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| 3 February, 2010 - Scala Rider G4 - Motorcycle Communications At Its Best | Cardo Systems have upped the ante even further with their latest Bluetooth motorcycle communication device, the G4.
The G4 allows you to connect with 3 other Scala Rider devices, but now with a range of up to 1 mile. You've got full stereo and an onboard RDS FM Radio.
10 hours talk time, while listening to your iPod, FM radio, mobile phone AND GPS navigation instructions. What more do you want?
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| 26 November, 2009 - What Is Cardo Up To? A New Bluetooth Helmet Attachment? | Cardo are up to something. They have filed a patent for a motorcycle helmet neckpad Bluetooth communicator.
All the electronics are to be stored in the neckpad, so you'll not see anything on the helmet.
Question is... is this for all helmets, or just for their partnership with Schuberth?
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| 18 September, 2009 - Schuberth Motorcycle Helmets And Cardo Systems Ink Deal | German motorcycle helmet manufacturer Schuberth, and American motorcycle wireless communication device maker, Cardo Systems, have signed a partnership deal.
Cardo will be making a new communication device purpose built for Schuberth C3, C2 and other helmets.
They hope to show the new device during the upcoming EICMA motorcycle exhibition.
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| 31 July, 2009 - Stilo VerbaVolant Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth Communicator | Italian Stilo are famous for their car rally helmets and communication gear (World champ WRC Loeb uses it to talk to his navigator).
Stilo have released their new Bluetooth communicator for motorcycle helmets, the Stilo VerbaVolant.
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| 22 June, 2009 - Stylish Motorcycle Helmet Wireless Communicator: New Max IDIPhone | Italian motorcycle helmet manufacturer New Max have released on their IDI brand a very stylish wireless communicator for their even more stylish motorcycle helmets, the ZeroUno and ZeroDue.
Bluetooth 2.1, Stereo, 200 meter range, 10 hours talk time, all in a very nice styled package. This would look good on Brad Pitt.
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| 9 June, 2009 - Listen To Stereo Music On Your Garmin Zumo 550 | Have a Garmin Zumo 550 and want to listen to full stereo in your Bluetooth motorcycle helmet headset? We all know that the Zumo has a MP3 player, but it's not stereo (when connected via Bluetooth).
Collett from Canada have a device that you plug into the Zumo 550, that streams the sound in full stereo. There you go, now you can listen to stereo music without any wires.
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| 5 June, 2009 - AKE Release New Bluetooth Headset For Motorcycles | German motorcycle communication devices manufacturer AKE, have released their latest wireless headset, the Helmset 201.
Ultra thin, this Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP communicators slides into the neck-guard of your motorcycle helmet. It features full stereo and an extended operating range (typically 250 meters).
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| 27 May, 2009 - Review: BikerCom - Ultimate Motorcycle Communication Gear? #3 | Part 3 or 3 parts extensive product review of the BikerCom wireless communicator for motorcycles.
This last part deals with the testing of the equipment itself. Both solo and dual riding options, with phone, iPod, GPS and walkie-talkie.
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| 27 May, 2009 - Review: BikerCom - Ultimate Motorcycle Communication Gear? #2 | Part 2 or 3 parts extensive product review of the BikerCom wireless communicator for motorcycles.
This part deals with the setting up of the gear, and all its options. Lots of detailed and big sized photos, so let the article load.
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| 27 May, 2009 - Review: BikerCom - Ultimate Motorcycle Communication Gear? #1 | Part 1 of 3 parts extensive product review of the BikerCom wireless communication gear for motorcycles.
BikerCom is a central hub type system, that out-of-the-box, connects you with your pillion, mobile phone, music, radar detector and walkie-talkie (for bike-to-bike). You can select wired or wireless, and you have many options in setting up your equipment.
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| 26 February, 2009 - Video: Cardo Rider Bluetooth Headset - Funny | A funny and well done TV ad for the Cardo System's Scala Rider motorcycle Bluetooth headset.
It tells you why it's better to use a wireless headset in your helmet.... funny...
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| 24 February, 2009 - BikerCom - Ultimate Wireless Motorcycle Communication Gear? | Taiwan based Open Road Solutions have an interesting Bluetooth communication devices coming out for motorcycles. Called the BikerCom, this Bluetooth 2.0 device is a hub that connects to everything with and without wires (GPS, phone, bike-to-bike, coffee maker) and then sends the sound to your helmet via Bluetooth.
