Logitec, not to be confused with Logitech has launched its new LBT-HS120C2C Bluetooth headset in Japan. The Logitec LBT-HS120C2C offers up to 10-hour of talktime from a single charge, 200hrs of standby time and offers support for Bluetooth 2.1 EDR.

The LBT-HS120C2C can be charged either via USB Electric Cable or 24V USB car cigarette lighter adapter that come with it. It is available in the colors of Black and White, no pricing information announced.

Motorola rolls out the H17txt Bluetooth Headset which features MotoSpeak Text-To-Speech function. Using Motorola’s optimized text-to-speech technology, the device reads text messages (SMS) into the headset in real time, when paired with the MotoSpeak Android/BlackBerry application. When paired with any Bluetooth-compatible phone, such as DROID by Motorola, H17txt with MotoSpeak also allows for turn-by-turn directions to be heard only by the driver, not everyone else in the car.

The Bluetooth Headset features incoming text message sender ID announcement and is able to 150 text acronyms such as lol, btw and l8r. It supports CrystalTalk noise-canceling technology and supports Bluetooth 2.1. It will be available in the U.S. beginning April 1 at Verizon Wireless.

BlueAnt is also at the CTIA 2010, they announced the BlueAnt T1 Rugged Bluetooth Headset. The new rugged headset has removable soft-touch silicon covers that protects the headset for minor bumps and is able to withstand the onslaught of everyday dust and moisture.

It offers wind noise reduction and clear audio in wind speeds up to 22mph thanks to BlueAnt’s Wind Armour Technology. BlueAnt’s T1 includes also text-to-speech function that it will announced caller’s name and users can respond to the call by simply saying the words “Answer” or “Ignore”. There is support for Bluetooth A2DP for audio streaming, Simply Connect for easy pairing and multipoint support for connecting two devices at the same time and it is priced at $79.99

Samsung unveils its new Modus Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headset at the CTIA 2010. The Samsung Modus boast a sleek convertible design which features a removable ear hook and multiple sized ergonomic rubber ear buds for added comfort.

Samsung Modus supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR with the multipoint technology for connecting two devices at the same time and the Proximity pairing technology for auto-pairing. The Modus Bluetooth Headset also features noise cancellation with a dual microphone design to separate the user’s voice from the surrounding background noise.

Research in Motion (RIM) recently unveiled its BlackBerry Presenter, it is a device which allows owners of a Bold 9000, Bold 9700, Curve 8500 Series, Curve 8900, Storm or Tour to deliver PowerPoint presentations directly from BlackBerry smartphone.

The presenter is connected to a Blackberry Smartphone and then to a projector or monitor via VGA or S-video to display your PowerPoint presentation. It connect via Bluetooth also which allows the user to roam up to 10m from your Presenter for a truly dynamic presentation. The presenter supports slide animation and effects from Powerpoint 2003 and 2007 and offers the Freeze mode and Loop mode. The device will be available for $199.

If you are tired of those outdated leather and canvas wallets, then you might want to step into the 21st century by getting an iWallet. An iWallet is a hard case wallet that was made out of tamper resistant carbon fiber/ Kevlar and has integrated Bluetooth Pairing and a fingerprint reader to gain access to your wallet.

The manufacturers can also made the iWallet out of Fiber glass but it will cost you more. If you own a BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone then you can pairing your device with your iWallet via Bluetooth. Once paired if your Phone and iWallet is 15-30 ft away from each other, a loud alarm will go off which makes it hard to loose either device. For a limited time only you can get an Fiber Glass iWallet for $299 with a wide range of colors to choose from or a Carbon Fiber / Kevlar iWallet for $599.95

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BlueAnt Wireless today announced the release of the new Interphone F4 hands-free communication system specifically designed for motorcycle riders to talk hands-free on their mobile phones. The F4 is designed to be attached to either full-faced or open-faced helmets and is fully weatherproof, water-resistant.

The BlueAnt Interphone F4 supports Bluetooth v2.1 and multipoint technology for connecting two devices at the same time. It includes digital signal processor to reduce wind and road noise and enable clarity of sound in speeds of up to 110 mph.. The headset supports Bike-to-bike Intercom Mode for rider to passenger communication or intercom communication between two riders (both with F4) up to 1640 feet apart. It supports also voice dialing.

The Samsung yesterday announced its new Corby WE490 Bluetooth Headset which was designed to be the Mate of the Samsung Corby Touchscreen Mobile Phones, the headsets has changeable cases to match the handsets. The Samsung Corby WE490 features new technology which includes noise reduction, echo cancellation and automatic volume control.

There is a battery that offers 6 hours of talk time and up to 10 hours of standby time. The Samsung Corby WE490 Bluetooth Headset will first be released in Russia for a price of $45.

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