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Top Bluetooth Gadgets of 2008: A Retrospective
In the year 2008, Bluetooth technology continued to evolve, offering a wide range of practical and fun devices. Here's a look at some of the key gadgets that marked the era.
Bluetooth Headsets
The 2008 Bluetooth headsets were designed primarily for hands-free calls, offering features such as noise cancellation and voice dial. The Plantronics Voyager 855 Headset, for instance, allowed music-enabled cell phones to switch effortlessly between songs and calls through one touch buttons.
Car Bluetooth Kits
Integrating smartphones with car audio systems was a popular trend in 2008. GTA car kits for Lexus RX models from 2004 to 2009, for example, allowed Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calling, offering much better call quality and music streaming than factory systems.
Bluetooth Audio Devices
Streaming music via Bluetooth (A2DP profile) was becoming more widespread in 2008, offering wireless audio transmission to portable speakers or car stereos. The Parrot DS3120 Stereo, for example, featured a 30-watt power output capability and Class-D amplifiers.
Portable Navigation Units
Devices like the Motorola T815 Navigation Unit were a fast-charging, compact solution for turn-by-turn voice directions and visual maps, working with Bluetooth enabled smart phones. These units were designed with a discreet design, making them suitable for travel with motorists and pedestrians.
Desktop Bluetooth Devices
The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5500 Revolution offered a wireless mouse and keyboard, providing a sleek and easy alternative to office clutter. Both the mouse and keyboard allowed for wireless connectivity from up to 30 feet away, offering an optimal typing experience with a soft palm rest.
While Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which greatly reduced power consumption and expanded device applications, was specified later (2010-2012 onward), early Bluetooth gadgets primarily focused on basic connectivity, hands-free calling, and media playback.
Key Features of Bluetooth Gadgets Circa 2008
- Hands-free calling: Wireless headsets for mobile phones with noise cancellation and voice dial.
- Audio streaming: Basic stereo music playback over Bluetooth A2DP.
- Car integration: Car kits to add Bluetooth streaming and calling to non-Bluetooth factory stereos.
- Portability and battery management: Emphasis on small size and battery efficiency for long use during calls or music playback.
This article provides a glimpse into the world of Bluetooth gadgets in 2008. For more detailed information, one may need to consult archived tech reviews or industry publications from that time.
- The range of practical and fun devices in 2008, exemplified by the Parrot DS3120 Stereo and Motorola T815 Navigation Unit, showcased the evolving world of Bluetooth technology, focusing on audio streaming, portable navigation, and car integration.
- The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5500 Revolution, a desk Bluetooth device, offered a wireless mouse and keyboard, symbolizing how Bluetooth technology was increasingly utilized in day-to-day office equipment.
- As music-enabled cell phones like the Plantronics Voyager 855 Headset gained popularity in 2008, Bluetooth technology played a significant role in allowing seamless integration between music playback and hands-free calls.
