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TechnologyTell Review: Jabra Stealth Bluetooth Headset
Surprise: Sony Xperia Z3 goes on sale early on T-Mobile
E Fun's Nextbook 10.1 is probably the cheapest 2-in-1 Windows tab in the world
Get your Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact early in exchange for $500
Travel in tech, style with Bluesmart connected carry-on
Google Nexus Player back on sale, Nexus 6 pre-orders kick off October 29
Overgrown, overpriced Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 lands on AT&T October 24
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TechnologyTell Review: Jabra Stealth Bluetooth Headset

If part of your day involves lots of phone time, it pays to have a good earpiece. It doesn't really matter if you're in an office, mobile office, or just chit-chat with people frequently. That earpiece is going to be your best friend for quality, wireless communication.

I have used many Bluetooth earpieces throughout the years, but never for very long. While they excelled during conversations, the comfort never quite did it for me. Maybe I'm too picky. When devices fail to stay in through normal movement, or if they require some tricky fitting around my ear, I end up giving them away to someone else.

Jabra just released their latest Bluetooth earpiece, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, people. No one is getting it as a freebie from me; this one is a keeper!

Design & Connectivity

The Jabra Stealth Bluetooth Headset has a great size and form to it. It's small, pocketable, yet neither super-tiny nor delicate. Having seen so many Bluetooth earpieces with "clever" or intricate designs, it's good to see one that's more grounded- and less ridiculous-looking. There are no folding parts, obtuse buttons, or a wide microphone boom. The Jabra Stealth conveys professional sophistication with its clean looks and symmetrical shape.

Full assortment of gels and hooks

The Jabra Stealth is tiny, which gives a notion about its weight. It's a bit of a shock once you start handling it, since this gadget is lighter than expected. Not only is it a featherweight in the hand, but the bulk of it rests in the ear as well.

If you've ever had an earpiece that ended up being too heavy in the microphone boom, you'll appreciate Jabra's design. Since most of the weight is at the base, you can move more freely without dislodging the fit. I can't stand earpieces that require constant fiddling.

I like the simplicity of the buttons as well as the placement. The in-line button, which answers/ends calls, is located at the back and needs only a light touch. The voice command button lies along the length of the boom – bottom if worn on the right, top if on the left. Or you can just swap for the left side earhook, if you care about the button staying on the top. The location is smart, since pressing it involves a gentle pinching between thumb and index finger. This keeps the earpiece in place, as opposed to poking at a button and, ultimately, pushing the device towards the face.

The inside of the Stealth has port for charging and switch for power

Both the power switch (I happen to love switches over…

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Surprise: Sony Xperia Z3 goes on sale early on T-Mobile

Much virtual ink has been spilled over the years on Sony's mystifying inability to widely release its amazing Android-powered gear on the North American continent. But just when we were about to completely lose hope for a reversal of fortune, the Xperia Z3 trio came to light.

Right off the bat, the two Z3-branded phones and their jumbo-sized tablet cousin felt special, even though at least one member of the "new" family…

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E Fun's Nextbook 10.1 is probably the cheapest 2-in-1 Windows tab in the world

Microsoft doesn't normally make a fuss over every new Windows product release from no-name brands such as E Fun, but the Nextbook 10.1 has been announced on the platform's official blog, so it's clearly a big deal.

Further proving that, Intel also came forward with a short PR note gloating about the Nextbook's use of an Atom processor. But what exactly is so special at this latest entry in the so far lackluster series of Android-running tablets?

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Get your Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact early in exchange for $500

In stark contrast with Sony's habitual sluggishness, things are moving mighty rapidly on the Xperia release front this fall, with the "full-sized" Z3 smartphone en route to T-Mobile and multiple Canadian carriers, and the compressed Z3 Compact handheld available in unlocked form stateside.

And now, it's Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact's turn to shine, albeit it's still going to be a while until the 8 incher will be widely available on American…

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Travel in tech, style with Bluesmart connected carry-on

Not all amazing tech products bring something entire new and different to the table. Sometimes all you need is the right ingenuity to combine existing features, and to also have an eye for design. That's exactly what the development team behind the Bluesmart connected carry-on did.

If you don't do much traveling, then this tech-enhanced piece of luggage may not be of much interest. However, if you do travel and prefer to have all your belongings in a single carry-on, the Bluesmart packs some really cool features. Just as with most…

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Google Nexus Player back on sale, Nexus 6 pre-orders kick off October 29

One of the more surprising recent Google releases, the Nexus Player set-top box, and perhaps the most predictable in a while, the Nexus 6 phablet, are expected to roll out to end users at around the same time.

But in a bizarre twist, Big G put the Nexus Player up for pre-orders first, then suspended pre-sales, whereas the N6 was kept on stand-by, suggesting its commercial launch could be delayed. Not to worry…

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Overgrown, overpriced Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 lands on AT&T October 24

It seems the mega-success of the first-generation mid-range Galaxy Mega phablets caught everyone off guard, Samsung included. Otherwise, we can't explain why the sequel took so long to materialize. Or why the original 5.8/6.3 inch pair spawned just the one heir.

Making matters worse, this single Galaxy Mega 2 that AT&T made official at long last offers far too little for way too much. $475 outright and $150 with two-year contracts is quite…

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