Interesting enough, their hub, called the "Control Box", allows for two different Bluetooth connections and pipes them through to your helmet.
Their kit also includes a PTT button for those equipped with a walkie-talkie.
PS... they're looking for dealers!!
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| 16 February, 2009 - Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Going Bluetooth | Harley-Davidson motorcycles have released their version of a Bluetooth helmet headset.
Using the Bluetooth 2.0 protocol, it allows you to listen to stereo music, talk on the phone or listen to your GPS give you navigation instructions.
The unit is rain proof, and can be moved from helmet to helmet.
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| 27 January, 2009 - Review: Nolan N103 Motorcycle Helmet With N-COM | A very detailed product review of the Nolan 103 motorcycle helmet with N-COM Bluetooth.
A very good, if not excellent, helmet, with a very good wireless communication module (which can be purchased as wired or Bluetooth).
The review is very long, so if you decide to have a look, let it load.
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| 24 October, 2008 - Midland BT2 Bluetooth Communicator For Motorcycles | Midland have a new generation Bluetooth communication device for motorcycle riders. The BT2.
The intercom uses Bluetooth 2 A2DP (so full stereo), and connects either via Bluetooth or WITH wires to music, GPS, PMR and/ or mobile phones.
Their helmet unit is waterproof and you can match its color with that of your helmet.
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| 3 September, 2008 - Review: ChatterBox XBi | A complete and detailed review of the ChatterBox XBi Bluetooth communications device for motorcycles.
Bluetooth 2, Stereo, additional analog music input and intercom.
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| 20 August, 2008 - How NOT To Make A Bluetooth Communicator For Motorcycles | Here's a typical example on how NOT to make a Bluetooth communication device for motorcycles.
Made in Taiwan, the Stow 'N Talk has way too big, and what's worse, they have a unit in the back that allows the pillion to talk (shout) to the rider.
Daft!
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| 19 August, 2008 - Chatterbox XBI Bluetooth Communicator For Motorcycles | ChatterBox have released their XBi Bluetooth intercom for motorcycle helmets. The XBi can work on its own, or with another unit.
Bluetooth Version 2.0 and A2DP are used, so you have full stereo and less battery drain.
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| 29 July, 2008 - Review: Parrot SK4000 - Wireless Communications and Music for Motorcycles | Detailed review of the Parrot SK4000 Bluetooth communication and entertainment device designed for motorcycles.
Full stereo music, FM Radio and Bluetooth mobile telephone. Includes a remote control located on the left handle bar.
Verdict: Interesting and well designed unit, with fantastic sound. A concert hall in your helmet! Too bad it's for one person only.
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| 18 June, 2008 - New IMC Camos Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets | German IMC have 2 new Bluetooth communicators for motorcycle riders, the IMC Camos BTS 200 and 300. Both offer full stereo (Bluetooth 2 A2DP), plus some nifty designs. The difference between both units is the range. The BTS 200 is standard Bluetooth range of 10 meters, while the BTS 300 offers up to 500 meters.
Both units are available in the USA thanks to Benchmarkhelmets.com.
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| 11 April, 2008 - Bluetooth Sunglasses | How cool is that? Sunglasses equipped with a Bluetooth interface, allowing you to talk on your phone hands free.
The phone bit probably wouldn't work on a motorcycle, but you should be able to listen to your GPS or music while riding. Cool.
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| 12 February, 2008 - AKE Introduces the BlueCom 102 Pocket Repeater | German communication gear manufacturer, AKE, have released a very interesting device for us motorcycle riders that enjoy wireless communications.
Called BlueCom 102 Pocket Repeater, the 102 is a Bluetooth (version 2) small device, that's NOT installed on your motorcycle, that enables you to interconnect different Bluetooth manufacturers' headsets. E.g., you can interconnect a Scala with an CellularLine Interphone. Or different Bluetooth enabled helmets, like a Nolan and a Dainese.
All that with a 65 grams package. Interesting!
