Jabra Cruiser Bluetooth speakerphone and Extreme BT headset unveiled
By Ross Miller 
posted January 6th 2010 7:00PM
posted January 6th 2010 7:00PM
JABRA DELIVERS ULTIMATE NOISE CANCELLATION WITH NEW JABRA EXTREME BLUETOOTH HEADSET
Features User-Friendly Controls, Comfortable Design, and Innovative Patented Dual Microphone Technology to Ensure Highest Caliber Call Quality
Las Vegas, NV – January 6, 2010 – GN Netcom, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced the Jabra EXTREME, a Bluetooth® headset that features a fantastic new innovation: Noise Blackout™ Extreme. Noise Blackout Extreme builds on Jabra's distinguished heritage in noise cancelling technologies using dual microphones and automatic volume control to dramatically enhance call quality, providing twice as much background noise reduction (24 decibels) as previous Noise Blackout™ technology (12 decibels). In addition, a unique new Ultimate-fit Eargel™ has been developed to guarantee superior comfort for all day use. The Jabra EXTREME will be shown for the first time this week at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The Jabra EXTREME makes poor quality calls a distant memory. To create the clearest call possible, dual microphones capture sound while intelligently filtering out background noise. This eliminates ambient noise even in the loudest environments, enhancing the call clarity and ensuring the caller never sounds like a robot.
The Jabra EXTREME is designed for comfort and style - users won't even realize that they are wearing a headset. Specially developed Ultimate-fit Eargels™ mold to any ear shape to ensure a snug fit: one size really does fit all with the Jabra EXTREME. The headset also comes with two rotatable ear hooks that are contoured to fit the ear perfectly, ensuring a comfortable fit all day long. Maintaining the good looks of its predecessor, the Jabra BT530, the EXTREME features a sleek, updated style which appeals to music fans and road warriors alike.
Delivering the ultimate user-friendly experience, the Jabra EXTREME truly allows users to be hands free by eliminating the need to fiddle with any buttons while on a call or making calls. While on a call, the headset automatically adjusts the volume of the call to suit both the environment and the in-coming voice, intelligently amplifying a quiet voice and reducing a loud one. In addition, a technology called Acoustic Shock Protection protects the user's ear from any sudden blasts of noise. The headset also allows a user to manually fine-tune voice and music volume to their liking. The EXTREME can also be connected to two devices at the same time, making the transition between PC and mobile phones, or music and talk, much easier.
The Jabra EXTREME is now available at Best Buy retail stores and at BestBuy.com for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
Key Specifications of the Jabra EXTREME:
Bluetooth® 2.1 including EDR and eSCO
Noise Blackout™ Extreme with dual microphones
Multiuse™ - connects to 2 devices at the same time
Transmits music (A2DP)
Adjusts volume automatically
Acoustic Shock Protection
Dedicated on/off slider
Dual wearing style = Ultimate-Fit Eargels™ and flexible ear hooks
Talktime = 5.5 hours
Standby time = 10.5 days
Dimensions = 47 x 18.5 x 27.5 mm
Weight = 10 grams
Charger = Car, USB and A/C
In addition to the Jabra EXTREME, GN Netcom also unveiled the Jabra CRUISER at CES, the first Bluetooth wireless speakerphone for mobile phones to feature Noise Blackout™ technology. Joining Jabra's successful and critically acclaimed line of speakerphones, the CRUISER offers superior audio quality, a sleek design, and in-car convenience, allowing drivers to keep both hands on the wheel in compliance with hands-free driving laws. The Jabra CRUISER is currently available online and at Verizon and AT&T retail stores for a suggested retail price of $99.99.
Features User-Friendly Controls, Comfortable Design, and Innovative Patented Dual Microphone Technology to Ensure Highest Caliber Call Quality
Las Vegas, NV – January 6, 2010 – GN Netcom, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced the Jabra EXTREME, a Bluetooth® headset that features a fantastic new innovation: Noise Blackout™ Extreme. Noise Blackout Extreme builds on Jabra's distinguished heritage in noise cancelling technologies using dual microphones and automatic volume control to dramatically enhance call quality, providing twice as much background noise reduction (24 decibels) as previous Noise Blackout™ technology (12 decibels). In addition, a unique new Ultimate-fit Eargel™ has been developed to guarantee superior comfort for all day use. The Jabra EXTREME will be shown for the first time this week at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
The Jabra EXTREME makes poor quality calls a distant memory. To create the clearest call possible, dual microphones capture sound while intelligently filtering out background noise. This eliminates ambient noise even in the loudest environments, enhancing the call clarity and ensuring the caller never sounds like a robot.
