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Now that more cell phones are getting integrated Bluetooth, Bluetooth headsets are slowly becoming a must-have accessory. Not only do they allow for hands-free chatting, they also free you from dealing with tangled wires as you would for a regular headset. Here's a list of the Bluetooth headsets we liked best. To be the first to know when the list has been updated, sign up for the On Call Newsletter. -- Nicole Lee, associate editor Editors' Top Cell Phones:Cell phones | Basic phones | Flip phones | Candy bar-style phones | Camera phones | Smart phones | Lightest phones | World phones | Cingular phones | Nextel phones | Sprint PCS phones | T-Mobile phones | Verizon Wireless phones |Bluetooth headsetsShopping by brand? According to CNET editors, here are this category's major players. Audiovox | Kyocera | LG | Motorola | Nokia | Palm | RIM | Samsung | Sanyo | Siemens | Sony Ericsson |
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Jabra JX10
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If you want a small, lightweight Bluetooth headset that is stylish and has great sound quality to boot, the Jabra JX10 is the way to go.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Over-the-ear , 0.4 oz, Mono , Volume control , Answer/end button , Battery level indication
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Motorola H700 Bluetooth headset (Silver)
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The Motorola H700 wins plenty of points with its design; not only does it have a small form factor and sleek color scheme, but it also has a foldable boom mic that turns the headset on and off. Ergonomic comfort and great sound quality make this an exceptional Bluetooth headset.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Over-the-ear , Mono
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Nextlink Bluespoon AX Bluetooth headset
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Though it looks like few other Bluetooth headsets, the Bluespoon AX is a solid performer.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Ear-bud , Black , 0.4 oz, Mono , Rechargeable capability
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Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth headset
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The Plantronics Discovery 640 is a well-performing Bluetooth headset that offers first-class usability.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Ear-bud , 0.4 oz, Mute button , Volume control , 2 years Limited warranty
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Tekkeon EzTalker Mini
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The Tekkeon EzTalker Mini headset does all the things a Bluetooth headset should, and it does them well.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Over-the-ear , Ebony , 0.5 oz, Mono , Mute button , Volume control , Answer/end button , 1 year Limited warranty
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Motorola H3 Bluetooth Headset (Black)
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The Motorola Razr H3 Bluetooth Headset is an attractive, quality Bluetooth headset, thanks to its fashion-forward design and ergonomic ear hook. We only wish the volume controls weren't so tiny.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Over-the-ear , Black , 0.7 oz, Mono , Volume control , Answer/end button
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Jabra BT160 Bluetooth Headset
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Besides offering decent audio quality and a comfortable fit, the Jabra BT160's multiple design faceplates set it apart from most other Bluetooth headsets.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Over-the-ear , 0.6 oz, Mono , Volume control , Answer/end button , Battery level indication
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Gennum NxZen Plus Bluetooth headset
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The Gennum NxZen Bluetooth headset offers the same performance as its predecessor but has a much-improved design.
Specs: Microphone Built-in , Headset , Over-the-ear , Black , 0.6 oz, Noise canceling circuit , Four-Button operation , Multiple Device pairing
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