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| 17 January, 2008 - Scala Rider Ups The Ante With The Q2 | One of the leading suppliers of wireless motorcycle communication devices, Cardo Systems, have a latest generation Bluetooth enabled device called the Q2.
The Q2, like the other Scala Rider devices use Bluetooth to communicate, but the Q2 is designed to be used for Bike-to-Bike communications between 3 riders!!!
Use it up to a distance of 500 meters/1640 feet. Also includes FM radio. Woooow!
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| 15 November, 2007 - Motorcycle Specific GPS: XRoad RM-A4000 | There's a new motorcycle specific GPS on the market! After Garmin and TomTom, we now have the Xroad RM-A4000.
Korean, light, it's equipped with Bluetooth, and can play music and movies.
Cost: around US$ 600.
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| 30 October, 2007 - AKE Looking For Dealers In The USA | German motorcycle communication gear manufacturer, AKE, have asked me to tell you that they are actively looking for distributors (especially in the USA, but elsewhere as well).
So if you're interested in distributing their communication products for motorcycles, contact them.
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| 18 October, 2007 - Review: AKE Powercom/Bluetooth 101 | Here's our very long review of the AKE Powercom and Bluetooth Headset 101 communication products for motorcycles.
It's German, well built-, effective and not cheap. But it works like a charm, and you can add things to it on the fly.
Verdict: Very Good!
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| 10 October, 2007 - Parrot Bluetooth Headset With Radio For Motorcycles | Parrot, known for their wireless peripherals, have released a motorcycle headset with Bluetooth and a FM RDS radio.
The Parrot SK4000 includes a remote control that's fixed on the handlebar of your motorcycle.
How cool...
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| 21 September, 2007 - Wirelessly Listening To Music - Jabra A120s | Here's a nice solution if you have a Bluetooth headset for motorcycles, and want to listen to music while riding.
The Jabra 120s plugs into any old music player, MP3, CD etc, and transmits the music via Bluetooth 1.2 A2DP.
Of course, it would be nice if your headset is stereo...
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| 9 August, 2007 - BlueBike - Bluetooth Communicator For Motorcycles | Another Bluetooth communication device for motorcycles is launched. It's German, and it's called BlueBike.
The system is modular, starting with just a helmet unit, and can evolve into a complete communication unit, including Bike-to-Bike, music (stereo), etc.
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| 6 August, 2007 - Bluetooth 2.1 Adopted | The Bluetooth Special Interest Group have announced that they are adopting the 2.1 standard.
Great news for us bikers, since it means less battery drain (so longer operation of our intercoms, GPS, etc), and automatic pairing of devices.
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| 12 July, 2007 - AKE Motorcycle Communication Center | German AKE have a large series of communication devices for motorcycle riders. Their central communication hub allows you to ride while listening to stereo music, GPS, mobile telephone, walkie-talkie and your pillion.
They now offer you all of the above, without being wired to your motorcycle. Bluetooth to the rescue.
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| 5 July, 2007 - Video: Bluetooth Intercoms | The first two video ads for motorcycle Bluetooth intercoms.
BlueAnt and SuperTooth Interphones.
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| 22 June, 2007 - Review: HelloBiker - Bluetooth Intercom | Bluetooth communication devices for motorcycles are becoming quite popular. Being able to talk to your pillion passenger, and even talk on the mobile phone, is a great technology advantage, specially when it's done without wires.
Here a very detailed review of the Italian SpyBall Hello-Biker Bluetooth intercom.
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| 23 May, 2007 - Review Cardo’s Scala Rider Teamset | A detailed product review of the Cardo Scala Rider Teamset, the Bluetooth intercom for motorcycles.
Use your mobile telephone (with Bluetooth) and intercom while riding your motorcycle.
Here's how you install it and use it. Find out what we think of the unit.
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| 23 May, 2007 - 3rd Party Bluetooth Gear for Motorcycle Helmets | An extensive report on all the suppliers we could find of 3rd party Bluetooth communications gear for motorcycle helmets. The report is an companion report to the Motorcycle Helmet Manufacturers with Bluetooth.
In other words, these are the suppliers of communications equipment for helmets, any helmet brand. You'll find out more about their functionality, communication time, compatibility, and price.
