Tritton's new Bluetooth headset breaks the mold

It won't be announced until tomorrow but the Tritton folks have given us an advance look at their new cool headset that is coming.  If you have been looking for a Bluetooth headset that works with both your cell phone and your Mac or PC for audio playback there are several choices but none that are small and light and as functional as the new AX BlueStream Stereo Headset by Tritton.  These guys take the best earbud design and use a unique lapel clip to house the Bluetooth radio for working with the mobile device.  This keeps the entire headset very tiny, comfortable and functional as you can see in this photo:

The BlueStream will retail for $80 wherever Tritton products are sold.  This looks like a sweet setup and one that won't attract too much unwanted attention.  It weighs less than an ounce and the lapel clip puts all the cell phone controls in a convenient place within easy reach.  Full press release after the jump.

Tritton, Longtime King of the Waves, Now Rules the Streams with the AX BlueStream Stereo Headset 

Tritton Technologies announces AX BlueStream, a Bluetooth stereo headset that allows users to control cell phone functions, access music and nix the embarrassing, ginormous earpiece

November 1, 2007 – Ever wonder who came up with that monstrosity of a design that is the Bluetooth headset?  Tritton Technologies has -and is announcing their alternative to the bulky, overbearing earpiece: the AX BlueStream Stereo Headset. The headset, which allows you to control cell phone functions and your phone’s MP3 player, eliminates the common cyborg-like earpiece and uncomfortable standard ear buds.

The AX BlueStream has a unique lapel clip design that connects wirelessly to the user’s cell phone or Bluetooth enabled Mac or PC, allowing them to access music and receive and deny calls without reaching for the phone. High-quality stereo ear buds and a built-in microphone make phone conversations and all your MP3’s clear and convenient.

At about two-and-a-half inches long and weighing less than an ounce, the AX BlueStream lets users discreetly check caller-ID for incoming calls.  With its piano-black finish and organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, the AX BlueStream will get you noticed without making you stand out. 

The AX BlueStream’s ability to connect to Bluetooth enabled Macs and PCs make it the perfect wireless solution for Skype® or other VoIP based calls. Additionally, the mini-USB port ensures future product compatibility through firmware updates.  The unit includes a DC charger, USB charging cable, stereo ear buds and a mono ear bud to be used while driving an automobile.

It is available today through TRITTON’s network of online and retail partners for $79.99 MSRP.

About TRITTON Technologies
TRITTON is based in Vista, California and is a manufacturer of high-performance, consumer electronics, computer peripherals and networking products. TRITTON focuses on the ability to provide consumers with the latest cutting edge technology with the highest quality of manufacturing and customer service.  For more information, visit TRITTON Technologies' website at www.trittonusa.com.

 

Comments

[Robert Irving]

Unique lapel clip? radio? under an ounce? - sorry I must have missed something. In my pocket I have an I-tech Clip Radio which does all these and I have to say looks a lot prettier than the photo of the Tritton - and had been avaialble at this price point for over a year.

[wls]

WIRES! Need I say more?. Why even go bluetooth is you still have the frackin wires running up your neck and face and around your head. No innovation here at all. LAME ALERT!

[James]

I have been using the Sony version (Sony Ericsson HBH-DS220) for a couple of months with my Blackjack and x61, the quality is really good, but the switching between devices required restarting to x61, so I just ended up buying two in the end.

[James]

Also I should add the reason I bought this one was because you can us any headphones (or hook it up to a hifi for roaming around the house), it means if you break a lot of headphones then it's lot that greater expense (the ds200 is almost the same except grey and with slightly poorer headphones - but is quite cheap on eBay)

[Steve Paine]

This is great. Multipurpose and can be used as a BT gateway for HiFi's.

I have a generic version of this setup, tested here:
http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=911

...but this one look much better due to caller-id and hands-free and AVRCP.

I wonder what the cost over here is.

Steve
UMPCPortal

[A. Davis]

I had a set of BT earbuds from Phillips well over a year ago that looked and worked just like these. Nothing new...

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2006/08/philips_bluetooth_earbuds.html

[Robert Irving]

James - yes I tried a the Sony too (thought that Sony = quality, how wrong can you be?) Had exactly the same problems you did and dumped them for the I-tech which just works. Check out xda-developers for tweak to make sure you get good quality stereo (not usually set as default under WM5/6).

[Big Wes]

I bought a generic set of headphones like this (it's a pendant type rather than a clip-on lapel design) to use with my Blackjack. It surprises me how well it works. They sound pretty decent for music, and when a call comes in you can tap a button to take it, which pauses the music. When you hang up, the tunes automagically starts back up. I've asked several people about how I sound when using this—they say it is pretty good on their end. All in all, a good purchase. It's a little unwieldy at times, but I enjoy listening to podcasts on the commute and this makes it easy.

I picked up mine at meritline.com at http://www.meritline.com/bluetooth-stereo-earphone-with-mic-for-in-ear-lanyard-headset.html

[Bob Pitas]

I've had the iTech for a couple years now (got it from Hong Kong on eBay before it was available here) and it does all of this perfectly. No innovation here that i can other than the caller ID display, which I would never use anyway because the only time I use this headset is when I'm riding my motorcycle.

-B