Bluetooth isn�t all that new anymore. Its research precursor dates back to 1994, when Ericsson Mobile Communicationsinitiated a study to investigate the feasibility of a low-power low-cost radio interface between mobile phones and their accessories. It was not until 1998 though, that a collaboration between top cellular phones and laptops forged the pragmatic use of the said new technology.

  Bluetooth has certainly made a lot of our lives easier. And every now and then new (or at least re-newed) products come along, convincing us to invest on them instead. The Jabra EarWave Boom is one of them. It was first launched I think in the late 2002 in other countries. But its entry to the Philippines did not come as a boom. It does have to compete with a lot of products in the Philippines considering that Filipinos would rather go for brand-synched accessories, and in this case, a hands-free headset.

  I personally have not tried devices of this sort yet, and trying this on was a little over and under the �intimidation� boundary. Jabra EarWave boom boasts of a sleek and ergonomic form. By that, what I meant was that it did look expensive. And at the same time, it made a look distinct from others. That�s a point plus for the growing techie and look conscious consumer market in the country. The design is near to seamless and does not stress out the body part it clings on to. It got its name �Boom� because like a boom mic functions, its speaker area picks out the speaking voice more effectively. The miniature ear gel serves a number of provable functions. It does zone sound directly to the ear, making conversations clearer than one using a typical phone. However, you are not deafened from environmental sounds while using it. They�re ergonomic, as I have stated, pivoting to fit better. The set back that I see in it is that since it uses Mini Ear Gels, I�m not particularly sure that it�s removable moreover �washable� like its ordinary counterparts. Boom�s design is comparably sleeker than some �generic� looking ones available in the market. It snugly fits behind the ear, incredibly lightweight and Mission Impossible-ish. Take note though that this is not Jabra�s ultimate high-end piece, the design and functions makes it worthy of such status. It�s said to be easier to use, but since I�m a newbie myself, I cannot tell. The intimidation phase faded in a process of seconds and that�s a big mileage for someone like me. What I like about it most is that it�s compatible with virtually all of the leading or updated brands of mobile phones. And even though my T610 can settle for an HBH-65, I personally would want to invest in an EarWave Boom instead. It�s practical if you�re really into techie stuff or have been planning going hands-free. Of course, the catch would be the price. It�s not something that I can actually squeeze into my meager allowance. I guess I�m not part of their target market in the first place. But if ever I have any rich friend who doesn�t mind splurging, I will definitely recommend this one.

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