Motorola Bionic Bluetooth Headset

In the world of wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 3.0 is getting a great deal of attention, as the fastest way to transfer data wirelessly. So when a major manufacturer like Motorola makes an announcement that their all-new DROID Bionic will only feature Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, it causes people to take notice. After all, why would Motorola want to launch one of their flagship products with an inferior technology? However, it’s not quite that black and white. While Bluetooth 3.0 does offer benefits, such as greater theoretical transfer speeds, the current practical advantages are few, and right now, Bluetooth 3.0 versus 2.1 is mostly marketing hype. Motorola’s Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR implementation is sophisticated, and it will meet all of your wireless needs as well as provide room to grow as technology continues to advance. The “+ EDR” tag indicates that the implementation supports the optional Enhanced Data Rate. That’s optional in terms of the Bluetooth SIG standard, not whether it’s actually included with your DROID Bionic. You won’t notice anything special about EDR, but behind the scenes, it’s increasing the rate of data transfer, and it’s helping the Bionic to use its battery more efficiently. The Motorola DROID Bionic also supports all of the most common Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, DUN, GAVDP, HFP, HID, HSP, OPP, PAN and PBAP. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is a popular profile that allows you to stream between two Bluetooth devices. What that means for a smartphone user is that you can stream music from the device to your Motorola Bionic headset. AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile), along with AVCTP and AVDTP, allow you to use your Bionic like a remote control with any Bluetooth-enabled device. Three of the profiles listed above are extremely important: the hands-free profile (HFP), the headset profile (HSP) and the human interface device (HID) profile. HID supports input devices, such as keyboards and mice. HFP is for use with Bluetooth car kits, and HSP ensures that your phone works with any Motorola Bionic Bluetooth headset. And even if the manufacturer bases their headset on the Bluetooth 3.0 technology, your Bionic will work with it just fine. You won’t be able to access the 3.0 functions, but as mentioned earlier, that’s currently a non-issue. Of all the Motorola Bionic accessories available that have Bluetooth capabilities, headsets are the most popular and for good reasons. Most importantly, Bluetooth allows you to hold phone conversations without your hands, and not only is that convenient, but most states have laws that require it while driving. It also allows you to talk in the office, walking down the street or while riding the bus and still have your hands free to do other things, including using the DROID Bionic to surf. You can talk and plan a dinner date while on the restaurant website making a reservation. A popular alternative to the Motorola Bionic Bluetooth headset is the Bluetooth speakerphone. Speakerphones are an excellent choice for people who find earpieces uncomfortable or for those times when they’re simply impractical, such as when exercising. For use in an office or home office, you can set the speakerphone up once and then forget it. Then, whenever the DROID Bionic is in range, the speakerphone will activate and be available. If you decide not to use it, you can disable it directly from the phone, or you could flip the power switch on the speakerphone itself. Bluetooth accessories for the DROID aren’t just limited to the Motorola Bionic headset or speakerphone. Another popular product is a Bluetooth speaker, which you can take with you wherever you go. Use them at home, while driving in the car or while waiting for class to start. There are even Bluetooth key chains and charms that retrieve information from your phone, such as the weather or sport scores. Similarly, many docking stations have advanced feature sets that wouldn’t be possible without their ability to connect to your Bionic via Bluetooth.