Stories by Aoife M. McEvoy

Maverick Nica Bluetooth Headset

The Nica by Maverick Lifestyle has one design aspect in common with the Callpod Dragon V2: Both Bluetooth headsets sport earpieces that look like large buttons.

Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset

I don't know about you, but I get particularly grumpy if I have to concentrate when I put on a Bluetooth headset.

Samsung SBH700 Bluetooth headset

I was not a happy camper when I wore Samsung's SBH700 headphones. Despite extensive fiddling, I couldn't arrive at a comfortable fit. For starters, the earbuds were too big--the package lacks alternative bud sizes--and the squarish hooks did not sit ...

Motorola Motorokr S305 Bluetooth headphones

When it comes to the comfort of stereo Bluetooth headsets, I'd choose an earpad design (that is, an earmuff style) over earbuds any day, thank you. And if you have the same preference, look long and hard at the Motorola MotoRokr S305. This set of hea...

Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Bluetooth headphones

The main attraction of the Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 headphones is their teensy size.

Parrot Minikit Chic Bluetooth car speakerphone

Parrot's Minikit Chic Bluetooth speakerphone sure looks purty with its silver and gray, flowery design. The $119 device, which is about the same size as an iPod Classic, comes with a built-in clip, so it's ready to slip onto your car's sun visor. Wh...

Jabra SP200 Bluetooth speakerphone

For its price, the Jabra SP200 is a great value. You get all of the basic calling features you'd expect (voice-dialing activation, call answer/reject, and redial, for instance). In addition, the bundle includes a USB charger (along with the standard ...

ooVoo

If you rely on free video calls for work and for fun, and you need video-specific tools, such as three-way calling, consider ooVoo.

Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 Professional

Dragon lets you send e-mail, dictate reports, and move around the Web and your desktop -- all by voice.

Raketu Universal Messaging Client

Though it does certain things well, this service's multipurpose approach doesn't work -- or is overkill.

SightSpeed Business Videoconferencing Service

SightSpeed Business offers an affordable and reliable videoconferencing service for business users -- no matter how big or small your company.

Google Talk Beta

Gloriously clutter-free, Google Talk's beta gives you text and voice messaging, smooth integration with Gmail, rudimentary customisation options... and that's about it. To try Google Talk you need an account with Gmail - or Google Mail as we are now ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSCT33

Sony's 5.1 megapixel Cyber-shot DSCT33 is cleverly designed and compact. Its roughly the size of a deck of cards and looks like a fancy silver-plated cigarette box; the front and back are smooth, with no bulky bits sticking out. Its slimness makes it...

Bluetooth for your ear

Bluetooth headsets are truly a matter of personal taste — especially if, like me, you’re fussy about hanging contraptions from your ear. PC World tested Logitech’s Mobile Bluetooth Headset with a Bluetooth-enabled Sony Ericsson T610.