameras and many smart phones have attracted more and more cellphone users, many will provide to wirelessly access converged WiFi cellular. Most carriers offer ever smaller almost all digital cell phones whose portability has sold well.

At present, from around 300 million to nearly 1 billion worldwide cell phone operators use mobile cells to contact other people, exchange email services, get information like phonebooks, calendars, images, and text messages, surf VoIP using WiFi access, listen to CDs, take pictures, see graphics with bright screens, and more. Technology researchers predict reliable and stable, more sleek iDEN (integrated digital enhanced network) smart cell phones. Some will provide flexibility for Bluetooth or infrared keyboard, controls, bundled stereo headset, and interactive screens. They also look forward to more options for a multi GB memory and a battery with many hours of talk time for your mobile phone.

In coming years, cell makers will continue growing features that will include internet browser, graphic browser, turn by turn navigation, and television viewing. Your choices among plans to select a GSM phone and a cellphone service plan will increase. There will be more ways to select a cellular service to stay in contact with coworkers and connect to the worldwide web.

Samsung debuts Omnia HD, Beat DJ/DISC phones

Samsung today is headlining its introductions with three of the first non-Nokia phones to include a touchscreen Symbian interface. TheOmnia HD is also known as the i8910 and is one of the first-ever phones to record as well as play back 720p HD video. The feat is accomplished with the help of an 8-megapixel camera that supports autofocusing as well as blink and smile detection. It also centers on an extremely sharp 3.7-inch, AMOLED touchscreen with a full 16 million colors and a 960x540 resolution.

As Samsung's new flagship and effectively the replacement for the Windows Mobile-based original Omnia, the phone includes the revamped TouchWiz interface with 3D components. It carries full, tri-band HSPA as well as GPS, Wi-Fi and FM radio. Media is helped by support for DivX and XviD among other more common formats as well as an upgrade to storage that provides either 8GB or 16GB of built-in memory as well as a microSDHC card slot.

The BeatDJ and BeatDISC shift the focus from the screen, with smaller 400x240 AMOLED displays, towards audio: both have integrated Bang & Olufsen audio systems, including amps, that provide relatively powerful sound for cellphones. They also add a unique DJ scratch mode that uses the touchscreen for a virtual turntable to add effects to tracks that can be saved later. The two carry 3-megapixel cameras, GPS and full tri-band 3G using HSPA, but neither includes Wi-Fi.

Samsung splits the DJ and DISC models by giving the DISC a slide-out number pad while the DJ is almost exclusively touch-driven.

Despite the high-profile announcements, none of the phones have been given release dates or pricing. Including 850MHz frequencies points to very likely North American releases on AT&T or Rogers, though none of these have mentioned their pla

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