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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[Can we drop "i" and "pod" from non apple products?<br>It was lame then and its just ridiculously annoying now.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flashpoint]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 12:19PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[Callpod is the name of the company.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lowest Ranked]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 1:00PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[So companies should be unable to use "i" or "pod" in their product names?<br><br>Let me think.... NO]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 1:24PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[my first thought was a bunch of people sitting in the same room with these stupid things on instead of a conference speakerphone... ever been on the same phone line and in the same room as the person? you get that loud bathroom style acoustics... that would get really annoying especially with 5 people... and i feel that the only other time you'd use this in other rooms would be at your desk in an office... which normally have phones anyway. the only way i can see this as worth it, is if the earpieces can link up to your cell phone too. but then you'd have to sync up with the "pod" thing anyway, so why not just stay in the same room. this thing's full of holes.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[StalematE]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 12:30PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[Feedback shouldn't be an issue; good BT headsets toss the sound right down your ear, and there's much less leakage than with a handset. So you'll get at worst a single echo from each headset, delayed by the actual distance, and rather sharply attenuated if the mics are directional (as they should be).<br><br>The reason it's better than a single-point speakerphone is that it doesn't tie everyone to the conference room. The reason it's better than everyone sitting at their desk talking on their desk phone is that it doesn't tie everyone to their desk. People can actually walk around while in the call, which could be useful.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Benson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 6:13PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[When you say "BT headsets" I think British Telecom, not bluetooth.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[chezzo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 12:48PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[Well, then you're wrong.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lowest Ranked]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 1:02PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[I always thought these would be great for motorcycle communication (bike to bike, rider to rider) because they are completely wireless.  If they can hook up to cells, gps, and anything else with a BT connection, then where do I buy one?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[lopazopy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 1:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[300000 ft^2 is a circle of 100m radius: useless compared to walkie talkie. technology.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Roberto]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 1:02PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[I make it 200m, but it's still pretty poor.  However, it's easily large enough for most buildings.<br><br>using pi.r^2 = area<br><br>sqrt((91440m)/pi)  ≈ 170m]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 2:26PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Josh,<br><br>Roberto is close to correct.  It's a radius of 94.2m.<br><br>Your use of 91440m is incorrect as it's a linear measurement and not one of area.  <br><br>300,000 feet=91,440 meters<br>300,000 square feet=27,870.912 square meters<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[GTMac]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 4:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[It looks like a POD, so I am ok with the name.<br><br>My concern is what is the power output for 100m blue tooth.  Having that stuck in your ear all day long can't be good.  One of the reasons I switch to hands free was to get the cell phone away from my brain.  ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gordon Niessen]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 1:11PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[This sounds like a good idea, especially for families traveling abroad or something. Or maybe mercs doing some special op..]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Laron]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 4:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[I could see a use for this if you could also hook the base into a phone line so that the 5 people could be on a call to someone else]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[geoff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 5:57PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[If I understand correctly, this units primary function is to allow people that are supposed to be in meetings and/or conference calls to be on the golf course instead.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[frankXchange]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 7:31PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[what are some other very long range bluetooth headsets?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Doug_Kraz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 9:43PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[Prices WERE on there a couple of weeks ago when I ordered my headset (they sent me a coupon in my email). I recall that Mobile Communications system being around $900 or so. Don't remember the unit price for the base though. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 22nd 2008 10:07PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Callpod (re)launches Phoenix Bluetooth conference call system]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/callpod-re-launches-phoenix-bluetooth-conference-call-system/</guid><description><![CDATA[How much are those mini-roombas?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Buckley]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 23rd 2008 9:33AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
