Written on December 11, 2008 – 7:46 am | by Maria Mihale |


I’ve seen that admitting to never have heard about Jabra headphones is some sort of a blasphemy. Doing some research, I discovered that Jabra Corporation, founded back in 1983 as Narcom Electronics Corporation, by inventor and entrepreneur Elwood “Woody” Norris, is a manufacturer of headsets for cell phones and other applications which are owned by GN Netcom, a Danish-based company. I haven’t got the least idea about Jabra, but now I know.

Two days ago, GN Netcom announced the launch of two brand new Jabra Bluetooth headsets, the M5390 USB and the BT530 USB Multiuse. Being so lightweight, you are able to live the most comfortable audio experience of them all. A great thing about these headsets is that they are compatible with eight devices, such as PDAs, cell phones and wideband PC soft-phones. On the other hand, you can use them with two devices simultaneously, so if the headset is connected to a mobile phone and a wideband PC soft-phone, you’ll be able to answer the phone that is ringing, no matter which one it is, using the same headset. If, on the other hand, the two devices the headsets are paired to are a computer and a phone, you’re allowed to listen to your favorite music on the PC and answer the phone, without having to change headsets.



When it comes to the features, the Jabra M5390 USB works with mobile and PC-based soft-phones, but there are versions that are compatible with standard desk phones also. The specs include: plug-and-play Bluetooth connectivity to PC or VoIP, Jabra PC Suite with e-hook functionality for Microsoft Office Communicator, Skype and Cisco IP Communicator, wideband audio and a microphone that has a noise cancellation feature, true wideband sound quality, two wearing styles (earhook and headband). The Jabra M5390 has a foot range of up to 200 feet and provides up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 60 hours of dtand-by time.

The Jabra BT530 USB, on the other hand, is equipped with a noise cancellation feature that is meant to eliminate background noise. The features include: plug-and-play Bluetooth adapter for PC applications and soft-phones, the same Jabra PC Suite that has VoIP functionality for Skype, Cisco and Microsoft Office Communicator. Pairing with 8 devices, this third generation ear gel design can be found in three different sizes which can be worn in the manner you most like, with or without the earhook. Weighing 0.35 ounces, the headset provides up to 5.5 hours of talk time, up to 250 hours of standby time and up to 33 feet as far as the foot range is concerned.



If you’re interested in purchasing these Jabra Bluetooth headsets, the BT530 has a retail price of $129 and is currently shipping. The other device, on the other hand, the M5390, has a retail price of $191 and is expected to start shipping from January, 2009.

(Source: coolest-gadgets.com)