This report will be frequently updated, so if you're interested in Bluetooth motorcycle gear, bookmark it. |
| 22 May, 2007 - BlueVirtu- Bluetooth Communication Device for Motorcycles | Taiwan company, Dimton, have two interesting Bluetooth communication devices for motorcycle riders.
First is the BSH-01, an A2DP Bluetooth headset, that gives you stereo in your motorcycle helmet. Phone, music and intercom/
Second is the BAT-01, a communication device that accepts 4 wired devices (GPS, Bike-to-Bike, Music and phone), and sends it via Bluetooth to your helmet. Interesting is that you don't need to have the BSH-01 headset, but can use your own.
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| 14 May, 2007 - Dianese Beta Testing Bluetooth 2 Helmet and B2B | Dainese are beta testing a new Bluetooth equipped motorcycle helmet, which includes bike-to-bike capabilities.
The helmet uses Bluetooth 2.0 technology (better battery life, less powerful transmitter), and it's equipped with a bike-to-bike transmitter.
Beta testers (some 200 per country in Europe) will receive a free mobile phone in order to take snap shots and videos.
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| 5 April, 2007 - Motorcycle Helmets with Bluetooth Roundup | The big roundup of motorcycle helmets that feature Bluetooth technology. This report, which used to be annual, is now an ongoing report, ie, there's a database that drives the report. Any changes will appear as they are made.
The companion report, 3rd Party Bluetooth Helmet Add-ons, featuring 3rd party manufacturers' Bluetooth devices for helmets, will appear shortly.
It took quite some time to put the database/report together, but that was because many helmet manufacturers don't think it's worthy of their time to communicate with websites. They prefer the printed press.... |
| 28 March, 2007 - BlueAnt’s Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom | Recently, BlueAnt announced a new Bluetooth Interphone for motorcycle helmets. Several of you emailed me asking why I did not write about it.
Here's the answer.... |
| 23 January, 2007 - Review CellularLine Interphone - Bluetooth Intercom | A detailed product review of the CellularLine Interphone; a Bluetooth communication device for motorcycles. Intercom, Phone or bike-to-bike communications.
Extended range (100-150 meters) makes it ideal for when riding with a buddy, or use it with your pillion passenger.
Have a read.
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| 11 January, 2007 - HelloBiker: Bluetooth For Motorcycles | Italian electronics manufacturer Cobra has a Bluetooth intercom made specially for motorcycles.
Called HelloBiker, you can get a single unit, or a dual unit.
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| 8 January, 2007 - 2006 Statistics: The Gadgets | | A closer look at the your search patterns for 2006 with regards to the gadgets and accessories. Bluetooth lives ! |
| 4 January, 2007 - Cardo’s Scala Rider Review - Video | | Steve at the ScooterScoop website has produced a great video reviewing the Cardo Scala Rider FM Bluetooth unit. Nicely done TV program with good graphics. |
| 6 December, 2006 - SuperTooth - Bluetooth For Motorcycles | We're seeing them coming out of the woods, more and more Bluetooth equipped gadgets for motorcycles.
Here's one from Hong Kong, the Supertooth Moto.
Cheap (cheaper than most), but limited in functionality.
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| 30 November, 2006 - Cellular Bluetooth Interphone - Update | | After a long wait, I finally got the answers I was looking for with regards to Cellular's Bluetooth intercom for motorcycles, the Interphone. Here they are.... |
| 27 November, 2006 - Cellular - Bluetooth Intercom and Bike-to-Bike | Italian Cellular company claim to have a Bluetooth device for motorcycles, that gives you not only wireless intercom facilities (and GSM phone), but also bike-to-bike communications with a range of 150 meters.
The company was not available for comments...
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| 23 March, 2006 - All Singing and Dancing Motorcycle Bluetooth Communicator | Here's finally a great, all singing, all dancing, Bluetooth communications device made for motorcycles. This unit does it all, from intercom, to bike-to-bike, to GPS, Radar, etc.
Made in the UK, this device will see the light of day at the end of April.
Orders are already being taken, the first come get a discount.
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| 20 December, 2005 - Nolan Bluetooth Add-on For Motorcycle Helmets | Italian motorcycle helmet manufacturer Nolan have released their communicator add-on, the N-COM.
N-COM allows you to talk to your pillion using Bluetooth, listen to music and telephone. |
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