The Jabra EXTREME is designed for comfort and style - users won't even realize that they are wearing a headset. Specially developed Ultimate-fit Eargels™ mold to any ear shape to ensure a snug fit: one size really does fit all with the Jabra EXTREME. The headset also comes with two rotatable ear hooks that are contoured to fit the ear perfectly, ensuring a comfortable fit all day long. Maintaining the good looks of its predecessor, the Jabra BT530, the EXTREME features a sleek, updated style which appeals to music fans and road warriors alike.
Delivering the ultimate user-friendly experience, the Jabra EXTREME truly allows users to be hands free by eliminating the need to fiddle with any buttons while on a call or making calls. While on a call, the headset automatically adjusts the volume of the call to suit both the environment and the in-coming voice, intelligently amplifying a quiet voice and reducing a loud one. In addition, a technology called Acoustic Shock Protection protects the user's ear from any sudden blasts of noise. The headset also allows a user to manually fine-tune voice and music volume to their liking. The EXTREME can also be connected to two devices at the same time, making the transition between PC and mobile phones, or music and talk, much easier.
The Jabra EXTREME is now available at Best Buy retail stores and at BestBuy.com for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
Key Specifications of the Jabra EXTREME:
Bluetooth® 2.1 including EDR and eSCO
Noise Blackout™ Extreme with dual microphones
Multiuse™ - connects to 2 devices at the same time
Transmits music (A2DP)
Adjusts volume automatically
Acoustic Shock Protection
Dedicated on/off slider
Dual wearing style = Ultimate-Fit Eargels™ and flexible ear hooks
Talktime = 5.5 hours
Standby time = 10.5 days
Dimensions = 47 x 18.5 x 27.5 mm
Weight = 10 grams
Charger = Car, USB and A/C
In addition to the Jabra EXTREME, GN Netcom also unveiled the Jabra CRUISER at CES, the first Bluetooth wireless speakerphone for mobile phones to feature Noise Blackout™ technology. Joining Jabra's successful and critically acclaimed line of speakerphones, the CRUISER offers superior audio quality, a sleek design, and in-car convenience, allowing drivers to keep both hands on the wheel in compliance with hands-free driving laws. The Jabra CRUISER is currently available online and at Verizon and AT&T retail stores for a suggested retail price of $99.99.
umm didn't i buy tat speakerphone a few months ago from costco??
@PyRo1509 I know I did, and for a lot less than $100.
@pvanb
I think I bought the same speakerphone at Best Buy last year for $60. I'm assuming it's last years model but I'm not sure of what, if any, differences there are. I'm not sure if mine can handle two different bluetooth devices or not. It worked good but I never hardwired it in and therefore stopped using it shortly thereafter because it wasn't convenient to use. An ideal device might be windshield mountable with a solar panel for power on the backside.
My device that replaced this one blows it away. However at $70,000 it better. It's a Cadillac STS4 with built in bluetooth.
The car model could actually be useful for folks who don't have BT in their car already. Getting the audio through your car stereo is nice.
Can anyone confirm that the "next song" and "previous song" buttons on the Jabra Cruiser don't work on the iPhone 3GS? The "play/pause" button worked, but not the other 2 when I tried it. Also, I felt like the Cruiser has a weaker FM transmitter than the Jabra SP700, which I was planning on upgrading from. Not necessarily that there's more static, but the volume that comes through my car speakers seems lower using the Cruiser vs. the SP700.
@jrhuang it does not skip tracks . . . as far as i have found none of the bluetooth audio stuff does. and as for the quality of the sound? well my t501 usually does better ( though lately its been cutting out pretty bad ) hope this helps
@jrhuang this is because the iPhone does not support AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). Meaning no skip number or play/pause. Let's hope that Mr. Jobs and his team comes with an update to the iPhone that aktivates these functions soon ;)
Just picked up the Extreme at Best Buy, they only had one, and it's not even on the site yet! Anyway, here's some comments that I left on another site (oh yeah, and it comes with a car charger):
Oh yeah! It's not even on the Best Buy site yet, but I was up there today and they had one in stock, so I grabbed it! I've been a long time user of the BT530, so I've been waiting for this one to come out since I heard about it! My BT530 was awesome, except the power switch broke off after about 6 months, so I've been using a mini screwdriver to turn it on for the last 6 months plus. The Extreme looks better than the BT530, the power switch seems more sturdy, the buttons feel better (not that they were bad on the BT530). The new style ear gels are nice, and the old ones fit too. Sounds quality is equal to, if not slightly better than, the BT530 - AWESOME! The BT530 and now the Extreme have better sound quality and fit than any other that I've tried (Plantronics, Blueant, Jawbone). The main feature for me is A2DP - I stream podcasts to my headset a lot when I'm at work. I wouldn't buy a headset that doesn't have it, so I'm glad that the best sounding, best fitting headset out there supports it! Two thumbs up and a big grin!!
2 Kilen,
does the extreme also do next, back track for ipod app on iphone 3gs?