BlueAnt Q1 The Smartest Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset

The BlueAnt Q1 is finally here after being unveiled at CTIA Wireless 2009 months ago. The BlueAnt Q1 is being sold as the "world's most advanced voice controlled Bluetooth heaset".

"BlueAnt is pleased to offer Sprint customers the first taste of the ultimate in wireless communication," said Taisen Maddern, Executive Chairman of BlueAnt Wireless. "Our vision, and the reason BlueAnt has quickly become a market leader, is to offer tomorrows technology today. We focus on providing consumers with the Simply Connect experience: allowing easy and seamless integration of this new technology into their lives. We delivered on this vision in 2008 by introducing the first voice-controlled Bluetooth headset, the V1, and continue to raise the bar with this, the Q1."

The BlueAnt Q1 offers users several unique features:

• Voice control The Q1 provides an authentic hands-free experience through Simply Connect voice control technology. Demonstrating the ease of use of this unique device, instead of customers flipping through a lengthy manual to set up the headset, they start by simply putting the headset in their ear and letting it verbally walk them through pairing and set-up. The BlueAnt Q1 uses advanced voice recognition software which allows you to easily control the headset and many phone functions, just by using your voice. To answer a call, just say, answer. To reject a call just say, ignore. Just say the words; its that simple.
• True multipoint - The Q1 can connect to and conduct calls on two mobile phones simultaneously. For example, if you have a business phone and a personal phone you can connect them both to the Q1 at the same time and answer whichever one rings. Unlike other headset makers that claim to support multipoint, with the BlueAnt Q1 both phones remain connected even when you are on a call. If you get a call on your other phone you can use the Q1 to put your active call on hold and answer your other phone.
• Noise reduction - The Q1 software constantly monitors and removes background noise during your call. This is achieved through dual microphones using BlueAnts Voice Isolation Technology, a proprietary Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software solution. If you find yourself talking in a very noisy or windy environment, simply click the BlueAnt button during the call to switch between standard and maximum noise reduction settings. The result is outstanding environmental noise reduction, echo cancellation and wind noise protection without affecting the quality of your voice.
• New level of comfort and style - The BlueAnt Q1 has been designed to be the most comfortable headset available on the market today. The device also has a new sleek, gunmetal design. The Q1 features specially manufactured silicon ear buds designed to suit all ear shapes and sizes. The super-soft ear buds provide a reliable fit in either left or right ear and are comfortable enough for all-day wear. The stylish and ergonomic rubberised ear hook is engineered to sit comfortably on and over all ear shapes

It will be interesting to see the BlueAnt Q1 and the Jawbone PRIME Bluetooth Headset compete in the market place as they both offer very similar features at the same price point.


Availability and Pricing
The BlueAnt Q1 Headset is available now through Sprint and is priced at $129.